I'm looking for some thoughts/Critiques on these pics which I just put in my "Introduce..." section
Dec 12, 2011 14:16:58 #
I've been shooting for just over 2 years and I've found that I prefer landscape shots. There's so much to learn however, I feel like what I'm shooting now can change in a few years! Anyway, Photoshop is too expensive (so I've never had any experience using it) so all edits are basic in iPhoto I suppose.
Sand Dunes in Death Valley
Alabama Hills Arch
Galapagos Land Iguana
Dec 12, 2011 14:17:40 #
I'm not seeing the photos...
Lol, and after it reloads with my comment, I can see them... go figure!
I love the arch and iguana. The dunes look slightly off color? I'm not sure, but it doesn't grab me.
Lol, and after it reloads with my comment, I can see them... go figure!
I love the arch and iguana. The dunes look slightly off color? I'm not sure, but it doesn't grab me.
Dec 12, 2011 14:38:30 #
Thanks Jeanne! I appreciate the comments. As far as colors on the dunes, again just contrast and some saturation and that's it. So not sure what happened. Hopefully, I'll learn it here :-)
Dec 12, 2011 14:46:24 #
Dec 12, 2011 14:54:01 #
Thanks a mil! Hard not to get something good from the Galapagos. Just point the lens and push a few times and you're bound to get something good!
Dec 12, 2011 15:00:22 #
I would like to introduce you to a free, but excellent, processing program called Picasa 3 (with built-in Picnic): http://picasa.google.com
Picnic is easy to use, and quite useful for this type of photography. I think your iguana is just fine, but dunes and arch can use some tweaking of exposure, contrast, & saturation. And I always sharpen my final image.
Picnic is easy to use, and quite useful for this type of photography. I think your iguana is just fine, but dunes and arch can use some tweaking of exposure, contrast, & saturation. And I always sharpen my final image.
Dec 12, 2011 15:39:28 #
Thse are very nice images. My biggest recommendation is to lighten the areas in the shadows. You may want to look at GIMP which is a free program. Also look at Photoshop Elements it sometimes sells for $50. Also if you're student, teacher, or know somebody who is you get the Adobe products at a reasonable price. Also any these programs I recommended have a steep learning curve associated with them. Arnold
Dec 12, 2011 18:18:21 #
Quick fixes based on feedback from my original pics/post. Thanks to everyone who commented.
Arch updated
Navajo land
Dec 12, 2011 18:19:45 #
funkymocha wrote:
Quick fixes based on feedback from my original pics/post. Thanks to everyone who commented.
Not too shabby!
I still want a shot at original large.
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Dec 12, 2011 19:12:59 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
edited Death Valley = WOW!
funkymocha wrote:
Thanks again everyone!
edited Death Valley = WOW!
Ditto!
Dec 13, 2011 10:41:13 #
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