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Reworking or re-seeing some of my old captures...
Mar 20, 2015 11:42:14   #
Rongnongno Loc: FL
 
Sadly I was not shooting raw at the time... :hunf: :thumbdown:

All files saved a PNG to avoid further deterioration.

Thoughts?

No need to be 'nice' or 'gentle' here.

JPG Original to PNG no edit
JPG Original to PNG no edit...
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2) Level and curve adjustements
2)  Level and curve adjustements...
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3) Sharpening and denoising (Final???)
3) Sharpening and denoising (Final???)...
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Mar 20, 2015 15:45:21   #
ronwande Loc: Hendersonville NC
 
Just my opinion. #3 is a major improvement, but there is still very little detail in the dark ring that surrounds the center. I'd use the Shadow/highlight control in PS to pull up the shadows a little. Don't overdo it to the point where the image starts to look flat and low in contrast.

My monitor is set far below maximum brightness because it has been profiled using the Color Munki. I set it dark since it then matches prints that I make. I might be seeing a darker image than you.

I too wish I had taken my older images in RAW mode.

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Mar 21, 2015 08:39:39   #
Millismote Loc: Massachusetts
 
Nice job, good color and focus. :thumbup:

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Mar 21, 2015 10:41:00   #
jkoar Loc: The Gunks, NY
 
Looks nice to me. You did make improvements.

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Mar 21, 2015 13:09:59   #
Ugly Jake Loc: Sub-Rural Vermont
 
I think #2 should be your final - as has been said, my :ideal" may be darker, but # 3 seems overly bright. Oh, and are you faking the raindrops? They seem too regular in size. I'm not a fan.

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Mar 21, 2015 13:34:46   #
Rongnongno Loc: FL
 
Raindrops are not faked, sorry.

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