Any advice/praise? A few pics I think are really good (for me). But I'm just a guy with a camera, not a photographer. Tell me what you think. Thank you MW...

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Oct 15, 2012 10:21:36 #

MWojton Loc: Yardley, PA

A few pics I think are really good (for me). But I'm just a guy with a camera, not a photographer. Tell me what you think.

Thank you

MW

Oct 15, 2012 10:29:36 #

ftpecktim Loc: MONTANA

They look good to me.

Oct 15, 2012 10:36:58 #

littlebiddle Loc: Yakima Wa USA

The first two look like they could stand some tweaking. IMHO Increase the contrast and shadows and adjust the Levels. It really brings out the reds and the blue sky. And #3 would really pop with just a little tone mapping.Great scenes BTW!

MWojton wrote:

A few pics I think are really good (for me). But I'm just a guy with a camera, not a photographer. Tell me what you think.

Thank you

MW

Oct 15, 2012 10:46:17 #

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

I like the composition in #2 the best.

Oct 15, 2012 13:02:25 #

Jusoljoe Loc: Texas

Country's Mama wrote:

I like the composition in #2 the best.

I agree with Country's Mama. #2 for sure.

Oct 16, 2012 07:26:06 #

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Great compositions, and I agree with what littlebiddle said.

Oct 16, 2012 07:32:21 #

John. B Loc: Essex, United Kingdom

I think an increase in contrast would bring up the colours dramatically in all three.

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Oct 16, 2012 07:38:46 #

John. B Loc: Essex, United Kingdom

a slight increase in contrast brings out the colour.

Like this

Oct 16, 2012 11:43:25 #

MWojton Loc: Yardley, PA

What is tone mapping, and how do I do it ( I have PE10)?

Thanks for the input.

Oct 16, 2012 12:13:46 #

BorderlineUK Loc: Nuneaton UK

Composition Ok in 1 & 2 but overexposed. Easily adjusted in Photoshop Elements as shown.

Try bracketing the exposure of your shots if your camera has this facility, most do.

Oct 16, 2012 15:34:25 #

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

Ditto!

littlebiddle wrote:

MWojton wrote:

A few pics I think are really good (for me). But I'm just a guy with a camera, not a photographer. Tell me what you think.

Thank you

MW

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Oct 16, 2012 16:23:12 #

littlebiddle Loc: Yakima Wa USA

It is similar to HDR But less drastic. I can show you what it would look like if you like! I edited a shot the other day without asking and was told to ask first.

MWojton wrote:

What is tone mapping, and how do I do it ( I have PE10)?

Thanks for the input.

Oct 17, 2012 08:59:20 #

MWojton Loc: Yardley, PA

littlebiddle wrote:

It is similar to HDR But less drastic. I can show you what it would look like if you like! I edited a shot the other day without asking and was told to ask first.

MWojton wrote:

What is tone mapping, and how do I do it ( I have PE10)?

Thanks for the input.

Yes, you don't need my permission. Show me the final result and tell me what/how you did it.

Thanks

Oct 17, 2012 10:52:34 #

littlebiddle Loc: Yakima Wa USA

I think PSE !0 has some of the same features a PS/CS5but not sure. The mountain scene I just up the contrast, lowered the shadows and increased the highlights. Then adjusted the levels with the slider by bringing in bothe the light and dark and centering the middle slider. It made the colors pop IMHO> The buildings was much easier as the contrast was spot on. So all I did was go to image/adjustments and HDR Toning. I made very slight adjustments to it to bring out the colors and detail. They are both great shots BTW!

MWojton wrote:

littlebiddle wrote:

It is similar to HDR But less drastic. I can show you what it would look like if you like! I edited a shot the other day without asking and was told to ask first.

MWojton wrote:

What is tone mapping, and how do I do it ( I have PE10)?

Thanks for the input.

Yes, you don't need my permission. Show me the final result and tell me what/how you did it.

Thanks

Contrast and Levels Adjustments

HDR Toning

Oct 17, 2012 16:46:59 #

MWojton Loc: Yardley, PA

littlebiddle wrote:

I think PSE !0 has some of the same features a PS/... (show quote)

Wow! They look great. Now I have more work to do. Thanks so much for responding.

MW

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