Home town Sunset
Nov 6, 2013 08:48:28 #
Nov 6, 2013 09:04:13 #
You gotta like it! Beautiful photograph. I'm reduced to nit picking so in that context . . . . .
The sun is too bright and could be toned down a tad. The image is divided in half by the horizon. Technically it would be better to crop out some sky or, alternatively, crop away some of the boardwalk and water.
This looks like a wonderful grab shot, so there was no hope for waiting until the sun was below the horizon. (No posing with moving boats.)
Having made those criticisms I wish I had taken this photograph.
My effort with GIMP:
Cropped away boardwalk and water but did not cut into wake of small boat. Made a selection around the sun with the Scissors Select tool, Feather radius 10; chose the paint brush and selected a color with white fading into yellow. Probably need to reduce the sun's glare more but I could not bring myself to do it.
The sun is too bright and could be toned down a tad. The image is divided in half by the horizon. Technically it would be better to crop out some sky or, alternatively, crop away some of the boardwalk and water.
This looks like a wonderful grab shot, so there was no hope for waiting until the sun was below the horizon. (No posing with moving boats.)
Having made those criticisms I wish I had taken this photograph.
My effort with GIMP:
Cropped away boardwalk and water but did not cut into wake of small boat. Made a selection around the sun with the Scissors Select tool, Feather radius 10; chose the paint brush and selected a color with white fading into yellow. Probably need to reduce the sun's glare more but I could not bring myself to do it.
Nov 6, 2013 09:20:35 #
jam
Loc: Beaufort, NC
[quote=Shakey]You gotta like it! Beautiful photograph. I'm reduced to nit picking so in that context . . . . .
The sun is too bright and could be toned down a tad. The image is divided in half by the horizon. Technically it would be better to crop out some sky or, alternatively, crop away some of the boardwalk and water.
This looks like a wonderful grab shot, so there was no hope for waiting until the sun was below the horizon. (No posing with moving boats.)
Thank you. I was lucky to be there at that time.
The sun is too bright and could be toned down a tad. The image is divided in half by the horizon. Technically it would be better to crop out some sky or, alternatively, crop away some of the boardwalk and water.
This looks like a wonderful grab shot, so there was no hope for waiting until the sun was below the horizon. (No posing with moving boats.)
Thank you. I was lucky to be there at that time.
Nov 6, 2013 09:25:37 #
jam wrote:
Please review. If you make changes please list what you did.
Thank you
Thank you
Using ONLY HDR toning. Played with every slider. Have a go at it if you have HDR toning with your program.
Nov 6, 2013 10:00:26 #
CajonPhotog wrote:
Using ONLY HDR toning. Played with every slider. Have a go at it if you have HDR toning with your program.
Nicely done, CajonPhotog. I am really impressed with what you did here.
Nov 6, 2013 10:06:19 #
Jam, when I opened the topic, I went Ooohhh right out loud :) And I love the two edits that have been done so far, as well. I'm sure there are dozens of versions that could work here, just your preference, though for me the crop would be the most important. Takes ooohhh to a higher octave :)
Nov 6, 2013 10:12:43 #
CajonPhotog wrote:
Using ONLY HDR toning. Played with every slider. Have a go at it if you have HDR toning with your program.
Nice job, Cajon. The HDR image is almost painterly.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 6, 2013 11:30:14 #
Nightski wrote:
Nicely done, CajonPhotog. I am really impressed with what you did here.
Thank you Nightski. :D
Nice job, Cajon. The HDR image is almost painterly.
Thank you Shakey. :D :D
Nov 6, 2013 11:45:47 #
RichieC
Loc: Adirondacks
This is a critique- where differing opinions are presented. You get to decide.
I personally find the reflections of the golden sun in the water and on the sailboat very interesting... I like your crop. The rule of thirds is about weight, your foreground- with the large sailboat "feels" like 2/3's and thus I think it balances well.
But I would definitely saturate the whole photo a bit, then pump up the blue reflection of sky in the water's dark side and enhance the blue in the sky between the clouds. Contrast of the darker side of the clouds. You have a wealth of details-
But I would not use too heavy hand- just a believable touch of enhancement. I tried- but I guess I'd need the RAW version the get to the colors I have mentioned. Bridge doesn't seem to be able to get to them.
You have a fine "sell-able" photo IMHO.
I personally like the sun as is as I can "feel" the temperature and intensity.
I personally find the reflections of the golden sun in the water and on the sailboat very interesting... I like your crop. The rule of thirds is about weight, your foreground- with the large sailboat "feels" like 2/3's and thus I think it balances well.
But I would definitely saturate the whole photo a bit, then pump up the blue reflection of sky in the water's dark side and enhance the blue in the sky between the clouds. Contrast of the darker side of the clouds. You have a wealth of details-
But I would not use too heavy hand- just a believable touch of enhancement. I tried- but I guess I'd need the RAW version the get to the colors I have mentioned. Bridge doesn't seem to be able to get to them.
You have a fine "sell-able" photo IMHO.
I personally like the sun as is as I can "feel" the temperature and intensity.
Nov 6, 2013 11:54:42 #
jam
Loc: Beaufort, NC
Thanks to everyone. Love this forum. keep the comments coming. That is how we improve. I did make some changes
Nov 6, 2013 12:52:06 #
jam wrote:
Please review. If you make changes please list what you did.
Thank you
Thank you
I love this. I looked at people's changes but still prefer the original. Beautiful shot! I admire it and after looking at the download, I would not change a thing.
Nov 6, 2013 13:48:20 #
WOW! I love this, I keep looking at it and the only nit I have to pick is that for some reason the high-rise hotel behind the sailboat seems to be calling out to be removed. I even like the HDR version, so, it seems that when you start with an amazingly good shot, it's tough to ruin. Congratulations on a very memorable photograph.
Nov 6, 2013 14:07:38 #
jam wrote:
Thanks to everyone. Love this forum. keep the comments coming. That is how we improve. I did make some changes
What you have done with the lighting here is wonderful. I love how you lightened the image making the bow of the boat appear to glow in the setting/rising sun.
Nov 6, 2013 15:50:59 #
Dandee
Loc: Kentucky
I hate sound soooo dumb but what is HDR Toning? Is it part of Photoshop Elememts ?...I'm still learning Photoshop and very curious about how CajunPhotog did that to the shot...Thanks...BTW, all of the shots look terrific...Wish I had been there...
Nov 6, 2013 16:04:43 #
I've looked at the original several times and at all of the edits, and though all are attractive, each in their own way, I prefer the original version. I think it is near perfect. Some of the others invoke a little more drama and might catch more eyes on a site like 500px where drama is king, but for a photo to frame and live with (or sell to someone else who might do that) I really like your original submitted version. The drama is more understated, and you feel like it's a scene you might really experience with real people in it.
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