amber sailboats
Sep 13, 2011 18:11:43 #
I would like to know what people think of this picture.I spent 3 days in Door cty,Wis taking a lot of shots, this one was one of my favorites,I'm still a newbie to the digital age, so this shot was not put in photoshop yet. please let me know ...... I can take it. L.O.L. Thanks, John Henry
Sep 13, 2011 18:34:20 #
WOW..... I dont know how you got that amber hue...but its working for me.....love it! Rocco
Sep 13, 2011 18:54:38 #
Here's my take on the photo. If you increase the contrast, saturation and structure you'll improve the overall look. Whiten just the sides of the boats. You then need to remove the slight vignette in the top corners. Finally straighten the horizon and sharpen the photo. The result is:
Original - Unedited
Enhanced with above suggestions
Sep 14, 2011 09:47:18 #
mounty
Loc: the hills of West Virginia
I love the shot as it is. I can feel the warmth of the evening sun and you've captured the mood of the moment. Great job
Sep 14, 2011 09:54:58 #
Was this the lighting you saw or was your white light balance imperfectly set? If you want to match your original lighting, PS is the way to go but do it through Camera Raw prior to entering PS. If you want to keep the misty feeling, don't sharpen the final image prior to exiting PS.
I would crop the sky slightly for improvement of the composition. Nice overall shot...
I would crop the sky slightly for improvement of the composition. Nice overall shot...
Sep 14, 2011 13:56:49 #
Thanks Roco, I guess I got lucky with my shutter speed setting. I'm really glad you liked it. ..... John H.
Sep 14, 2011 13:59:33 #
Thanks for the wounderful help Bob, I can't wait to try some of those ideas. .....John H.
Sep 14, 2011 14:02:08 #
Sep 14, 2011 14:03:28 #
WOW!! Love it! It sure knocked my socks off when I opened it.
I don't think it needs anything, although I do like Bob's edit, too.
Either way, it's gorgeous.
Great job!
I don't think it needs anything, although I do like Bob's edit, too.
Either way, it's gorgeous.
Great job!
Sep 14, 2011 14:04:57 #
Thanks rhbender, I'll give your ideas try also, glad you liked it. John H.
Sep 14, 2011 14:09:13 #
Thanks Phyllis, You just won TEN Big brownie points,.....Lol. Thanks for commenting, I'm glad you loved it!!! John H.
Sep 14, 2011 15:43:50 #
Kathy1632
Loc: Virginia
A fabulous shot and I love the tranquility and relaxed mood. I would love to get a shot like you did. Keep up the good work!
Sep 14, 2011 18:11:02 #
PitchurMan
Loc: Michigan
Hey John,
Nice composition. My Photoshop CS5 edits include: 1. new blank layer, blending mode changed to Multiply. added a linear gradient from both top and bottom to darken the top of the blank sky and its reflection in the foreground. 2. levels adjustment to compress tonal values. 3. curves adjustment to selectively increase contrast. 4. sharpening with a high pass filter set to 1.5 radius.
In My Humble Opinion the darkened sky and foreground help draw the eye to the subject - the sailboats - and the attendant saturation make the overall photo much more dramatic.
Let me know what you think.
Nice composition. My Photoshop CS5 edits include: 1. new blank layer, blending mode changed to Multiply. added a linear gradient from both top and bottom to darken the top of the blank sky and its reflection in the foreground. 2. levels adjustment to compress tonal values. 3. curves adjustment to selectively increase contrast. 4. sharpening with a high pass filter set to 1.5 radius.
In My Humble Opinion the darkened sky and foreground help draw the eye to the subject - the sailboats - and the attendant saturation make the overall photo much more dramatic.
Let me know what you think.
Sep 14, 2011 18:16:25 #
Sep 15, 2011 15:38:29 #
Carmen, I think your out to steal my heart away! ......L.O.L. Thanks so much for the comment, It's nice to see so many others enjoy it too. The other sailboat shots were pretty, but this one got my attention. John H.
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