Opinions Wanted Please (Page 2): Dick, very nice work. In my 40 years of working in downtown Los Angeles I worked in three of the buildings showing in these images and as I'm sure you...

jak86094

Dick, very nice work. In my 40 years of working in downtown Los Angeles I worked in three of the buildings showing in these images and as I'm sure you know, these comps are truly fantasies. You did a nice job of combining images though. Keep practicing. In the right situation, the skills you've demonstrated will be really well suited for the subject matter.

rdrechsler Loc: Channel Islands Harbor, CA

jak86094 wrote:

Dick, very nice work. In my 40 years of working in downtown Los Angeles I worked in three of the buildings showing in these images and as I'm sure you know, these comps are truly fantasies. You did a nice job of combining images though. Keep practicing. In the right situation, the skills you've demonstrated will be really well suited for the subject matter.

Yes, of course. The sky I actually shot was pitch black. This is me playing around with PS. Here's a fun one....the first Mercedes Gullwing arriving on earth

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fantom Loc: Colorado

rdrechsler wrote:

Here are four different versions of the LA Skyline with different backgrounds. I'm fairly new to layers, changing backgrounds, etc. in Photoshop, so knowing, when, what and how is a pretty steep learning curve. CC is greatly appreciated and encouraged. Thanks everyone, Dick

I think they are all well done. Creative and imaginative, good job selecting etc.

rdrechsler Loc: Channel Islands Harbor, CA

fantom wrote:

I think they are all well done. Creative and imaginative, good job selecting etc.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

rdrechsler wrote:

Here are four different versions of the LA Skyline with different backgrounds. I'm fairly new to layers, changing backgrounds, etc. in Photoshop, so knowing, when, what and how is a pretty steep learning curve. CC is greatly appreciated and encouraged. Thanks everyone, Dick

I like 1 but seeing stars in a city is unlikely due to light pollution.

donziska

One and then four.Good color and composition balance in both. Good shooting. Don Z.

rdrechsler Loc: Channel Islands Harbor, CA

photophile wrote:

I like 1 but seeing stars in a city is unlikely due to light pollution.

Ya think...LOL. It was a pitch black night, except for the glow of the city lights

rdrechsler Loc: Channel Islands Harbor, CA

donziska wrote:

One and then four.Good color and composition balance in both. Good shooting. Don Z.

Thanks Don. The picture turned out great, but what to do with the sky is a big question. I'll probably settle for a clear blue sky with maybe a few puffy white clouds next time I can get a good sky shot locally.

josephl1331

I would say number one because city folk never see the milky way.

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

I really like #1, Dick!

rdrechsler Loc: Channel Islands Harbor, CA

sailorsmom wrote:

I really like #1, Dick!

Thanks Sue, I think it really adds drama and a sci fi element to the pic. I quite like it myself.

rdrechsler Loc: Channel Islands Harbor, CA

josephl1331 wrote:

I would say number one because city folk never see the milky way.

Isn’t that the truth. It’s an incongruous image, but kinda fun

ozmerelda Loc: Osprey, FL

Love the first one. Thanks for sharing.

rdrechsler Loc: Channel Islands Harbor, CA

ozmerelda wrote:

Love the first one. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you. I like learning new things, so your feedback is helpful.