Mountain moonlight
Jan 29, 2024 12:19:42 #
I have posted two images here – the first one I took of the Mission Mountains here in northwest Montana. The second one I wanted to create a moonscape where a daytime image was converted into a nighttime moonlit shot. I would very much appreciate any feedback regarding the conversion. I used a "moonlight" LUT for the basic conversion, decreased the opacity of the LUT to lighten it a bit, and added the moon and a few dodge and burn adjustments. Changed the sky to a starry night, of course. I used a layer mask to highlight the mountains and tried not to overdo any one aspect of this effort. Constructive criticism on how I might improve the converted image is most welcome... thanks for looking! 
Jan 29, 2024 12:41:36 #
Overall a nicely done composite. My first impression was beautiful but over done. The treatment of the mountains is wonderful. That LUT is tricky to use but you did well with it. IMO the sky has way too many stars. When you isolate images like the moon maybe use a one or two pixel feather to help it blend into the background. If it were my image, and it's not, I would replace the sky with some wispy clouds and only a few stars.
Jan 29, 2024 13:03:34 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
When you isolate images like the moon maybe use a one or two pixel feather to help it blend into the background.
I went back and incorporated that into the image, and it definitely made an improvement! Thank you so much for the suggestion.
Jan 29, 2024 14:47:19 #
Can you post the edit Jack suggested, Tommy? The moon does look pasted. Another thought: because the rest - especially the mountains - are so gorgeous, I'd consider making the moon smaller, and also whiter.
Jan 29, 2024 15:39:13 #
tommystrat wrote:
I have posted two images here – the first one I to... (show quote)
I enjoyed both lovely versions.
Jan 29, 2024 18:40:23 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Can you post the edit Jack suggested, Tommy? The moon does look pasted. Another thought: because the rest - especially the mountains - are so gorgeous, I'd consider making the moon smaller, and also whiter.
So I feathered the moon a little bit, decreased its size and increased the brightness just a bit. I think it's getting there…
Jan 29, 2024 18:51:09 #
tommystrat wrote:
For sure. Thanks Tommy, it's a beauty!So I feathered the moon a little bit, decreased its size and increased the brightness just a bit. I think it's getting there…
Jan 29, 2024 20:08:10 #
tommystrat wrote:
So I feathered the moon a little bit, decreased its size and increased the brightness just a bit. I think it's getting there…
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Jan 30, 2024 07:50:24 #
Jan 30, 2024 08:46:21 #
tommystrat wrote:
So I feathered the moon a little bit, decreased its size and increased the brightness just a bit. I think it's getting there…
You took Jacks suggestions and ran with it. Much better.
Jan 30, 2024 10:45:05 #
Thanks for the input and suggestions. I really value the constructive thoughts that you all post. Linda, Jack, Frank, Karin, dpullum - much appreciated. And Joe, I promise not to spend all that loot in one place!
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Jan 31, 2024 09:59:44 #
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