Help and advise needed please.
mike37
Loc: Stirling, Scotland
Took this shot yesterday in very bad light and dismal weather. Have managed to change the sky, although not happy about it. What I am looking for is a Christmas scene, with perhaps snow and a star in the sky with Santa and his sleigh. Can anyone please help and advise.
Your CC and valuable help would be greatly appreciated
Did you put the right picture on?
mike37
Loc: Stirling, Scotland
Yes that is the right picture. Why do you ask??
This is the original
mike37 wrote:
Took this shot yesterday in very bad light and dismal weather. Have managed to change the sky, although not happy about it. What I am looking for is a Christmas scene, with perhaps snow and a star in the sky with Santa and his sleigh. Can anyone please help and advise.
Your CC and valuable help would be greatly appreciated
There is a relatively cheap editing prog called "Smart Photo Editor". It allows you to change areas in the picture such as sky, ground, water, stone etc. I use it for replacing the sky on very dull days it carries well over 100 skys and is extremely easy to use. There is also a section where you can do basic HDR on a single photo instead of having to use 3 or 5 pictures. It is quite a extensive piece of kit and very useful for cheating. Its also great fun to play with. I cant remember the cost but it certainly wasn't over expensive. I have included a couple of before and after photos.
mike37
Loc: Stirling, Scotland
Thanks Bruno, I have that editor and have used it. But it still will not give me the effect I'm looking for.
mike37 wrote:
Took this shot yesterday in very bad light and dismal weather. Have managed to change the sky, although not happy about it. What I am looking for is a Christmas scene, with perhaps snow and a star in the sky with Santa and his sleigh. Can anyone please help and advise.
Your CC and valuable help would be greatly appreciated
It is now October. If you want a pic with snow and stars and santa and his sleigh in the scene you probably should try again on the evening of 24th December. You will probably want to make sure that you have good low light capabilities to use a fast shutter speed as the moment can be fleeting. :lol:
I'm sorry--just didn't think it looked like that was what you were going for. I like how you brought the colors out in the building.
Mary P wrote:
Did you put the right picture on?
mike37
Loc: Stirling, Scotland
lighthouse wrote:
mike37 wrote:
Took this shot yesterday in very bad light and dismal weather. Have managed to change the sky, although not happy about it. What I am looking for is a Christmas scene, with perhaps snow and a star in the sky with Santa and his sleigh. Can anyone please help and advise.
Your CC and valuable help would be greatly appreciated
It is now October. If you want a pic with snow and stars and santa and his sleigh in the scene you probably should try again on the evening of 24th December. You will probably want to make sure that you have good low light capabilities to use a fast shutter speed as the moment can be fleeting. :lol:
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The Elves and I will be having a well earned rest on that night. LOL
BlokeOzz
Loc: Morphett Vale South Australia
I agree Bruno, I have it as well, and would not be without it and upgraded regularly last upgrade yesterday, 12 effects per page, and 168 pages = 2016 effects, and being added to all the time.
mike37 wrote:
Took this shot yesterday in very bad light and dismal weather. Have managed to change the sky, although not happy about it. What I am looking for is a Christmas scene, with perhaps snow and a star in the sky with Santa and his sleigh. Can anyone please help and advise.
Your CC and valuable help would be greatly appreciated
Wait till Christmas night, then take a live shot!
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