I've worked on this one. I have a tendency to get images too dark. So I've lightened it a bunch. Is it still too dark?
luvmypets
Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
I think this is just about right.
Dodie
Kathy, I tend to do the same thing with darkness. This one looks just right.
--Bob
AzPicLady wrote:
I've worked on this one. I have a tendency to get images too dark. So I've lightened it a bunch. Is it still too dark?
It doesn't look wrong but I suspect the reality was that it was a bright, sunny day, and that's what I'd expect of a desert shot, so in that sense it's not quite as bright as I would expect. If it was mine I would brighten it a bit starting with lifting the Shadows and following that up with a tweak to the Exposure setting. If at any point it started to look harsh I would drop the Highlights a little.
If, on the other hand, you want to capture a day in the desert when it was less than the full desert brightness, ignore these suggestions
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AzPicLady wrote:
I've worked on this one. I have a tendency to get images too dark. So I've lightened it a bunch. Is it still too dark?
IMHO - Yes! it is too dark. It is also a bit flat and could do with lightening, brightening and a little more contrast plus a smidgeon more saturation. This will improve punch and depth to what is a very well composed picture with the potential to be a wall hanger and a saleable picture. I repeat - IMHO.
luvmypets wrote:
I think this is just about right.
Dodie
Thanks, Dodie. I do appreciate your taking time to look and comment.
rmalarz wrote:
Kathy, I tend to do the same thing with darkness. This one looks just right.
--Bob
Thanks, Bob. It's a struggle.
R.G. wrote:
It doesn't look wrong but I suspect the reality was that it was a bright, sunny day, and that's what I'd expect of a desert shot, so in that sense it's not quite as bright as I would expect. If it was mine I would brighten it a bit starting with lifting the Shadows and following that up with a tweak to the Exposure setting. If at any point it started to look harsh I would drop the Highlights a little.
If, on the other hand, you want to capture a day in the desert when it was less than the full desert brightness, ignore these suggestions
.
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Thanks, RG. I'm trying to remember now what I did. I moved the exposure to the right about 30 points. I always take the highlights down a tad. I don't recall if I reduced the shadows or not - I frequently do. And yes, it was a bright, sunny day - right at midday!
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