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Rattlesnake Mtn, Washington State · 07:13 PM

Landscape shots, snowstorm and cloud cover on a mountain in E. Washington State (not Seattle!). Newbie here, so any tips would be helpful.

Thanks for Looking,

Heisenberg

GeoJerry · 01-06-2013, 07:20 PM - **1 Like**

I really like the subtlety and unusual nature of the first. My only suggestion would be a bit more saturation, especially the blues, but this is just taste. You and others may disagree.

**Bob Harris** · 01-06-2013, 09:33 PM - **1 Like**

adding contrast would help I would think. What editing program do you use?

Heisenberg · 01-06-2013, 09:46 PM

Bob, Thanks for viewing and providing your thoughts. I used the program that came with the K-5, Digital Camera Utility 4. Do you have any recommendations for a software upgrade? How is photoshop elements?

**Bob Harris** · 01-06-2013, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by Heisenberg

Bob, Thanks for viewing and providing your thoughts. I used the program that came with the K-5, Digital Camera Utility 4. Do you have any recommendations for a software upgrade? How is photoshop elements?

Picasa is a free program with lots of editing tools to play with, give it a try, you can't beat the price':
Picasa

Heisenberg · 01-06-2013, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Picasa is a free program with lots of editing tools to play with, give it a try, you can't beat the price':
Picasa

Haha, yes the price is about right for my budget. I'll check it out.

**Sailor** · 01-07-2013, 06:54 AM

It's worth playing around with PP for sure, but there's a lot to like with these photos just the way they are. The "watercolor" feel of here is compelling to me and is a nice alternative to (although certainly not a replacement for) more conventional landscape treatments.

Jer

Heisenberg · 01-12-2013, 05:51 PM

I submitted a similar photo to our local paper in Richland, WA, which they ran the next day. So, I guess I'm published, ha ha.

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Heisenberg New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 12 Original Poster	I submitted a similar photo to our local paper in Richland, WA, which they ran the next day. So, I guess I'm published, ha ha. Last edited by Heisenberg; 01-12-2013 at 05:59 PM.

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01-06-2013, 07:20 PM - 1 Like	#2
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	I really like the subtlety and unusual nature of the first. My only suggestion would be a bit more saturation, especially the blues, but this is just taste. You and others may disagree.

01-06-2013, 09:33 PM - 1 Like	#3
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	adding contrast would help I would think. What editing program do you use?

01-06-2013, 09:46 PM	#4
Heisenberg New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 12 Original Poster	Bob, Thanks for viewing and providing your thoughts. I used the program that came with the K-5, Digital Camera Utility 4. Do you have any recommendations for a software upgrade? How is photoshop elements?

01-06-2013, 10:11 PM	#5
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Originally posted by Heisenberg Bob, Thanks for viewing and providing your thoughts. I used the program that came with the K-5, Digital Camera Utility 4. Do you have any recommendations for a software upgrade? How is photoshop elements? Picasa is a free program with lots of editing tools to play with, give it a try, you can't beat the price': Picasa

01-06-2013, 10:41 PM	#6
Heisenberg New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 12 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris Picasa is a free program with lots of editing tools to play with, give it a try, you can't beat the price': Picasa Haha, yes the price is about right for my budget. I'll check it out.

01-07-2013, 06:54 AM	#7
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	It's worth playing around with PP for sure, but there's a lot to like with these photos just the way they are. The "watercolor" feel of here is compelling to me and is a nice alternative to (although certainly not a replacement for) more conventional landscape treatments. Jer

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