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Hey guys. I took these shots a month ago. Brutal critiques and loving comments equally welcomed - dont make me post this in two places

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jbrowning · 08-06-2013, 11:54 AM

I will try and post this again. The first picture I like. But the second two seems like the sky is washed out. If that could be darkened then I would like them all.

But that is just my opinion.

Jim

D4rknezz · 08-06-2013, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by jbrowning

I will try and post this again. The first picture I like. But the second two seems like the sky is washed out. If that could be darkened then I would like them all.

But that is just my opinion.

Jim

Ha, yes. I am very comfortable with photoshop and post processing, so a lot of times the battle for me is actually trying to preserve the actual image. So far, I have tried to keep from doing composites unless very necessary. So it is interesting, I acknowledge that the 2nd picture could possibly look better if it had the same mood, but my internal policing stops me from adding elements to it. I am not sure if i am being unreasonable.

p38arover · 08-06-2013, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by D4rknezz

Unfortunately, the most interesting part of this picture is the sea.

What sea?

D4rknezz · 08-06-2013, 03:49 PM

Um, what I meant was, I am not sure if I was being reasonable. Its a philosophical question : If I have the time and skill to manipulate an image completely, should I?
At this point, I feel as if it would be cheating. Some would argue that I already am cheating with the amount of post work put into my images. Its all a matter of perspective, I guess....but I digress.

@p38arover : haha

jbrowning · 08-06-2013, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by D4rknezz

Ha, yes. I am very comfortable with photoshop and post processing, so a lot of times the battle for me is actually trying to preserve the actual image. So far, I have tried to keep from doing composites unless very necessary. So it is interesting, I acknowledge that the 2nd picture could possibly look better if it had the same mood, but my internal policing stops me from adding elements to it. I am not sure if i am being unreasonable.

No problem at all. Like I said it was just my opinion.

Jim

Sandy Hancock · 08-06-2013, 07:39 PM

I have put my comments on flickr. The first one is my favourite.

kenafein · 08-06-2013, 08:35 PM

The first shot is dynamite. You are very talented.

D4rknezz · 08-06-2013, 08:57 PM

@jbrowning : Thanks

@Sandy: Saw those comment on flickr, thanks for the input! I agree about the highlights..i struggled whether to remove them in post...but i argued myself against it. Hahaha...i am my own worst enemy.
@Kenafein: Thanks! I think I was more lucky

I wish I consistently come up with results like that first shot, but i havent managed that quite yet.

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08-06-2013, 11:54 AM	#16
jbrowning Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 996	I will try and post this again. The first picture I like. But the second two seems like the sky is washed out. If that could be darkened then I would like them all. But that is just my opinion. Jim

08-06-2013, 02:22 PM	#17
D4rknezz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,196 Original Poster	Originally posted by jbrowning I will try and post this again. The first picture I like. But the second two seems like the sky is washed out. If that could be darkened then I would like them all. But that is just my opinion. Jim Ha, yes. I am very comfortable with photoshop and post processing, so a lot of times the battle for me is actually trying to preserve the actual image. So far, I have tried to keep from doing composites unless very necessary. So it is interesting, I acknowledge that the 2nd picture could possibly look better if it had the same mood, but my internal policing stops me from adding elements to it. I am not sure if i am being unreasonable.

08-06-2013, 02:45 PM	#18
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Originally posted by D4rknezz Unfortunately, the most interesting part of this picture is the sea. What sea?

08-06-2013, 03:49 PM	#19
D4rknezz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,196 Original Poster	Um, what I meant was, I am not sure if I was being reasonable. Its a philosophical question : If I have the time and skill to manipulate an image completely, should I? At this point, I feel as if it would be cheating. Some would argue that I already am cheating with the amount of post work put into my images. Its all a matter of perspective, I guess....but I digress. @p38arover : haha

08-06-2013, 07:26 PM	#20
jbrowning Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 996	Originally posted by D4rknezz Ha, yes. I am very comfortable with photoshop and post processing, so a lot of times the battle for me is actually trying to preserve the actual image. So far, I have tried to keep from doing composites unless very necessary. So it is interesting, I acknowledge that the 2nd picture could possibly look better if it had the same mood, but my internal policing stops me from adding elements to it. I am not sure if i am being unreasonable. No problem at all. Like I said it was just my opinion. Jim

08-06-2013, 07:39 PM	#21
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	I have put my comments on flickr. The first one is my favourite.

08-06-2013, 08:35 PM	#22
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	The first shot is dynamite. You are very talented.

08-06-2013, 08:57 PM	#23
D4rknezz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,196 Original Poster	@jbrowning : Thanks @Sandy: Saw those comment on flickr, thanks for the input! I agree about the highlights..i struggled whether to remove them in post...but i argued myself against it. Hahaha...i am my own worst enemy. @Kenafein: Thanks! I think I was more lucky I wish I consistently come up with results like that first shot, but i havent managed that quite yet.

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