Some light

Some light · 07:29 AM

I like, I dislike. In some aspects I like how these turned out but they just don't have that punch I would like them to have.

maxwell1295 · 12-01-2008, 07:49 AM

No "punch" needed. The setting sun makes for perfect light in this setting. I like them both, but that second shot is really good!

**Lowell Goudge** · 12-01-2008, 08:06 AM

the second one is fine, siloutes are like that.

For the first, Look at your contrast curve.

You might want to spread the histogram out a little more and lighten the mid range.

OrenMc · 12-01-2008, 08:10 AM

Thanks Maxwell, I really didn't expect that.

Lowell, thank you also. I always appreciate the pointers.

Peter Zack · 12-01-2008, 03:10 PM

I would disagree with your feelings on both shots. The first is absolutely nailed. Couldn't be better. Not every shot has to have a ton of contrast and vibrant colour. The soft pastel light captured off the water is great. The reflections add an almost acrylic painting look to the image. But what really makes this shot excellent is the reflection of the wing tip close to the water. Superb!!

The second is also very good and on it's own is an excellent shot but just not to the same level as the first. Well done in both.

Edit, funny I didn't look at anyone else's comments before posting and I see Alan really like the 2nd one. I do too but the first just grabbed me more.

stevebrot · 12-01-2008, 04:03 PM

I am with Peter. The first is wonderfully subtle.

Steve

HouseOfHorla · 12-01-2008, 06:06 PM

You don't always have to punch. Sometimes a slap has the desired effect. #1 is a slap. Gorgeous.

OrenMc · 12-01-2008, 10:04 PM

Thanks for the very kind words everyone.
It fun playing with color and light. So many different moods.
I sure didn't expect the comments though.

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12-01-2008, 07:49 AM	#2
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703	No "punch" needed. The setting sun makes for perfect light in this setting. I like them both, but that second shot is really good!

12-01-2008, 08:06 AM	#3
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	the second one is fine, siloutes are like that. For the first, Look at your contrast curve. You might want to spread the histogram out a little more and lighten the mid range.

12-01-2008, 08:10 AM	#4
OrenMc Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,901 Original Poster	Thanks Maxwell, I really didn't expect that. Lowell, thank you also. I always appreciate the pointers.

12-01-2008, 03:10 PM	#5
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I would disagree with your feelings on both shots. The first is absolutely nailed. Couldn't be better. Not every shot has to have a ton of contrast and vibrant colour. The soft pastel light captured off the water is great. The reflections add an almost acrylic painting look to the image. But what really makes this shot excellent is the reflection of the wing tip close to the water. Superb!! The second is also very good and on it's own is an excellent shot but just not to the same level as the first. Well done in both. Edit, funny I didn't look at anyone else's comments before posting and I see Alan really like the 2nd one. I do too but the first just grabbed me more.

12-01-2008, 04:03 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I am with Peter. The first is wonderfully subtle. Steve

12-01-2008, 06:06 PM	#7
HouseOfHorla Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Teddington, Middx - UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 185	You don't always have to punch. Sometimes a slap has the desired effect. #1 is a slap. Gorgeous.

12-01-2008, 10:04 PM	#8
OrenMc Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,901 Original Poster	Thanks for the very kind words everyone. It fun playing with color and light. So many different moods. I sure didn't expect the comments though.