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First Pic Post- Nightscape Steel Refinery · 09:35 PM

First time posting, and first time using Lightroom2. Just did some basic adjusting as im new to the program. So I have posted 2 similar pics for your comments to help with my next try. Both images have been altered.
After tinkering for a while i dont know if im going too far with the enhancing, Maybe its my eyes, but another set will probably see it differently, so thanks for looking and please comment.

p.s. I think the bottom image looks less natural but more interesting? They were both taken without a tripod too.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 03-02-2010, 09:41 PM

Second image is the better one, IMHO of course.

tootall · 03-02-2010, 09:47 PM

I'll agree the 2nd is better and its not a bad shot without a tripod, but IMO using one would done more for them then post processing.

dandog · 03-03-2010, 06:11 AM

great shot dude,second one is definately better.

**Sailor** · 03-03-2010, 06:56 AM

Another vote for number 2 - almost looks surreal - not a bad thing, at all. I can't believe how sharp this is taken handheld with a shutter speed of 1/2 sec., but it would be good to give a try with a tripod.

Nice stuff.

Jer

wildman · 03-03-2010, 07:48 AM

Not my cup of tea...

...but I like it anyway.

Sort of a "satanic mills" look that has it's own sort of grim charm.

jas · 03-03-2010, 01:23 PM

Thanks for looking and commenting everyone. Im really surprised at how everyone liked the second one better. I was thinking it wouldnt be liked as much because it looks too enhanced? And im definitely going to take the tripod with me next time. I hope it gives a more crystal clear picture. Yes i agree that these 2 were as clear as they were for the shutter speed. I did take about 50 shots all together, and got about 5 real keepers, most were blurred. I learned what the limits were shooting handheld.

Heres another with a shutter speed of 1/10, f2.8, iso800. Much clearer i think. Also doctored with lightroom as it was darker originally.

Thanks again.

jas
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03-03-2010, 07:48 AM	#6
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	Not my cup of tea... ...but I like it anyway. Sort of a "satanic mills" look that has it's own sort of grim charm. Last edited by wildman; 03-03-2010 at 04:07 PM.

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03-02-2010, 09:41 PM	#2
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Second image is the better one, IMHO of course.

03-02-2010, 09:47 PM	#3
tootall Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 422	I'll agree the 2nd is better and its not a bad shot without a tripod, but IMO using one would done more for them then post processing.

03-03-2010, 06:11 AM	#4
dandog Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: kalgoorlie Posts: 187	great shot dude,second one is definately better.

03-03-2010, 06:56 AM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Another vote for number 2 - almost looks surreal - not a bad thing, at all. I can't believe how sharp this is taken handheld with a shutter speed of 1/2 sec., but it would be good to give a try with a tripod. Nice stuff. Jer

03-03-2010, 01:23 PM	#7
jas Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NE OHIO Posts: 49 Original Poster	Thanks for looking and commenting everyone. Im really surprised at how everyone liked the second one better. I was thinking it wouldnt be liked as much because it looks too enhanced? And im definitely going to take the tripod with me next time. I hope it gives a more crystal clear picture. Yes i agree that these 2 were as clear as they were for the shutter speed. I did take about 50 shots all together, and got about 5 real keepers, most were blurred. I learned what the limits were shooting handheld. Heres another with a shutter speed of 1/10, f2.8, iso800. Much clearer i think. Also doctored with lightroom as it was darker originally. Thanks again.

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