Landscape Sun Reflection

GingeM · 05-19-2010, 04:27 AM

I thought I'd see what happens with a direct shot into the sun over the lake this morning. I messed with the curve in PS and came up with this. I kind of like it in an abstract way. What could I do to improve it PP.

Adam · 05-19-2010, 09:35 AM

Looks like a great shot! IMO you should just strengthen the blues a bit, and then post a larger version for added dramatic effect

GingeM · 05-19-2010, 11:45 AM

I wasn't sure how much to "strengthen the blues". I'm new to PP being new to dSLR. Is this too much?

Adam · 05-19-2010, 12:42 PM

That made it a bit too bright, but I think if you just darkened the shadows you'd be all set!

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05-19-2010, 04:27 AM	#1
GingeM Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North of Canada Posts: 612	Sun Reflection Lens: 18-55 @ 55mm Camera: Kx Photo Location: Michigan ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/500s Aperture: F19 I thought I'd see what happens with a direct shot into the sun over the lake this morning. I messed with the curve in PS and came up with this. I kind of like it in an abstract way. What could I do to improve it PP.

05-19-2010, 09:35 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Looks like a great shot! IMO you should just strengthen the blues a bit, and then post a larger version for added dramatic effect Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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05-19-2010, 11:45 AM	#3
GingeM Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North of Canada Posts: 612 Original Poster	I wasn't sure how much to "strengthen the blues". I'm new to PP being new to dSLR. Is this too much?

05-19-2010, 12:42 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	That made it a bit too bright, but I think if you just darkened the shadows you'd be all set! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers: