Black & White Winter

pavpen · 02-15-2014, 10:13 PM

Critique and thoughts are welcome.

**MSL** · 02-15-2014, 10:16 PM

Definitely an interesting composition, but I think you need to up the contrast just a bit, as I don't think the image is as punchy as it could be.

ausmoose · 02-16-2014, 12:28 AM

I agree with MSL - add something dark in there, underexpose the shot a little, or change the contrast in post processing. But nice composition and DOF.

TonyTurley · 02-16-2014, 07:58 PM

I'll third. I like the composition, would like to see it with a little more contrast.

Tony

pavpen · 02-16-2014, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by MSL

Definitely an interesting composition, but I think you need to up the contrast just a bit, as I don't think the image is as punchy as it could be.

Originally posted by ausmoose

I agree with MSL - add something dark in there, underexpose the shot a little, or change the contrast in post processing. But nice composition and DOF.

Originally posted by TonyTurley

I'll third. I like the composition, would like to see it with a little more contrast.

Tony

Thank you for you advise. I add more contrast in PS but could not go more than +9 due to loosing detail.

Cheers.

**MSL** · 02-16-2014, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by pavpen

Thank you for you advise. I add more contrast in PS but could not go more than +9 due to loosing detail.

It isn't about boosting the contrast as much as lowering the highlights. Here's a quick stab at what I mean.

pavpen · 02-17-2014, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by MSL

It isn't about boosting the contrast as much as lowering the highlights. Here's a quick stab at what I mean.

Thank you MSL, I see what you meant.

02-15-2014, 10:13 PM	#1
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MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	Originally posted by pavpen Thank you for you advise. I add more contrast in PS but could not go more than +9 due to loosing detail. It isn't about boosting the contrast as much as lowering the highlights. Here's a quick stab at what I mean. Attached Images

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02-15-2014, 10:16 PM	#2
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	Definitely an interesting composition, but I think you need to up the contrast just a bit, as I don't think the image is as punchy as it could be.

02-16-2014, 12:28 AM	#3
ausmoose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Albums Posts: 968	I agree with MSL - add something dark in there, underexpose the shot a little, or change the contrast in post processing. But nice composition and DOF.

02-16-2014, 07:58 PM	#4
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	I'll third. I like the composition, would like to see it with a little more contrast. Tony

02-16-2014, 10:04 PM	#5
pavpen Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: US Photos: Albums Posts: 381 Original Poster	Originally posted by MSL Definitely an interesting composition, but I think you need to up the contrast just a bit, as I don't think the image is as punchy as it could be. Originally posted by ausmoose I agree with MSL - add something dark in there, underexpose the shot a little, or change the contrast in post processing. But nice composition and DOF. Originally posted by TonyTurley I'll third. I like the composition, would like to see it with a little more contrast. Tony Thank you for you advise. I add more contrast in PS but could not go more than +9 due to loosing detail. Cheers.

02-17-2014, 08:26 PM	#7
pavpen Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: US Photos: Albums Posts: 381 Original Poster	Originally posted by MSL It isn't about boosting the contrast as much as lowering the highlights. Here's a quick stab at what I mean. Thank you MSL, I see what you meant.