Talacre Lighthouse North Wales

chavender (e2 Member)

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19 Aug 2012 - 12:01 PM

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Great viewpoint Mal.
The central placement of the lighthouse works well in my opinion.
Good conversion as well.
Was it raining or did you add this pp?

Bill

bouic (e2 Member)

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20 Aug 2012 - 1:03 AM

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I like the picture very much. I think I would be ok without the rain effect added later.

Dave

mookey

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20 Aug 2012 - 7:14 PM

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Thank you Tanya for your view and I am not against it! I tend to avoid these types of effect myself generally but I thought it might provide some interesting talking points regarding how far to go with manipulation. I do of course have a 'straight' version without the rain - posted elsewhere. Oddly the 'with rain effect' garners more interest - but like you I prefer the the straight shot.
I did dodge the lighthouse a small amount but there was some light reflected off the sand giving some details in the shadows. I gave it a helping hand. The original shot is a three shot HDR but I blended these lightly as I find full HDR quite unnatural for most subjects and lighting conditions. The sky and sand details are pretty much as seen.
Thanks again for your input- it is really appreciated,
Mal

psiman

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21 Aug 2012 - 1:32 PM

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I agree I don't think the rain effect is necessary as its an excellent shot and conversion. Personally I'd straighten the horizon and I might think about an upright letterbox crop of the middle third or so of the image.