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Very nice shot...it screams to be b&w to my eyes though. Nice colours, could work well as a moody b&w..worth a shot?
I love it as color! not always a fan of B&W when color looks really neat!
i commend you on your composition, really good, however cant help but be disappointed that its just another photoshop make up job...whatever happened to getting it right on the day!
It's a greeat image. Great eye for a picture. It does look manipulated to me, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It may be that I only notice because I do a lot of manipulation on images myself. Obviously no-one could have been able to get this image on the dull day you visited without working on it, no matter how good they are with a camera.
A few things that I'd look to improve on future projects;
- fringing around the downspouts nad the railings on the left. When editing, zoom right in with the eraser set to very small and feathered to remove them
- The cloning of the blackboard needs work. The colour is slightly out and could do with lining up a bit better.
- Match your noise. The pier image is a little noisey/grainey. This is not a problem in itself, but the sky and water are clear of noise. Maybe try to replicate the noise across all areas to help them match up better.
- The water scale/level. Don't know what it is about the water, but it doesn't quite look right. Is the horizon on this in exactly the same position as the horizon in the original? If so it may simply be the scale on the water not matching the pier. The water image was taken from much closer to the surface I believe.
It may seem quite harsh comments, but I really do like your image. The difference in light on the pier and the background gives it a very "cold" feel, like an impending storm or eclipse etc.
A few things that I'd look to improve on future projects;
- fringing around the downspouts nad the railings on the left. When editing, zoom right in with the eraser set to very small and feathered to remove them
- The cloning of the blackboard needs work. The colour is slightly out and could do with lining up a bit better.
- Match your noise. The pier image is a little noisey/grainey. This is not a problem in itself, but the sky and water are clear of noise. Maybe try to replicate the noise across all areas to help them match up better.
- The water scale/level. Don't know what it is about the water, but it doesn't quite look right. Is the horizon on this in exactly the same position as the horizon in the original? If so it may simply be the scale on the water not matching the pier. The water image was taken from much closer to the surface I believe.
It may seem quite harsh comments, but I really do like your image. The difference in light on the pier and the background gives it a very "cold" feel, like an impending storm or eclipse etc.
Saw this photo mentioned in the forums so had to look.
I think its very well done! Nice and sharp plus excellent composition. Deserving of its HC
I think its very well done! Nice and sharp plus excellent composition. Deserving of its HC
Excellent work Martin !
Bert
Bert
Probably a bit late now - just wanted to say thanks to all of you who commented.
Duncan - your comments were particularly useful, you pointed out a number of 'flaws' that I wouldn't have even thought of.Thanks for taking the time to write such a comprehensive reply.
Martin
Duncan - your comments were particularly useful, you pointed out a number of 'flaws' that I wouldn't have even thought of.Thanks for taking the time to write such a comprehensive reply.
Martin
The rather unconvincing water horizon line aside Taff, I like it very much, a touch of feather maybe could have helped?. Just an added suggestion, as I can tell you enjoy your PS work...why not add a tiny touch of light to the lamp, as if it's just come on and not reached full potential? Easily done by selection of the lamp glasses and use of render/lighting in PS..great fun too LOL
Cheers...Leo
Cheers...Leo
