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Oct 28, 2008 21:20 |  #1

Hello,

My first panorama, what do you think and how i can improve it

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Oct 28, 2008 21:23 |  #2

Well, I don't have a wonderfully trained eye yet, but I think its stunning. Only thing is that there is something about the clouds...not sure what. But overall, its beautiful :)


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Oct 28, 2008 21:30 |  #3

I think that the same scene taken on a less overcast day would have led to a slightly more contrasty image. As it is, it's a little less vibrant than one might like, although that's very subjective.


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Oct 28, 2008 21:33 |  #4

Tumbl3w33ds wrote in post #6580912 (external link)
Well, I don't have a wonderfully trained eye yet, but I think its stunning. Only thing is that there is something about the clouds...not sure what. But overall, its beautiful :)

Thanks Deb,

Ya i wish if the sky was in a beter condition, It was not a great day to take the photo, but i took the chance.

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Oct 29, 2008 07:04 |  #5

I really like the slightly subdued colors (but as Robert is saying, that's really subjective - I'm not a big fan of saturation and vibrancy in general) and I think the framing is perfect for a panorama.

The sky could perhaps benefit from some dodging (neutral grad filter/effect?), and a slightly lower viewpoint might have hidden the road and some of the buildings in the background from view.

Great shot though!


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Oct 29, 2008 11:32 |  #6

Robert_Lay wrote in post #6580955 (external link)
I think that the same scene taken on a less overcast day would have led to a slightly more contrasty image. As it is, it's a little less vibrant than one might like, although that's very subjective.

i agree with Robert. overall i like the composition.


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Oct 29, 2008 17:32 |  #7

I actually like the sky in this shot. I think with some post processing, this shot could really be great.

First, play with curves. I think the clouds have some real potential, but they need some contrast. Mess with curves until you get something you like.

Also, the colors could be a lot more vibrant. Open a new adjustment layer, and play with the saturation, maybe with a layer mask over the clouds so you don't screw them up.

Then do some sharpening. Use either the unsharp mask or high pass (or both). If you need any help with this, feel free to PM me and I'll walk you through it as best I can.


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Oct 29, 2008 18:03 |  #8

Great shot, have to agree with the sky comments.
Did you clone something out of the sky? I see repeating patterns.


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Oct 29, 2008 21:06 |  #9

Robert_Lay wrote in post #6580955 (external link)
I think that the same scene taken on a less overcast day would have led to a slightly more contrasty image. As it is, it's a little less vibrant than one might like, although that's very subjective.

Thanks Bob,

I will work at the points you mentioned.




  
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Oct 29, 2008 21:09 |  #10

JuiceBox wrote in post #6586500 (external link)
I actually like the sky in this shot. I think with some post processing, this shot could really be great.

First, play with curves. I think the clouds have some real potential, but they need some contrast. Mess with curves until you get something you like.

Also, the colors could be a lot more vibrant. Open a new adjustment layer, and play with the saturation, maybe with a layer mask over the clouds so you don't screw them up.

Then do some sharpening. Use either the unsharp mask or high pass (or both). If you need any help with this, feel free to PM me and I'll walk you through it as best I can.

Thanks, i will give it another try using your comments. Appreciate your help




  
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Oct 29, 2008 21:11 |  #11

zagiace wrote in post #6586679 (external link)
Great shot, have to agree with the sky comments.
Did you clone something out of the sky? I see repeating patterns.

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Oct 31, 2008 09:17 |  #12

zagiace wrote in post #6586679 (external link)
Great shot, have to agree with the sky comments.
Did you clone something out of the sky? I see repeating patterns.

Ahhhhh...maybe that's what it is. I love the shot, as I said before, but something seems off about the sky....although I could be wrong :oops:


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