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River Lynn
« on: August 31, 2007, 06:07:29 PM »
Which of the 3 versions is  the best if any,
i think i alredy know the answer due to the bright light coming through the trees at the top of the first two, but if cloned in with some trees as the previous post (see here)-http://www.dynaxdigital.com/index.php?topic=3539.0
would it make them better than the 3rd pic

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Re: River Lynn
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2007, 08:16:29 PM »
I must admit I am using the rule of thirds more and more in my critique Rob. The first one shows the force of the river better than the other two but the big rock takes the focus in to the lower half with not a lot of focus above it.  The second has a lot of potential but again loses interest in the top 40% but might work if you cropped in slightly like this

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Re: River Lynn
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2007, 08:52:06 PM »
My wife was looking at my comments and agreed with them about the potential in the first one.  Instead of cloning in trees why don't you layer the picture and either reduce the exposure or use the shadow/highlight tool on one copy of the picture to reduce the brightness in the top middle of the picture and then use a layer mask like this

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Re: River Lynn
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2007, 10:27:57 PM »
Right,
ive took onboard Fuds and his wifes comments, and toned down one and cropped another,
Which now should i end up getting framed (my intention is to frame 3 pics, in a series of shots from the river)

toned down sky


cropped out sky


crop pano style


and a slightly different crop to Fuds


So the question is which one ???

original #1,2 or 3,  or modified #1, 2, 3 or 4


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Re: River Lynn
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2007, 01:57:39 AM »
I have sat here for like 15 mins lookin at these photos ive decided that the one i like the best is the toned down sky. My eye goes the rock with ferns on it and the water cascading down around it. The sky isnt too bright and the entire picture is lovely. Im an untrained eye though but this one i did like the best

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Re: River Lynn
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2007, 02:18:17 AM »
Quote from: Denise on September 01, 2007, 01:57:39 AM
I have sat here for like 15 mins lookin at these photos ive decided that the one i like the best is the toned down sky. My eye goes the rock with ferns on it and the water cascading down around it. The sky isnt too bright and the entire picture is lovely. Im an untrained eye though but this one i did like the best

Denise :)


I agree with Denise, the first one for me as well.

I'd print is big, add a dullish green-grey matt, and frame with wood  :)

(and Denise no need to be so modest - just the time you've spent on this forum disqualifies you from being an 'untrained eye' -- your tecnique is developing well, and your judgement is sound :))
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