In remberence

[asnow]

In remberence

[Marko]

I like the solemnity and framing here.
PP wise feels flat to me though; I might level this up if it were mine. (sky feels lost..and all the stones and people feel flat)

[asnow]

Thanks Marko
I'm getting really frustrated. These images look fine in Lightroom, but when I export to jpeg (with the size and quality) for the file to fit within the forum's 325Kb limit the highlights get killed resulting in reduced contrast and more of a muddy look.

[Marko]

I commented on this problem and edited your file here. http://www.photography.ca/Forums/architecture-man-made-cities-buildings-roads-objects-abstracts/25183-mini-arches.html



But if after you post it looks muddy, what I do, is just boost the contrast a bit.... I always save near 325K and I don't seem to have problems. Hmmmm

final thought - Try adding SELECTIVE dodging and burning into your routine if you are not doing that already. Global edits will only get you so far...selective dog/burn is essential to make images sing.

[asnow]

Thanks Marko. I'll have to re-think my processing technique.