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Gazl
10-11-2009, 02:27 PM
What would you guys change on this one?

Mad Aussie
10-11-2009, 05:46 PM
A nice shot.

I'd be looking for more contrast via the Curves tool.

I'd also dodge/lighten the darker areas inside the boat.

Probably also Burn in the clouds a bit more to make the sky a bit more 'heavy'

adispi
10-12-2009, 12:34 AM
i am new and not a pro ciritic, but there is way too much gray (the sky) in the photo for my test.

scorpio_e
10-12-2009, 10:29 AM
It needs some punch for sure. I do like the composition. Like MA suggested..the dark area of the bot need to be a little lighter.

tirediron
10-12-2009, 01:01 PM
I agree with MAs comments, but the thing I'd really want changed is to have me behind the camera instead of you. Looks like an amazing locale!

ocular
10-15-2009, 03:01 AM
Too be honest this just looks like a tourist shot, the only thing that moves me is that I've never been there.

Mad Aussie
10-15-2009, 03:05 AM
Too be honest this just looks like a tourist shot, the only thing that moves me is that I've never been there.
I think it's a little better than a tourist snapshot myself due to the composition at least.

How would you go about improving this shot do you think Ocular? Any ideas might be helpful to Gazl ;)

jlabel
10-19-2009, 04:32 PM
Yep you need some contrast to improve this picture, if you are using photoshop try duplicating this channel and setting the blend mode to overlay, just for fun.

Gazl
10-24-2009, 01:44 PM
Thank you, all, for your feedback! I agree with adispi and scorpio e about boosting some colors. About the details in the very dark area: I tried to take them on top...