sun dancing on the river

[kiley9806]

this one i've left untouched in post-processing,
any suggestions?

[Marko]

I think this is a nice shot actually, I like it.

To make it even stronger I would increase the overal contrast as on my monitor the image looks a bit flat. I would also sharpen a bit more and darken the top third of the photo.

Hope that helps,

Marko

[Travis]

I like it too... how did you get that cross filter effect? was it natural?

[kiley9806]

that cross filter effect is natural - remember, i dont have any fun accessories or gadgets just yet! (and i honestly dont know how to add that stuff in postprocessing either, if its possible - hahaha)

heres a couple altered versions. i sharpened it like you said marko, but had a hard time with the contrast. if i increase it, the centre of the sun sparkles get too clumped together, too bright. i played with the color, warmth & coolness, and saturation a bit too, obviously...

which do you prefer? i think i like the warmer myself.

[Travis]

I like them both.... not sure what I'd do to make them any better.... maybe different crops? I dunno they look good...

[kiley9806]

thanks! its just a fun shot.
i do notice now, a little distortion on the upper lefthand side.
water ripples or something...
might end up doing as you suggested and crop it a bit.