Outdoor Still Life

[Bruce Cox]

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Modified May 10:  The attached replaces my original posting and is in respose to Stamper's second post.

[stamper]

An image that would look better with a boost in contrast and saturation or vibrancy which would bring out the detail that has been muted at capture time?

[Bruce Cox]

Thanks.

I had a somewhat involved learning experience dealing with noise in the shadows with this picture.  Maybe I was trying to show off what I had learned and didn't want the contrast to get in the way.

Though it may still not be up to your standards, it is now more my idea of punchy; considering that I have a number of things to hold together here.

Bruce

[stamper]

Possibly a little more contrast or B&W?

[Harald L]

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+1

[Bruce Cox]

Please see modified first posting.

[stamper]

Bruce I feel there is a lot more potential in the image with respect to processing. Do you use PS? Layers and different blend modes could provide some needed impact.

[Bruce Cox]

Thanks for you interest.

I use PhotoShop.  I save files and generally stack only two at a time, such as B & W over color or one version over an other.  

I have much to learn, and hope to find what I need.

[Bruce Cox]

detail at 100%