Summer's Last Moment (v2)

[Dave Pluimer]

A warmer process (~4100K) and a bit more attention in the dodge and burn areas.

Canon 6D, Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L - 15s, ISO 6400

Any thoughts on the warmer WB vs the typical cool temps are very welcome.

[DwayneOakes]

Looks amazing as is Dave, Not sure if that is noise or the endless stars in the light areas of the water, that would
be my only nit.

Dwayne Oakes

[Dave Pluimer]

Not sure if that is noise or the endless stars in the light areas of the water,

Dwayne Oakes

Thanks. Those are stars.

[Jeevz]

Nice shot.  I actually tend to prefer milky way shots to be a little warmer than what is typically presented.  Yours is very warm, which gives it a completely different feel.  I don't know if it is necessarily good or bad, just different.

I would consider desaturating some of the blues out of some of the stars though, and I would probably prefer it if the reflected stars were cloned out... it looks a little messy to me as you can only see a few.

[Shakyphoto (Slim)]

Hi Dave,

This photo is all about the colors - black gold, and magenta make for a wonderful combination.
My opinion is to chop the off the bottom 1/2 of water, (about 1/8 of the bottom photo) to make it less
bottom heavy.  I think it is being kept there unnecessarily.
You're only getting about 4 extra star reflections, not enough IMO to sacrifice overall composition.
Great photo otherwise.

[KMRennie]

Hi Dave
I would be happy to have produced either but I prefer the cooler version.
Ken

[Chris Calohan]

I go with the cooler version as well. The warm setting tends to "muddy" the foreground a bit too much for my liking.