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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: Chris Calohan on August 09, 2014, 12:35:04 pm

Title: Morning Squall
Post by: Chris Calohan on August 09, 2014, 12:35:04 pm
I awoke to go show some students the nuances of making better sunrise shots and whilst they puttered about, I turned my attention to the lovely developing clouds across the bay...this is the first of several.
Title: Re: Morning Squall
Post by: Bruce Cox on August 09, 2014, 12:57:05 pm
It seemed to me that your picture wanted to be pumped up.  I think your version is too realistically atmospheric with the result that the horizon takes over and doesn't play well with the water and sky.
Title: Re: Morning Squall
Post by: Chris Calohan on August 09, 2014, 01:41:36 pm
It seemed to me that your picture wanted to be pumped up.  I think your version is too realistically atmospheric with the result that the horizon takes over and doesn't play well with the water and sky.

I like what you've done. Would you share your process?
Title: Re: Morning Squall
Post by: Brett_D on August 09, 2014, 02:57:14 pm
Nice capture.  I like both versions, though I guess I agree that the second is a bit nicer.  Looks like he mostly just deepened the blacks.
Title: Re: Morning Squall
Post by: Bruce Cox on August 09, 2014, 03:28:55 pm
It was photoshop, apply image, multiply [mask] 100%, and then brightness 48, contrast 32.  Oh, and smart sharp 50% .3 radius. 

But don't tell anybody; it's the only trick I know.