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DJ-S1 · Jul-12-2004, 07:43 PM #1

I took this picture and never saw what I had taken until I got on the computer. I was just plain lucky to get this couple enjoying the view quietly.

I'd appreciate any comments or suggestions you guys have on the cropping and tweaks I did.

Here's the original:

and here's my 1st (OK, 2nd) attempt:

**wxwax** · Jul-12-2004, 08:19 PM #2

Hi DJ, that's terrific lighting you have on the buildings. Isn't it great to go through shots and find one that is unexpectedly good?

I think the crop you made is the best one you could make. I think it would be a stronger shot if the couple were closer to the buildings - that big gap of water really seems to separate them from the action.

DJ-S1 · Jul-13-2004, 06:22 AM #3

Quote:

Originally Posted by wxwax

...Isn't it great to go through shots and find one that is unexpectedly good?

Yes, that "hey!" moment is pretty cool! This one didn't hit me until I was dragging the crop box down to the lower right, I'm a bit slow on the uptake I guess.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wxwax

...I think it would be a stronger shot if the couple were closer to the buildings - that big gap of water really seems to separate them from the action.

You know, I never noticed the gap being so big, but I remember wishing the frame wasn't quite so tall. Now that you say that, I see what you mean. Looking at the water, it may not be all that hard to slice out a strip and move them "uptown", so to speak. Great suggestion, thanks.

DJ-S1 · Jul-13-2004, 09:41 AM #4

at removing some harbor.

GREAPER · Jul-13-2004, 10:55 AM #5

Maybe even a little more?

DJ-S1 · Jul-13-2004, 12:47 PM #6

Greaper: Nice, the proportions are better. You're treatment of the water is better too, any tips?

A friend of mine suggested pumping up the water and sky a bit, but I was trying to keep it pretty basic and natural. I also tried it in B&W but it looked kind of blah.

GREAPER · Jul-13-2004, 12:57 PM #7

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Originally Posted by DJ-S1

Greaper: Nice, the proportions are better. You're treatment of the water is better too, any tips?

A friend of mine suggested pumping up the water and sky a bit, but I was trying to keep it pretty basic and natural. I also tried it in B&W but it looked kind of blah.

All I did is cut out the band of water between the waterfront on the other side and the top of the man's head. Then I used the blur tool too blend the water a bit where the cut was.

DJ-S1 · Jul-13-2004, 01:11 PM #8

OK, so we did the same thing. I thought there was some fancy stuff I was missing, I guess you just did a better job blending!

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Jul-12-2004, 07:43 PM #1
DJ-S1 ^OP Life is good! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newport, RI, USA Posts: 2,301	Still romantic... I took this picture and never saw what I had taken until I got on the computer. I was just plain lucky to get this couple enjoying the view quietly. I'd appreciate any comments or suggestions you guys have on the cropping and tweaks I did. Here's the original: and here's my 1st (OK, 2nd) attempt:

Jul-12-2004, 08:19 PM #2
wxwax Immoderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 15,430	Hi DJ, that's terrific lighting you have on the buildings. Isn't it great to go through shots and find one that is unexpectedly good? I think the crop you made is the best one you could make. I think it would be a stronger shot if the couple were closer to the buildings - that big gap of water really seems to separate them from the action. __________________ Sid. Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam http://www.mcneel.com/users/jb/foghorn/ill_shut_up.au

Jul-13-2004, 09:41 AM #4
DJ-S1 ^OP Life is good! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newport, RI, USA Posts: 2,301	A quick stab at removing some harbor.

Jul-13-2004, 10:55 AM #5
GREAPER Major grins Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 3,108	Maybe even a little more? Attached Images __________________ http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/

Jul-13-2004, 12:47 PM #6
DJ-S1 ^OP Life is good! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newport, RI, USA Posts: 2,301	Greaper: Nice, the proportions are better. You're treatment of the water is better too, any tips? A friend of mine suggested pumping up the water and sky a bit, but I was trying to keep it pretty basic and natural. I also tried it in B&W but it looked kind of blah.

Jul-13-2004, 01:11 PM #8
DJ-S1 ^OP Life is good! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newport, RI, USA Posts: 2,301	OK, so we did the same thing. I thought there was some fancy stuff I was missing, I guess you just did a better job blending!


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