I think they're worthy but will need some more cooking to be
competitive. Since seeing Ken's magnificent gate I've developed a
simple little formula that makes a pretty good cooker (but, of course,
not like Ken's). I first pull the highlights down and then push the
whitepoint back to the right. I play with the shadows and blackpoint a
bit to see what effect that has on the image. I then run the clarity
slider up as high as it will go without grossing out the image (this one
does wonders for your hazy mountains). If that's not enough start
diddling with the vibrance and saturation controls but use with care.
If there's some particular color that weak or overdone then go to the
saturation controls by color band.
Chuck Norcutt
On 6/25/2015 2:59 PM, SwissPace wrote:
Having never entered a photographic competition, I am being pushed
reluctantly to have a go at the countryfile competition (in at the deep
end) - the theme is colours - but open to interpretation
This is a classic landscape shot - but although I like it I feel that
anyone could stop and take the same shot
<http://thattimeoflife.smugmug.com/Other/OMlist/i-rcCb2WD/A>
I guess I should remove the litter in the bottom right hand corner.
Next is a bit more special I think as it involves timing and a bit more
difficult to reach location
<http://thattimeoflife.smugmug.com/Other/OMlist/i-T99N3gd/A>
the little spec is actually another bird but maybe it should be cloned out.
and finally this is a lot more unique due to the lighting and mist but I
would prefer the distant peaks to be clearer - but it was misty.
<http://thattimeoflife.smugmug.com/Other/OMlist/i-RJpvM4S/A>
I have done a little cooking on the colour but feel its a bit different
and may stand out from the crowd.
Thoughts comments and critique would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance
IanW
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