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kdotaylor · Jun-29-2012, 06:11 AM #1

I had the opportunity to visit Oregon for the first time! Here are a couple of shots I snapped while there. I'd love any feedback. Do you think I processed too much?

1. Lighthouse #1

2. Lighthouse #2

3. Rocks and Water

4. Rocky Shore

Fenix · Jun-29-2012, 07:13 PM #2

They are all beautiful, but I really like that first image of the lighthouse the best. The leading lines work well.

dogwood · Jun-30-2012, 07:13 AM #3

Just my two-cents as a native Oregonian, yes, these are mostly overprocessed.

It's a really pretty state and a simple ND grad filter and the right light is generally all the processing you need. I personally think those first three shots look fake and not in a good way.

Again, just my two-cents.

Logic 7 · Jun-30-2012, 12:48 PM #4

Have not gotten there yet but have to agree with dogwood. Then again I only like real looking HDR's

kdotaylor · Jul-02-2012, 05:36 AM #5

Thank you for your comments. My family loves these, but I thought they looked too fake, too. I appreciate your honesty!

windoze · Jul-02-2012, 03:29 PM #6

I dont care if they are over processed. I think they are all awesome! The first two are gorgeous!
Sorry i cant be any more constructive than to say your photographs are extremely pleasing too look at and make we wanna visit Oregon someday.

windoze

Yetishot · Jul-02-2012, 09:13 PM #7

The lighthouse is great! The stream maybe a bit over done but a nice set just the same.

squirl033 · Jul-03-2012, 03:39 PM #8

yeah, the HDR is too overcooked for my taste as well. properly done HDR should just balance the exposure between highlights and shadows a bit, not to make it look like a video-game scene or a painting. the 2nd and 3rd ones especially are way overdone. the last one of Cannon Beach is probably the best of the lot.

lifeinfocus · Jul-03-2012, 03:47 PM #9

Like number four the most. I would like to see larger images though.

Phil


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Jun-29-2012, 06:11 AM #1
kdotaylor ^OP Major grins Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: southern Minnesota Posts: 699	Oregon I had the opportunity to visit Oregon for the first time! Here are a couple of shots I snapped while there. I'd love any feedback. Do you think I processed too much? 1. Lighthouse #1 2. Lighthouse #2 3. Rocks and Water 4. Rocky Shore __________________ Kate www.katetaylor.smugmug.com "You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." Mark Twain

Jun-29-2012, 07:13 PM #2
Fenix Beginner grinner Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 4	They are all beautiful, but I really like that first image of the lighthouse the best. The leading lines work well.

Jun-30-2012, 07:13 AM #3
dogwood pixel hack Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,537	Just my two-cents as a native Oregonian, yes, these are mostly overprocessed. It's a really pretty state and a simple ND grad filter and the right light is generally all the processing you need. I personally think those first three shots look fake and not in a good way. Again, just my two-cents. __________________ -------------------------- Portland, Oregon Photographer Pete Springer website blog twitter facebook g+

Jun-30-2012, 12:48 PM #4
Logic 7 Big grins Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 89	Have not gotten there yet but have to agree with dogwood. Then again I only like real looking HDR's __________________ Jeff

Jul-02-2012, 05:36 AM #5
kdotaylor ^OP Major grins Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: southern Minnesota Posts: 699	Thank you for your comments. My family loves these, but I thought they looked too fake, too. I appreciate your honesty! __________________ Kate www.katetaylor.smugmug.com "You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." Mark Twain

Jul-02-2012, 03:29 PM #6
windoze a life long newbie Join Date: May 2004 Location: New York Posts: 2,827	I dont care if they are over processed. I think they are all awesome! The first two are gorgeous! Sorry i cant be any more constructive than to say your photographs are extremely pleasing too look at and make we wanna visit Oregon someday. windoze

Jul-02-2012, 09:13 PM #7
Yetishot Big grins Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 34	The lighthouse is great! The stream maybe a bit over done but a nice set just the same.

Jul-03-2012, 03:39 PM #8
squirl033 Major grins Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: too close to Seattle, WA Posts: 1,155	yeah, the HDR is too overcooked for my taste as well. properly done HDR should just balance the exposure between highlights and shadows a bit, not to make it look like a video-game scene or a painting. the 2nd and 3rd ones especially are way overdone. the last one of Cannon Beach is probably the best of the lot. __________________ ~ Rocky "Out where the rivers like to run, I stand alone, and take back something worth remembering..." Three Dog Night www.northwestnaturalimagery.com

Jul-03-2012, 03:47 PM #9
lifeinfocus LifeInFocus Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Midland, Mi Posts: 824	Like number four the most. I would like to see larger images though. Phil


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