Constructive Criticism Please
jandrewnelson
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I'd love to hear some constructive criticism please.
I've got a series of aerial shots. All shot the same time frame and lighting etc. I'm trying to improve my post-processing skills and could use some help.
The image is:
Again, if all you can do is tell me what's wrong with the photo, then I'll take it kindly if you'll kindly let me be. But if you can tell me what's wrong and how to correct/improve it, then I'm all ears.
Thanks
Jerry Nelson
www.meesoon.smugmug.com
I've got a series of aerial shots. All shot the same time frame and lighting etc. I'm trying to improve my post-processing skills and could use some help.
The image is:
Again, if all you can do is tell me what's wrong with the photo, then I'll take it kindly if you'll kindly let me be. But if you can tell me what's wrong and how to correct/improve it, then I'm all ears.
Thanks
Jerry Nelson
www.meesoon.smugmug.com
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Thanks Richard! That's the kind of specific help I need specifically!
Blessings!
Jerry Nelson
I would add to use the curve to boost the highlights to get the full dynamic range. If you look at the histogram, you'll see that the whole image (except for the watermark) is in the mid-tones, with no real white or black point.
To my eye, the color is really nice in the foreground, but way too blue and saturated in the sky and background. This may be what you were going for.
1. I think the color is wrong with *way* too much blue. So, first, I'd work on that. Aside from producing nicer looking colors, this will reduce the haze (which is often an issue with aerial shots).
2. I would also apply some very light NR.
3. Lift the black point and use a classic S-curve to boost mid-tone contrast.
4. Add sharpening. I would do this on a new layer and not be concerned about a nasty halo at the horizon. You can add quite a lot of sharpening that way. Then, simply add a mask and manually paint with a black brush a thin line along the horizon to completely nuke the halo.
You'll get much better results starting out with a RAW file but something like this:
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!