San Francisco.

Bill K

Here are a few I took while at the City by the Bay....

aporia

The second one is a great shot of the Cliffhouse, Bill.

I recognize the first from a couple of Ferry rides last week. You weren't this guy popping up with the camera in front of me, were you?

Head Shot in Golden Light on SF Bay

thebigsky

I like the first shot a lot, is it me however, or is it wonky?

Bill K

Thanks Tom, The first was taken from Treasure Island half way across the Bay Bridge.

Bill K

thebigsky wrote:

I like the first shot a lot, is it me however, or is it wonky?

Thanks Bigsky, Now what is wonky?...lol

aporia

I think the horizon may be wonking a little bit to the right in #1.

Bill K wrote:

Thanks Bigsky, Now what is wonky?...lol

Did you take pic #2 from TI or were you on the bridge itself?

Bill K

aporia wrote:

I think the horizon may be wonking a little bit to the right in #1.


Did you take pic #2 from TI or were you on the bridge itself?

You are correct, I didn't notice that, Just a bit maybe. I corrected it...Maybe...

The picture of the Cliff House was taken while I was standing on the beach just down from it.
Thanks

DanielB

Bill K wrote:

You are correct, I didn't notice that, Just a bit maybe. I corrected it...Maybe...

The picture of the Cliff House was taken while I was standing on the beach just down from it.
Thanks

3 words,

clean yo sensor. i can see dust blotches just above the buildings in the first photo. but its a great photo none-the-less

DavidTO

Like 'em both. Dislike the frames. The second seems overexposed to me. Some curves work for the foreground/background would be a good thing, I would think.

aporia

I agree with David on #2. Simply setting black and white points in the Curves menu would not only help correct the over-exposed sky in this photo but also would help bring out the rich colors of the cliff.

DavidS

Love the first one.

Bill K

aporia wrote:

I agree with David on #2. Simply setting black and white points in the Curves menu would not only help correct the over-exposed sky in this photo but also would help bring out the rich colors of the cliff.

I tried to use white and black curve and I couldn't get it better.
Thanks

aporia

Try using the Black, White, and Gray points at the bottom of the Curves menu, Bill. I can upload a quick version I made later this evening. Add a Shadow/Highlights layer and you have a dramatic increase in saturated colors.

Also check the DGrin "Making Your Images Pop" tutorials here in the "How To" section at the top of the forum thread.

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Here you go, a quick 2-3 minute Curves and Shadow/Highlights adjustment before work.

wxwax

That's a very sweet shot from Treasure Island. Nice job!

Bill K

aporia wrote:

Try using the Black, White, and Gray points at the bottom of the Curves menu, Bill. I can upload a quick version I made later this evening. Add a Shadow/Highlights layer and you have a dramatic increase in saturated colors.

Also check the DGrin "Making Your Images Pop" tutorials here in the "How To" section at the top of the forum thread.

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Here you go, a quick 2-3 minute Curves and Shadow/Highlights adjustment before work.

Job well done, I guess I might have to learn how to use Photoshop, I have PSCS2 but never use it, All I use is Nikon Capture...Thanks again.
Bill

aporia

Check the Pop tutorials here, Bill. They're straightforward, easy to follow, and will give you a quick way to fix desaturated colors and colors casts.

Bill K

aporia wrote:

Check the Pop tutorials here, Bill. They're straightforward, easy to follow, and will give you a quick way to fix desaturated colors and colors casts.

Thanks Tom, I will take a look right now.