Sydney Harbour at Dusk - Keeper?

[dviv]

I like it but not sure... 20sec exposure - IOS400 F/11

C & C Welcome

[iGBH]

It seems a little washed about but given the exposure i guess that is to be expected. I think the movement of the ferry in the bottom left hand corner is also a bit distracting. I would maybe PS that out.

At the end of the day, if you like it then that's all that matters.

[BT*ist]

I'd be tempted to bump up the contrast on the shot. That'll get the sky a little less brown and get the colours looking better.

It's a nice vantage point you took the shot from - where was it?

[dviv]

I'd be tempted to bump up the contrast on the shot. That'll get the sky a little less brown and get the colours looking better.

It's a nice vantage point you took the shot from - where was it?

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

It was from the thirty-somethingth floor of the Shangri-La Hotel (through a window)

Had the 350D on a mini tripod resting on the window sill, It's a minor miracle you can see anything!

I'm not sure it's something I'd print out but it makes a great desktop background!

[Frankenstein]

Personally, I'd crop half the sky, and definitely play with levels or curves to up the contrast. It has the makings of a good shot, but needs a little work.

Frank

[B01NG]

its a nice shot, but i have to agree that it is a bit washed out, i would crop out the highway on the bottom right hand corner, a bit disctracting.

[sheepie]

Definitely a keeper - with some bumping of levels. About 30 seconds of Photoshop work should do the trick

I'd probably crop a tiny bit off the bottom, and about half the sky too

[Cre8tivepixels]

Yeah as has been said, up the levels and you have a great shot!!

[dviv]

Thanks for all the advice guys!

Hows this?



Bit more off the bottom?

[Cre8tivepixels]

100% better......awesome!

[Willy wombat]

yes much better

[devilla101]

Yah, I agree! Definitely a keeper

[B01NG]

sooo much better! deffinately a keeper!

[dviv]

Thanks all, your comments are much appreciated!

[Matt. K]

dviv
I prefer the original image. I like its softness....it is a more sensual photograph. Just goes to show that there is no figuring for personal taste! I think you should always go with your gut feeling because it's your creation and I think your first instinct was spot on.

[dviv]

dviv
I prefer the original image. I like its softness....it is a more sensual photograph. Just goes to show that there is no figuring for personal taste! I think you should always go with your gut feeling because it's your creation and I think your first instinct was spot on.

Thanks Matt.

I have been playing around with it quite a lot and have still not got it to the point where I am 100% happy with it. Although I think that's more to do with my lack of Photoshop skill

I like them both - I agree with you about the softness, although the second is a lot more dramatic. I'll probably change my mind (again) tomorrow!

As you say, personal taste...