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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.

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?

BT*ist wrote: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!

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

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.

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

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

Thanks for all the advice guys!

Hows this?



Bit more off the bottom?

100% better......awesome!

yes much better

Yah, I agree! Definitely a keeper

sooo much better! deffinately a keeper!

Thanks all, your comments are much appreciated!

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.

Matt. K wrote: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...