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Salute to Lady Liberty - an exercise
Monday I was on a harbor cruise courtesy of Canon and B&H. Nobody expected this, but I have not been able to convey the feeling of the moment. To my eye the water from the fireboat looks dirty, though I do like the misty, soft effect, this is the best I could come up with. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.jpg The RAW file: Please don't tell me about the dirt on the sensor. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.NEF -- PeterN |
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Salute to Lady Liberty - an exercise
On 06/08/2016 10:17 AM, PeterN wrote:
Monday I was on a harbor cruise courtesy of Canon and B&H. Nobody expected this, but I have not been able to convey the feeling of the moment. To my eye the water from the fireboat looks dirty, though I do like the misty, soft effect, this is the best I could come up with. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.jpg The RAW file: Please don't tell me about the dirt on the sensor. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.NEF That is a nice photo. I like it a lot. Russell --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: --- |
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Salute to Lady Liberty - an exercise
On Wed, 8 Jun 2016 12:17:31 -0400, PeterN
wrote: Monday I was on a harbor cruise courtesy of Canon and B&H. Nobody expected this, but I have not been able to convey the feeling of the moment. To my eye the water from the fireboat looks dirty, though I do like the misty, soft effect, this is the best I could come up with. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.jpg The RAW file: Please don't tell me about the dirt on the sensor. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.NEF I don't want to sound like a smarty-pants, but the LR haze filter might do something beneficial, or maybe not, but it's worth a try. I like the photo, though. |
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Salute to Lady Liberty - an exercise
On Wed, 8 Jun 2016 12:17:31 -0400, PeterN
wrote: Monday I was on a harbor cruise courtesy of Canon and B&H. Nobody expected this, but I have not been able to convey the feeling of the moment. To my eye the water from the fireboat looks dirty, though I do like the misty, soft effect, this is the best I could come up with. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.jpg The RAW file: Please don't tell me about the dirt on the sensor. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.NEF I'm bored, so here's the dehaze filter, among other things: https://www.flickr.com/gp/48982192@N05/Pe1tum I don't really like the way it turned out, but it's different from the original, even if it's not better... Why the high ISO, BTW? |
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Salute to Lady Liberty - an exercise
On 06/08/2016 12:17 PM, PeterN wrote:
Monday I was on a harbor cruise courtesy of Canon and B&H. Nobody expected this, but I have not been able to convey the feeling of the moment. To my eye the water from the fireboat looks dirty, though I do like the misty, soft effect, this is the best I could come up with. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.jpg The RAW file: Please don't tell me about the dirt on the sensor. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.NEF In my opinion, that is a very strong photo. (I will not discuss technical aspects, as others here are more qualified to comment on sharpening, etc. My monitor is what it is: not calibrated to anything other than my preference. My comments are on composition.) While the boat is centered left-to-right (boring), Liberty is looking to the left, where you left more space for her gaze. If Liberty weren't there and the photo was simply of the boat, the photo would be just another snapshot. Offsetting Liberty and providing more space for her look makes it stronger. Everything about the photo directs the viewer's gaze "over there". The brightest sky is behind her crown and torch, accenting them more, and drawing the eye to Liberty. The high jets of water to the right seal off that side of the photo. The three jets to the left are aimed in the direction of her gaze. The straight-up jets near the center break up a bit of the sky. It is a powerful photo of a national icon. After Messrs Cooper and Duck tell you how to correct the technical aspects, you should display/compete this photo. Don't muck it up! (My nitpicking: there is a spot below the word "fire...", and there are two spots farther back that are probably lights that I would like to see gone. There is a dark spot to the right of the antenna mast(?) that could stand to be gone. There is a similar dark spot near where the two left-aimed jets cross that should be removed.) Next time you are in the presence of some Canon reps, tell them about a collector you know out in Indiana, with a collection of 50 year old Canons! -- Ken Hart |
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Salute to Lady Liberty - an exercise
On 06/08/2016 02:05 PM, Bill W wrote:
On Wed, 8 Jun 2016 12:17:31 -0400, PeterN wrote: Monday I was on a harbor cruise courtesy of Canon and B&H. Nobody expected this, but I have not been able to convey the feeling of the moment. To my eye the water from the fireboat looks dirty, though I do like the misty, soft effect, this is the best I could come up with. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.jpg The RAW file: Please don't tell me about the dirt on the sensor. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.NEF I'm bored, so here's the dehaze filter, among other things: https://www.flickr.com/gp/48982192@N05/Pe1tum I don't really like the way it turned out, but it's different from the original, even if it's not better... Why the high ISO, BTW? It still has many of the aspects that I mentioned in another response, so I think it's a good photo. Is it better? No, but I think it's just as good. -- Ken Hart |
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Salute to Lady Liberty - an exercise
On 2016-06-08 16:17:31 +0000, PeterN said:
Monday I was on a harbor cruise courtesy of Canon and B&H. Nobody expected this, but I have not been able to convey the feeling of the moment. To my eye the water from the fireboat looks dirty, though I do like the misty, soft effect, this is the best I could come up with. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.jpg The RAW file: Please don't tell me about the dirt on the sensor. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.NEF Well here is one rendition. ....with the dust spots fixed. (you really need to clean that sensor) https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1295663/FileChute/PN_harbor%20cruise_3497-1Ec.jpg -- Regards, Savageduck |
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Salute to Lady Liberty - an exercise
On 6/8/2016 12:17 PM, PeterN wrote:
Monday I was on a harbor cruise courtesy of Canon and B&H. Nobody expected this, but I have not been able to convey the feeling of the moment. To my eye the water from the fireboat looks dirty, though I do like the misty, soft effect, this is the best I could come up with. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.jpg The RAW file: Please don't tell me about the dirt on the sensor. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.NEF I like it. The clearest elements in the picture are Lady Liberty and the flag, the balance is good, and even the yellowish color gamut adds a nice touch. Good going! -- Best regards, Neil |
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Salute to Lady Liberty - an exercise
On 6/8/2016 12:51 PM, Russell D. wrote:
On 06/08/2016 10:17 AM, PeterN wrote: Monday I was on a harbor cruise courtesy of Canon and B&H. Nobody expected this, but I have not been able to convey the feeling of the moment. To my eye the water from the fireboat looks dirty, though I do like the misty, soft effect, this is the best I could come up with. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.jpg The RAW file: Please don't tell me about the dirt on the sensor. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.NEF That is a nice photo. I like it a lot. Russell --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: --- Thank you The RAW file is there for anyone to play with, for personal use only. -- PeterN |
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Salute to Lady Liberty - an exercise
On 6/8/2016 3:12 PM, Ken Hart wrote:
On 06/08/2016 12:17 PM, PeterN wrote: Monday I was on a harbor cruise courtesy of Canon and B&H. Nobody expected this, but I have not been able to convey the feeling of the moment. To my eye the water from the fireboat looks dirty, though I do like the misty, soft effect, this is the best I could come up with. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.jpg The RAW file: Please don't tell me about the dirt on the sensor. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97242118/20160606_harbor%20cruise_3497.NEF In my opinion, that is a very strong photo. (I will not discuss technical aspects, as others here are more qualified to comment on sharpening, etc. My monitor is what it is: not calibrated to anything other than my preference. My comments are on composition.) While the boat is centered left-to-right (boring), Liberty is looking to the left, where you left more space for her gaze. If Liberty weren't there and the photo was simply of the boat, the photo would be just another snapshot. Offsetting Liberty and providing more space for her look makes it stronger. Everything about the photo directs the viewer's gaze "over there". The brightest sky is behind her crown and torch, accenting them more, and drawing the eye to Liberty. The high jets of water to the right seal off that side of the photo. The three jets to the left are aimed in the direction of her gaze. The straight-up jets near the center break up a bit of the sky. It is a powerful photo of a national icon. After Messrs Cooper and Duck tell you how to correct the technical aspects, you should display/compete this photo. Don't muck it up! (My nitpicking: there is a spot below the word "fire...", and there are two spots farther back that are probably lights that I would like to see gone. There is a dark spot to the right of the antenna mast(?) that could stand to be gone. There is a similar dark spot near where the two left-aimed jets cross that should be removed.) Next time you are in the presence of some Canon reps, tell them about a collector you know out in Indiana, with a collection of 50 year old Canons! Thanks for your comments. They gave me something to think about. I have at least twenty different images of the same subject. this was a photo op cruise and the Captain kept going back and forth. -- PeterN |
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