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  • 07-12-2008 8:05pm
    #1
    dreamer_ire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,894 ✭✭✭


    Folks

    Newbie here who is getting very brave and posting some of this weekend's pics. All comments welcome cos I've very keen to improve.

    Thanks3090486336_44b4b30d5a.jpg

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  • #2
    Kbeg3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 679 ✭✭✭Kbeg3


    I don't like the first one, it's lacking contrast and doesn't do it for me

    I like the second one, the only thing is that the horizon is crooked, but that's easily corrected in post-processing


  • #3
    al_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭al_


    I agree with Kbeg on both points,
    1st one could be a nice shot but the processing has drained all the contrast, maybe try something like Gorman Holberts Black and White conversion on it, could help.
    I like the 2nd shot, The horizon is crooked, but its easily corrected to make a nice shot.
    Well done and keep posting


  • #4
    dakar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,075 ✭✭✭dakar


    Two nice images and it seems to me that more thought has gone into the composition than the Dingle shot. So somebody is thinking and learning :)

    The duck shot (:)) is excellent, interesting subject and well taken, slightly crooked horizon aside.

    The pier is nice, well composed, but I think the conversion could do with with a bit more contrast to give it some more punch.


  • #5
    dreamer_ire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,894 ✭✭✭dreamer_ire


    Thanks all, Dakar in particular thank you... it's great to have a comparison to my previous attempts. I'm taking all the feedback in and trying to put it inot practice before I get my hands on a dlsr after Christmas. Also hoping Santa has photoshop in my stocking so that I can try the technique you mentioned Al.

    :)


  • #6
    jen_23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 789 ✭✭✭jen_23


    The first one reminds me of the baywatch pier:D
    I like the second one. Though as before mentioned the horizon is crooked. Think you may be able to post process it on GIMP.
    Guys does gimp allow that?


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  • #7
    al_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭al_


    Hey Jen23, Yup, gimp will allow you to straighten horizons, its actually very useful for it too.
    Dreamer, if you cant figure out how to do it, drop me a pm, ill send you on a tutorial.
    Al


  • #8
    dreamer_ire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,894 ✭✭✭dreamer_ire


    Jen and Al, thank you both. Have to say I've never heard of gimp but am downloading it as I write!

    Mods - maybe it would be an idea to post the downloads that are available... it would be espically useful for newbies like myself.

    Thanks again all, it's much appreciated *s


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