Activity for User 120 - Bill Buchanan - gwmbuchanan@gmail.com

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4 Oct 20 Reply Sometimes it scares me of what it can do. Oct 29th
4 Oct 20 Reply I couldn't get the corrected image to upload.???? Oct 29th
4 Oct 20 Comment I don't know what else can be done to improve this image. As you well know, I can't resist trying to squeeze the last amount of POP from any image. I cropped to a 4 x 5 and added some Vibrance to make the sky POP. Oct 29th
4 Oct 20 Comment You described an extensive process to enhance your capture. There are areas of the clouds where the whites appear blown out and the color doesn't look natural I took the liberty of using your raw image and try my process.

I opened the image in Camera Raw Filter as a Smart Object. The reason I choose Smart Object is that it can be changed without having to redo the entire process. In Camera Raw Filter I selected the Auto button. It does an amazing job of getting close with corrections. I also increased the shadows, and cut back on the white and highlights to control the clouds. 		Oct 29th
4 Oct 20 Comment I really like the composition and the Z shape you captured. Although some may have a dislike for the bright highlights, I don't find the objectional. I thought I would test the power of Photoshop and "Content Aware Fill" and was pleasantly surprised. I believe it did a fairly good job and the casual viewer wouldn't realize the change. What do you think? Oct 29th
4 Oct 20 Comment Nice simple composition. I could see this image being used in a travel brochure. Oct 29th
4 Oct 20 Comment I find the colors to be quite vibrant and certainly grab the viewers attention. I find it curious that nature's color palate is on full display. While the brightest starfish is somewhat crowded towards the top of the picture it still remains the center of interest. I would crop off some of the unknown material at the top of the image. Oct 29th
4 Oct 20 Reply Thanks Beverly. I purchased my fisheye used. I don't remember if it was ebay or KEH. I cost less than $250.00. It is a fun lens to have around. Oct 21st
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44 Oct 20 Reply The blue cast is caused by daylight and stained glass windows. Oct 30th
44 Oct 20 Comment I agree that the process looks good. Your selective cropping and cloning has definitely improved the image and impact. I would suggest trying a sharpening tool, Topaz AI Clear, to sharpen it just a bit. Oct 29th
44 Oct 20 Comment An interesting old structure. I hope you took many more images. I might suggest cropping to a vertical to concentrate on the building. Your process was well done. Oct 29th
44 Oct 20 Comment Very nice capture. I could see it as a postcard or in a travel brochure. I agree with the removal of the lone person in the middle. She seems out of place. Also double check your horizon. Oct 29th
44 Oct 20 Comment Terrific image with a natural look. The greens could use a little help. Sometimes pulling back the Yellows works. Contrary to your feelings I would use ACR Filter to add some edge darkening. Oct 29th
44 Oct 20 Comment Nice. I like to clouds. Everything works, composition, color and image impact. Oct 29th
44 Oct 20 Comment I like the use of black and white. Your perspective control is well done. I would tone down the bright area in the upper left corner. I find it a distraction. I would also add a bit of edge darkening (old darkroom habits never die) Oct 29th
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