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It's beautiful, but I would like to see the lake returned to its original estuarine status.
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serene...
...and stagnant at the same time.
OK, well not quite stagnant, but icky.
I like imagining the tidal flow to the falls...
...maybe someday.
The Border
Is something new for you. You know I think you're a great photographer with a keen eye, so don't take this the wrong way, but do you think the thickness of your border detracts from the photo itself? Maybe cut the point size in half?
Nice shot though. You have a knack for getting wonderful reflections off of water.
border
Thanks, I appreciate the input. I am experimenting with using a border. I will keep your criticism in mind for future projects. I may try using a thinner border. I have been using a roughly 10-15% thickness for borders.
I feel like the border increases contrast, helps put focus on the image, and separates the photo from its surroundings. I like the way photos look when they're framed. It's more formal.
Maybe I just hope to be taken more seriously. With the advent of digital, there are so many photographers and photographs out there. So many people have skills with photography. It's impressive and daunting. Thanks for your compliment about my photos.
The above mouseover is composed one photograph that was digitally processed in two different ways.
Post Processing on PC/MAC
Or on the camera?
I feel like you understood where I was coming from. Do what's best for you, by all means. I've looked at your pics here and on your flicker page for the better part of two years. Maybe it's just me getting used to the change in appearance. Whatever the case may be you're still a good shot.
processing
I have moved toward shooting in RAW format and then processing the photos on my computer. Shooting in RAW gives me some important options, like changing the White Balance.
Thanks again for the compliments!
You should check out high dynamic range imaging
Lots of examples in Flickr. I think you'dd have fun with it. Here's an example.
Practical men, who believe themselves to be quite exempt from any intellectual influence, are usually the slaves of some defunct economist.! --John Maynard Keynes
okay
I tried to hook up an open source HDR application, but I haven't got it to go yet.
But I hear you, it would be helpful in some of these high contrast environments.
There is something about shooting natural that I like though.
Some HDR is really distasteful to me, but if it is done with moderation, then I think it can be really awesome.
You can manage HDR images in CS2 if you have it
Practical men, who believe themselves to be quite exempt from any intellectual influence, are usually the slaves of some defunct economist.! --John Maynard Keynes
HDR
I totally agree with you about HDR; Some are unnatural, but some can improve the photographic image so that it more closely parallels human eyesight, yes.
I wish I had CS2, as is I use elements + the software that came with my SLR.
Nice
Practical men, who believe themselves to be quite exempt from any intellectual influence, are usually the slaves of some defunct economist.! --John Maynard Keynes
What time of day was this taken?
time of day
I should post the original