Too Much of a Good Thing?

[nanbil]

Exposure 1/588, Aperature f4, ISO 200

Have reduced shadow, boosted saturation, increased sharpness, all just a little. And brightened it about 25%.

Did I go to far? Is weed fake looking?

[deudbus]

I personally think it looks good, but I think I would probably also crop off the top half or so of the shot. There isn't really anything going on up there that adds to the shot.

[nanbil]

Originally Posted by deudbus

I personally think it looks good, but I think I would probably also crop off the top half or so of the shot. There isn't really anything going on up there that adds to the shot.

Ya, I know what you mean. Have done that and lose a sense of movement that I am trying to achieve. Your comment has got me thinking maybe if could bring out some of the weed & lily details (colour, sharpness) that might help,

Thanks deudbus

[inkista]

This is a totally minor thing, but it's bugging me--there's all that purple fringe going on in wake of the swan--might want to take a few seconds to deal with it.

I like the overall composition, and don't think that cropping would necessarily strengthen the image.

[no.absolutes]

I think a closer crop would be nicer, otherwise, the photo reminds me of a fairy tale. The Swan Princess, maybe?

[brasil0069]

I agree it needs a crop.

Mike.

[Gaurav Prabhu]

Originally Posted by deudbus

I personally think it looks good, but I think I would probably also crop off the top half or so of the shot. There isn't really anything going on up there that adds to the shot.

Agreed.
When the image loaded in my browser, first I thought it was some shot of planet or moon then when I scrolled down did I see the real subject.

[KJ74]

Hi, love the shot & also the textures and colours in the water, but I think cropping some of that out so my eye is drawn straight to the swan would improve it. I always have a hard time deciding between which details I love and which I should crop out to make the photo work.