Classic Mercedes

[baileym76]

How do I fix the post processing? So that the background where the pillars are looks natural. The original image can be seen below. I was in dark shade and shooting with a super bright background due to direct sunlight on the wall. Should I have done something different when I took the photo, or something different in post processing?



EOS Rebel 3Ti
Tamron 18-200 glass
shot at 18mm
1/80 shutter
f/4.6 aperture
ISO 800

Thanks in advance

[milosh]

Do you have any specific question?

I like the angle but I don't like the post processing. I think the brightness is OK but there are some halos around the edges, particularly around the pillars. Also, I find the reflection of the woman a bit distracting.

[windrider86]

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[baileym76]

Okay, I updated my request for help

[milosh]

Originally Posted by baileym76

How do I fix the post processing? So that the background where the pillars are looks natural. The original image can be seen below. I was in dark shade and shooting with a super bright background due to direct sunlight on the wall. Should I have done something different when I took the photo, or something different in post processing?

You could have used a tripod and taken two photos with different exposure, one exposed for the shadows and one for the highlights, and then merge them into one photo using layer masks in Photoshop or HDR tone mapping.

Btw, I don't recall you telling us how did you process the original shot? Maye I've read it but I forgot.

[windrider86]

Thanks for updating your question!! I did move your post tho as the comparison section is the only one that permits 2 photos.

[baileym76]

I don't remember everything I did. I know that mainly I just adjusted the brightness levels.

[milosh]

Well, if you didn't do some sort of hdr process on it, then it was simply caused by some of the adjustments you made. There is a limit of how far you can take each adjustment before it starts to show unwanted effects, and that limit is different for each photo. You just have to experiment and keep an eye out for these things.