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Just curious what I might do to improve this picture, or should I leave it alone?
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Old 02-20-2010, 05:24 AM
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The horizon line seems a little less than straight, but the colors are pretty good and so is the contrast. Overall I like it, though it might be a little better with something you can focus on more in the foreground.
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agree with eternity, needs to be straightened up..... and its especially important with a shot like this.

I also agree that there would be more interest if there was something predominant in the foreground, off centre.

Only other thing to add is I would slightly adjust the vignette, on the condition that this was a very gentle adjustment and didnt mess with your already wonderful colour balance....
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Just curious what I might do to improve this picture, or should I leave it alone?
Sunrise? From the western shore?
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Sunset from the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Holland, MI to be exact.
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Sunset from the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Holland, MI to be exact.
Duh. Yes, that's what I meant. I AM on the western shore where I can see the sun rise. YOU would be seeing it set.
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Love this. I used to live in South Haven Michigan and have seen ice on the lake many times.
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I like it.... I would have moved up and captured a little more of the skylight
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I like it.... I would have moved up and captured a little more of the skylight
If I would have moved any closer, I'd have been freezing cold/wet and swimming

Reread the post.. I get you now
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If I would have moved any closer, I'd have been freezing cold/wet and swimming

Reread the post.. I get you now
And you would have gotten your camera wet.
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