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09-19-2007, 11:42 PM
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Sunset 1 or 2?
Which sunset is preferable? If either?
The "redder" one is directly from the camera, the second one is after using Levels in PS Elements.   Originally I took several shots of the sunset in the hopes of using them with an HDR effect, but I only have Elements 5, which apparently can't create HDR-style images.  So, I used the Levels on Auto and then set it to a Normal Layer at 68%. Does this improve the photo, or not? After looking at them for a while, it is so hard to tell if they are any good. Self-critique becomes impossible after staring at them for an hour.  All comments, critiques, and any helpful advice welcome!!!!
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09-19-2007, 11:50 PM
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I quite like the colors in both, and would have a hard time choosing. A little more water (if these are cropped) would give a more 2/3 sky 1/3 water look. As to your question about HDR in Elements, you are correct -- it does not have the capability to create HDRs. I don't think the photomatix plugin for photoshop will work for it either, but I'm not sure about that. For a free alternative, see my post in the current HDR thread.
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09-20-2007, 12:36 AM
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the colors of both of these shots are enviable...
oddly enough, given my penchant for post processing.....i am drawn to the original most..... beautiful job.....thanks for sharing... peeper
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09-20-2007, 04:39 AM
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Honestly, I also prefer the original one. Although, perhaps some adjustment of contrast and brightness could help out in other cases, but the original is awesome.
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09-20-2007, 05:22 AM
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I merged your two photos, but I think I still prefer your first one! Hdr is usually better with several photos, but I was curious about the outcome...You'll notice the only difference is that the water is just a bit darker, the rest is nearly the same!
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Last edited by odark30; 09-20-2007 at 05:25 AM.
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09-21-2007, 06:12 AM
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i'll say the original one
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09-27-2007, 05:05 PM
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I prefer the one, as I prefer the colours. The clouds look great - I suggest if you are interested in HDR you should get a set of Cokin filters as use them as you go, they are pretty cheap to get started with - and give some great effects.
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09-28-2007, 01:27 AM
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i prefer the first one out of the two
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