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Old 07-20-2009, 04:55 PM
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Exposure: 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture: f/5.0
Focal Length: 32 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: -2 EV

I've messed around with brightness and the contrast, but just can't seem to find the right combo.

Would a crop help?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 07-20-2009, 05:17 PM
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I agree.

I'm moving my hands all over my monitor, trying to imagine crops. Top and bottom up to the tables tops could work, but then you lose the cool reflection.

Side to the table edges (cutting them out) leaving it tall and narrow with the reflection looks neat, but loses the setting.

I'm kind of lost - I won't comment on exposure etc. as I'm not that learned yet.

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Old 07-22-2009, 07:15 PM
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Did you try just a levels adjustment using this crop?
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