Aircraft Detail

[jmichaelhite]

This image was taken at a recent airshow in Colorado. I would like feedback of the composition and the HDR processing.


Airshow-31 by Michael Hite Photography, on Flickr

[mpaulison]

Great compostion. I do't like what the HDR did to the sky. Maybe try keeping the original sky? Lower right is a problem. Maybe a tiny bit of noise reduction. This is an image worth working on.

[flytyer57]

I like it. I don't think there is a problem with the sky because I really don't notice it in this picture. My eye is never drawn to it. I would like to see more of that cowling on the left though.

[BK553]

There is a huge white blotch on the right hand side.

[dda53]

Great effort. Excellent subject matter and I really don't see any significant errors or mistakes. The HDR has captured the chrome prop hub to a 'T'. Well done. I think it is saleable right as it is.

[wingflapp]

Just wanted to say that I love this picture. I wish I could give you a critique, but I'm too new at photography. Either way, I think this photo is just awesome.

[njedrn]

love the chrome reflection.

[fotomagicstudios]

Here is my take on it:

Composition
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I see what you are trying to do with the shot. I love how the details of engine are still preserved yet the smoothness of the propeller blades bring a contrast to the image. It is composed perfectly however, part of the engine is been cropped [left hand side of the image].


Colors
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The details of the engine are brought out by the work you did. Very good job. However, there is too much darkness on the right hand side of the image. I believe you were trying to compensate for the loss of detail in the sky [ overexposed highlights ]. I would increase the vibrance of the yellow color and add a tint of orange to it. The metal color is perfect and the chrome shines nicely.


Creativity
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This is a very creative shot. You have captured the perfection of form with function of this airplane. With some minor tweaks you can enhance this image even further.


Tips
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On the side, I would correct the over blown highlights of the sky. If you did HDR, take the underexposed shot and mask it so the sky blends into the shot. Remove the overally dark vignette that covers most of the right hand side of the picture.

Good Job! Keep up the great work.