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 May 17 2009, 01:35 AM
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 Jake - The Unholy Trinity / Premiscuous Poeteer.  Group: Member Posts: 1,272 Joined: May 2006 Member No: 411,316  |
Today my brother and I went to what is called "The Bluffs" in Pensacola, FL. We decided to take some pictures and see who had the best ones. We set up some rules and there is no rule about asking for critiques.
I was just wondering what you guys thought of these and what I could do to make them better. As for image quality, I can't do anything about that. My camera takes what my camera takes. Also, I don't have the originals handy. Just need a few comments of what I should do to make these better. Thanks guys.  
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May 17 2009, 07:08 AM
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 Mel Blanc was allergic to carrots. Group: Official Designer Posts: 6,371 Joined: Aug 2008 Member No: 676,291 |
Well, they're not really much and they are a bit cliché. I do kinda like the second one though, because of how there's a railroad next to a beach and that's not really something you see everyday, err...well, I don't see everyday. lol. Also, I feel like they're both missing something....they seem pretty plain and boring, tbh. Otherwise, good job.
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May 17 2009, 01:15 PM
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Jake - The Unholy Trinity / Premiscuous Poeteer. Group: Member Posts: 1,272 Joined: May 2006 Member No: 411,316 |
Thanks guys. Uh, I understand what you guys are saying.
As for other types of photo editing tips, you got any? I don't have an extensive knowledge of photo editing skills. I usually just mess with the shadows/lighting, curves, levels, and mess with the different presets on the channel mixer. This is in PS by the way, in case you were wondering. If you have any tips in that department, please let me know, or if there are any sites. I've tried to look around, but haven't found much, even though I'm sure there is alot out there. Thanks guys. |
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May 17 2009, 03:26 PM
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 show me a garden thats bursting to life Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,303 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 115,987 |
QUOTE(Mikeplyts @ May 17 2009, 07:08 AM)  Well, they're not really much and they are a bit cliché. I do kinda like the second one though, because of how there's a railroad next to a beach and that's not really something you see everyday, err...well, I don't see everyday. lol. Also, I feel like they're both missing something....they seem pretty plain and boring, tbh. Otherwise, good job. I think they're completely opposite. Just a picture of ANYTHING could be cliche. I think these are really nice and I LOVE the coloring you did. The colors they're vibrant, but not overly saturated. They're also darker colors, which I absolutely LOVE as well. I love #2, btw. Butttt...I think this might go better in Pictures. I'm not sure. |
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May 17 2009, 04:27 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 1,801 Joined: Aug 2007 Member No: 568,102 |
I like them a lot. The colors are beautiful and pristine and clean. Very pretty and not at all cliche. You took what you took and you did a nice job. Win!
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May 17 2009, 04:29 PM
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 Two can keep a secret if one of them is dead. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 2,682 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 156,187 |
Contrast is lovely, the 2nd one is the best, the bright tracks, with the somewhat darkened sky. Pretty awesome.
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May 17 2009, 04:32 PM
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 /人◕‿‿◕人\ Group: Official Member Posts: 8,283 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 602,927 |
Nice, but needs some selective coloring. I'm sure it looks beautiful on an LCD, but on this CRT, the blacks are too dark, and the whites are too bright.
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May 17 2009, 05:11 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Administrator Posts: 8,629 Joined: Jan 2007 Member No: 498,468 |
Wow these are pretty nice. I love number 2 as well. Nice job. I don't know anything about editing images like this so that's all I can really say.
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May 17 2009, 05:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 1,028 Joined: Sep 2007 Member No: 579,129 |
I don't see anything o:
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May 17 2009, 05:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Administrator Posts: 8,629 Joined: Jan 2007 Member No: 498,468 |
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May 17 2009, 05:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 1,028 Joined: Sep 2007 Member No: 579,129 |
Still doesn't work
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May 17 2009, 05:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Administrator Posts: 8,629 Joined: Jan 2007 Member No: 498,468 |
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May 17 2009, 05:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 1,028 Joined: Sep 2007 Member No: 579,129 |
Yes it does. Haha, thanks!
Wow I'm glad you went through all that 'cause these are nice pictures. These are a bit cliche but I think they're nice enough to be exceptional. I like number 2 more, mostly because of the lighting but I think it's pretty, too. The skies in both of the pictures are amazing o: Number 1 doesn't even look real. Hope you win! |
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May 21 2009, 05:01 PM
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I like the coloring a lot.
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