The right low key mood or just too dark?

[Ian]

Another from Canigao island off the Leyte coast in the Philippines from my visit in 2010.

Ian

[Pol]

Re: The right low key mood or just too dark?

I wouldn't say it was too dark but it does seem to be rather 'flat', slightly lacking in contrasts and 'vitality' - if that's the right way of putting it.

Maybe it might be better if you could lift the boats, possibly brighten the boat and the people a bit more to give it more prominence? Something to give it just a bit more punch?

Pol

[Ian]

Re: The right low key mood or just too dark?

I think my mistake was in not adjusting the colour levels when converting from colour - I will revisit that and repost an alternative shot in due course.

Ian

[Ian]

Re: The right low key mood or just too dark?

Adjusting the mono conversion colour mix didn't do much so I simple played with clarity, exposure and contrast. I think this is an improvement:



Ian

[Pol]

Re: The right low key mood or just too dark?

Yes that's a huge improvement. It has much more life about it yet still maintains the mood.

Pol

[Ian]

Re: The right low key mood or just too dark?

I don't like the bright fringe along the tree line on the horizon - a typical symptom of over-processing!

Ian

[Pol]

Re: The right low key mood or just too dark?

I don't like the bright fringe along the tree line on the horizon - a typical symptom of over-processing!

Ian

I noticed that too but didn't bother mentioning it as I knew you'd sort it out when you do your final copy (starting again with the full file).

Pol

[caveman]

Re: The right low key mood or just too dark?

I'd boost the exposure personally. Can see what you are doing but it's a bit flat, like Pol says.

[Kev]

Re: The right low key mood or just too dark?

I'm starting to learn allot from all your posts.


So much more to finishing off the photo you 1st took!!

Ill get ther in time....No rush as im enjoying myself!

[vj_photography]

Re: The right low key mood or just too dark?

I think on your first picture the red filter would have helped it dramatically.. I would increae exposure a little on the boat.. for me that is too dark..

[Mihir]

Re: The right low key mood or just too dark?

my personal preference says too dark..