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Hank Christensen
03-30-2010, 09:40 AM
http://blog.hankchristensen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/MG_25801-Edit.jpg

Canon 5D Mk2
Canon 24-70 f/2.8L @ 51mm
1/6 sec @ f/16
-2 EV

I took the main image (with the above exposure) and then a second image exposed for the rising moon, then blended in the properly exposed moon in photoshop. I added vibrance in lightroom and a graduated filter effect to darken the sky just a bit to match the foreground. Finally, I added a slight S curve for additional contrast.

Thanks for taking a look - all comments welcome.

Bob Miller
03-30-2010, 03:34 PM
HI Hank...lovely colors and nice exposure.....strong mood...You might consider lightening the bottom of the image just a bit and bring out those lovely reflections going on! Looking forward to your next post!

Robert Amoruso
03-31-2010, 08:18 AM
Hank,

I understand why you darkened the clouds but overall, this has made the image dark. Normally, skies will be brighter then the water reflections. Overall, I would lighten this image. A curves adjustment and pulling up the curve (left and up) at its midpoint should do the trick.

Hank Christensen
03-31-2010, 09:43 AM
Thanks for the suggestion Robert. I have used a curve adjustment to lighten the image. At the same time, it has added a little more contrast, which I like. I tried to lighten a bit more, but the colors in the clouds really started to wash out. Anyway, here's the redo.

Robert Amoruso
03-31-2010, 10:50 AM
Hank,

That looks better.

Roman Kurywczak
03-31-2010, 01:50 PM
Hey Hank,
Robert covered my recommendations....nice job following the advice and the repost definitely works better!

Morkel Erasmus
03-31-2010, 03:27 PM
the repost works much better Hank, but overall nicely composed and blended...
:)

Dennis "Curly" Buchner
03-31-2010, 06:04 PM
Repost looks great

Kobus Tollig
04-01-2010, 04:44 AM
Ditto Roman here

Bob Miller
04-01-2010, 09:01 AM
Hi Hank...In my opinion those reflections look great but now the sky is is too bright and the moon- mood is lost. I would darken the sky now just a bit to bring back that mood. No matter what it is one nice image!

Dave Mills
04-02-2010, 08:26 AM
Hi hank, Beautiful image! I think somewhere between the two postings would be the right combination...