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    Crystal Springs reservoir near San Mateo, CA.

    Does it work or not?



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    the processing looks good. you got some nice depth here. one thing i would do if you have it is to add some more to the bottom. the biggest tree on the bottom frame edge center left is cut and i think it would be better if it was added in completely. the other thing is some limbs that are jutting into the frame on the right just above the pampas grasses. i'd clean those up. i like how the water travels diagonally through the frame.

    silver efex pro is a nice plugin for black and white conversions. gives you a lot of options and is relatively inexpensive. may want to give the free trial a look over.

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    Hi Arash,
    I think compositionally this works but the PP'ing of the B&W needs some tweaks. I like the fog and the way the water leads you to the mountains.

    I agree with Harold on the RH tree so in the repost I eliminated it (combination of crop/clone/patch) as it drew the eye too much. I also did a small clean up up front of a few twigs. The major tonal changes were done with a S/H adjustment on the sky to tone down the clouds and the rest were levels layers along with B/C and a final bit of dodging and burning. changes the mood....but it does show you where you can take this if you so chose. Varying those levels and contrast layers will give you the final look that you will like. Let me know what you think.

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    more pop..not as flat now. nice job, roman!!

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    Thanks Roman, I like it certainly more pop than the original.
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    Yes, the repost has more pop. Good eye for the scene and the b/w idea Arash. I like it. Dave

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    Aras,

    I am in 100% agreement with Roman's suggestions and repost.

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    Nice composition, Arash. I like the jagged coast and the diagonal lines. I like Roman's repost.

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