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    This ship has actually run aground off one of the beaches in Cape Town. I thought it would make a good subject against a setting sun. I purposely left the ship slightly exposed. Should I have created a complete silhouette, or does this work as is. The colours are as shot.

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    I liked the tonal range and hues of the sky, Stuart. The way it is presented, i wish i could see some details of the ship. It merges with the water body and has taken away some impact of the image. A bit of shadow recovery will help. A different take could have been to take the image from a lower angle and silhouette the ship against the dusk sky. Well worth visiting it again and try some different angles. TFS.

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    Hey Stuart,
    Same to you!!! I agree with Ramesh on a bit more detail in the FG. Either a S/H adjustment or a levels layer adjustment just on the water area.....both should bring up just enough detail and silhouette to give it a bit more depth. Sky colors look great so just a small tweak will take this up a notch.

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    Thanks a stack Ramesh and Roman. I was in two minds how to achieve this. I have other images with much more light, but wasnt sure in this how dark to go to create a silhouette. Here is my repost with your suggestion of going lighter. Hope this works.

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    Stuart, i was thinking more in line like this. I used Capture NX2 to selectively open up the waters and sharpened the image. Also removed those specs of light from the ship. I think the turbulent waters of the sea contrasts well with the serene sky and i realized that only after opening it up. Let me know your views.

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    Hi Ramesh, your version of bringing out more detail works very well - thanks a lot. As I stated, I have others with more light on different days, so I will play and see what results I can achieve.

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    Beautiful composition, Stuart. I like the sky and the silhouette has come out nice the Ramesh's final post.

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    Thank you Indranil.

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    Beautiful sky and overall comp. Ramesh's repost really adds to it.

    That's one big ship!

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    Thanks a stack Lance.

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    Hi Stuart, Agree with others regarding seeing more of the ship and Ramesh's repost satisfied that for me.Alot better balance between the darkened sea and bright sky....

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    Ramesh's repost works well for me. Outstanding sky and silhouette. Well done, Stuart.

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    Dave, John, your comments are appreciated, thanks a lot.

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    Stuart,

    I like Ramesh's repost of your well composed image.

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