A softer sunset

[Hilary Hann]

Another Mara sunset but not as brilliant colours as some of the others, it was actually the first taken on this particular trip.
Techs; 7D; EF24-85mm @ 35mm; f11; 1/250; ISO 400

[Hilary Hann]

Here is the image … I hope!

[Dave Mills]

Hi Hilary, Nice composition with the trees well placed making for nice silhouettes. Just enough base with a dramatic sky.
I kicked the color up a bit so you could see another presentation. Good job...

[Hilary Hann]

Thanks Dave. Our minds must run on the same lines as this is almost identical to the image I had before I toned it down a little. I like both, thanks for taking the time to repost.

[Dave Mills]

My pleasure Hilary. Keep up the good work!

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hi Hilary,
Still out on my tour so I won't have time right now to take a crack at it......while I like how Dave opened up the lower right tree area....not sure I like the added warmth to the blues in the sky. I would also try to brign out the rays as much as possible. I am also debating the highlights in the UR? I know the sun does blow them out during such situations....any chance there is more in there you can bring out? I ask because many times while PP'ing similar images I have to be careful....even when I do curves or levels....not to touch that area otherwise it tends to get more blown out.....make sense? I really like the way you composed this overall and the pano crop was a perfect choice as it further emphasizes the tree and rays! Very nicely done!!!

[Hilary Hann]

Roman, appreciate the advice and I'll see what I can find by going back a step in pp'ing. Thanks.

[Dennis "Curly" Buchner]

nice composition, tree's and clouds really make the image. Maybe tone down the highlights as Roman suggested

[Hilary Hann]

I've done a little work on it but I may have to start from scratch. :confused: