ISO 2000, 24-70mm @ 70mm, f/11, 1/60
Shot this at a high ISO giving me lots of noise. I don't recalll my reasoning at the time, but now it makes no sense since I was using a tripod and could have used a lower ISO and a longer exposure.
Bill, you're right, you've got a lot of noise here. That said, I think it's a lovely composition and worth trying to save. That might mean adding some special effect filters - making it look more like a sketch or a painting - that might give you a way to cover up all that noise. Another option would be to try a surface blur on all the water - that sometimes cuts back on the noise level in the water areas.
I especially like the starred lights shining through between the bridge sections. I might consider evicting the power lines & tower in the ULC of the BG - everything else seems to natural that those look a bit out of place.
Beautiful light and composition. Good self critique about the noise and high ISO. The newest versions of NR software [sometimes] do a pretty good job of preserving detail. I have had some (but inconsistent) success with Topaz DeNoise 5, adjusting the sliders to preserve detail and reduce blur. But better to get it right in the camera.
Rouge River Bridge
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