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    Default Greenstone Lake & reflection at sunrise

    This lake is east of Yosemite, in the Inyo National Forest. We took a boat ride across another lake and then a short hike to get here before sunrise last summer.

    40D + 10-22 (taken at 11mm), with tripod; ISO 200, f22, 1.6 sec. Cropped RHS slightly.
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    Nice symmetry going on here. I may suggest opening up the bushes/trees on the right of center, they are a bit too dark. Also, try a version with sky about 1/3 stop darker, and compare.

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    Hey Allen,
    You got out there for the right time of day! I do agree with Chris on tweaking the sky....to bring up as much contrast and depth that you can....this will take it up another notch. This one is definitely worth a revisit in PP'ing....to get it to its rightful place.

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    Here's a version that definitely opens up the darker bushes/trees to the right, and I think tweaks the sky about 1/3 stop darker:

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    Allen, I'd also take a look at the reflection of those trees/bushes, I see some sky colors in the trees/bushes too, consider bringing those out a little more. And perhaps explore burning in the sun kissed ridge by about 1/4 to a 1/3rd of a stop as well to bring back a little more saturation. Of course, go with how you feel to best express the image and how the scene "looks" to you.

    Sincerely, Chris

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    Good comments above by Chris and Roman. I also feel the areas hit by the sun should be a bit more saturated(careful not to overdo) with more contrast. They are a bit flat.
    I played with cropping some of the sky since the land area is almost perfectly centered. Just another idea...

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    I agree with the comments on darkening/more contrast on the sunlight peaks.

    On Dave's crop suggestion, John Shaw has mentioned that IHO with a perfect reflection and central horizon line is OK.

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    Wowwww.... !
    That's some grrreattt light on the peak. Perfectly still water contributing to that killer reflection.
    There's such fine symmetry in the image.
    Congrats on this fine image !

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    immaculate image here!! I would also increase contrast and saturation on the peaks as mentioned

    the reflection is pristine and I like that the rocks on the bottom are visible up front
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    Quote Originally Posted by Allen Hirsch View Post
    Here's a version that definitely opens up the darker bushes/trees to the right, and I think tweaks the sky about 1/3 stop darker:
    I really like this repost. Well done!

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