Veendam in Bermuda

[Michael Lotito]

This is a five exposure HDR I took of the Veendam in Bermuda.

[Dave Mills]

Hi Michael, Your HDR work is very well handled. What I like most about the image is it's mild graphic quality during the period of dusk when the light is transitioning. The lights on the ship and surroundings add to the interest including a darkening sky. This type of image with so much going on around it is not easy to pull off well and I feel you did good job!....

[Robert Amoruso]

Michael,

Though you captured a lot of detail, I find the image too dark and flat. I suggest opening up the highlights with a levels correction letting points of light (street lights, windows on the ship, etc.) clip. Then increase contrast using a curves correction. With the curves correction, grab the upper right of the graph and pull left to open up the highlights.

I gave it a try and liked the results. Of course it does change the mode of the image. In the end, you call. Thanks for posting.

[Rachel Hollander]

I also feel it's a little dark. I like the inclusion of the coral and blue buildings next to the dock and the street lights have a nice star effect.

TFS,
Rachel

[Nick Palmieri]

Very nice image. Agree with Roberts tweaks. TFS

[jack williamson]

Michael I like this very much. The colors pop just right for me and there is great detail in the water. Although I like this just as it is I would'nt mind seeing Roberts' adjustments.

Jack

[Michael Lotito]

Using Roberts direction I made some adjustments and love the results. Just hope I didn't over do it. Thanks for everyones great suggestions.

Mike

[Robert Amoruso]

Michael,

I like it too. In the version I created I was a bit less aggressive in brightening up the whites. But overall I like how this looks.