Darkness and Light at Sunset

[AdamK]

This photo feels very heavily photoshopped and I don't know why. I used two ND filters stacked on top of each other and waited for the sun to set a little as not to overexpose the photo then used the cameras contrast setting to it's highest. I'm Surprised I didn't get a lot of vignetting.

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Please,please tell me what you think. I really like this photo but I have a feeling nobody else will. haha

 

[dklod]

I dont mind it, horizon feels a little crooked. Looks almost HDR with the range you have picked up. But, I like it.

 

[AdamK]

I dont mind it, horizon feels a little crooked. Looks almost HDR with the range you have picked up. But, I like it.

The horizon does look crooked but when I put the ruler on it it's level? Trick of the eye. And I think your right, that's whats making me feel like it's
photoshoped.

EDIT: You were right the Horizon was off :/ My stupid tripod and measuring skills.

 

[dklod]

Mountain ranges can play havoc with horizon lines. I began to second guess myself once I looked at it more. Its only very slight though. I would not be overly concerned about it.

 

[AdamK]

Mountain ranges can play havoc with horizon lines. I began to second guess myself once I looked at it more. Its only very slight though. I would not be overly concerned about it.

Oh I know, its so hard straightening the horizon even with a level on the camera :meh: Well I tried my best to straighten it without too much cropping. If it's crooked, it's crooked