First Photoshopped Image of the DAY

[cgipson1]

Lots of good Exif viewers out there.. like PhotoME (also free.. and very configurable... and will export to several different formats)

[ PhotoME ]
PhotoME version: 0.79R17 (Build 856)

[ Overview ]
URL: http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...336-first-photoshopped-image-day-dsc_0011.jpg
File type: JPEG
File size: 1,204.9 KB
Creation date: 12/31/2012 02:36
Last modification: 1/17/2013 21:17
Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera: NIKON D3100
Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G
Software: ViewNX 2.0 M
Dimension: 3072 x 4608 px (14.2 MP, 2:3)
Focal length: 24 mm (equiv. 36 mm)
Aperture: F4
Exposure time: 1/15"
ISO speed rating: 2000/34°
Program: Not defined
Metering Mode: Pattern
White Balance: Auto
Focus Mode: AF-S
Image Stabilizer: On
Noise Reduction: Off
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode

 

[Tee]

FWIW, I like that you shot at f/4 (although given your lens, you wouldn't have been able to go f/1.8) and the one positive thing about using kit lenses is the ability to force the photographer to use their f/ stop wisely. Further, and I might be in the minority, I prefer the original much much better. Perhaps and little dodge and burn in some areas would help but it's much more better. I think what many new photographers do is go through their "discovery period" in which they mimic catchy actions and presets. In the end what we all figure out is a well exposed picture that captures a moment creates a better image than one loaded with processing. Yes, effects created by PS can enhance an image. We see it here all the time. But little tweaks seem to come out better. Just my $.02.