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[scooter2525]

Originals are taken in raw and these are the camera's jpgs. I'm still a noob with CS4 so if someone could point me in the right direction....

 

[Elese]

i really like these! i love how the sun is shining right on the subject and i love the reflections in the puddles!

-dramatic

 

[mrodgers]

I don't like the green spot on the plane in the first shot, but I do like how it's not a complete silhouette and has some light showing on the edge of the cowl.

 

[scooter2525]

I don't like the green spot on the plane in the first shot, but I do like how it's not a complete silhouette and has some light showing on the edge of the cowl.

I didn't intend to have the green spot there. What could I do in the future to prevent that from happening?

 

[4thirds_dude]

I didn't intend to have the green spot there. What could I do in the future to prevent that from happening?

Well, in post processing you could probably use the clone stamp tool to brush it out of there. It is a little distracting. As far as avoiding it in the actual capture, I'm not sure.

Also, you might considering using a mask and darkening the plane just a tad to make the silhouette fuller which I think would really enhance the image.

 

[scooter2525]

Also, you might considering using a mask and darkening the plane just a tad to make the silhouette fuller which I think would really enhance the image.

How would I go about using a mask on CS4 to darken the plane? Use quick selection or the like? Thanks!

 

[Beth81]

I like these pics

 

[hossmaster]

I didn't intend to have the green spot there. What could I do in the future to prevent that from happening?

its probably your UV filter reflecting back onto the lens.

 

[scooter2525]

Didn't have any UV on. Had a ND filter on though...

So as for PP, what would someone suggest I work on to make these photos pop.

Thanks beth!

 

[Samanax]

What could I do in the future to prevent that from happening?

A lens hood might help, but if you don't want any spots or flares you have to avoid shooting into the sun or light source (not always practical though).

 

[AlexColeman]

Just hit it in PP, when shooting like that with a cheap lens, (mostly) you will get flare. Both shots are good though, in the first one, you might want to darken the silhouette.