Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom. CC Welcomed

[PropilotBW]

I took my family to Magic Kingdom this past weekend, and I had a great time testing out my new Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4 C.
The weather was amazing, and most importantly, my kids had fun!
I am happy with he way my photos turned out.
I feel like I am improving, but I still want to get better. Please feel free to leave feedback
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[Pejacre]

Compositionally these are framed well. To my eye some are lacking a little saturation and punch maybe.

 

[PropilotBW]

Disney Parade Photos.

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[PropilotBW]

Cinderella Castle Fireworks
Note, this was my very first attempt at shooting fireworks.
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[CaptainNapalm]

Nice photos, good composition, I would spend a bit more time in post processing though.

 

[sscarmack]

Looks like you guys had a good time. And you captured the moments well!

 

[PropilotBW]

Nice photos, good composition, I would spend a bit more time in post processing though.

Thank you!
Do you mind expanding your thoughts about post processing?

 

[Parker219]

I give these an 8 out of 10. Which is pretty darn good!

I really like the fire breathing dragon and the first parade photo.

In my opinion, if you wanted to make these a 9 out of 10, you could is post processing.

For example, do you like your original or my edit better?

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[PropilotBW]

I give these an 8 out of 10. Which is pretty darn good!

I really like the fire breathing dragon and the first parade photo.

In my opinion, if you wanted to make these a 9 out of 10, you could is post processing.

For example, do you like your original or my edit better?

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Your edit is very nice. Thanks for showing. Did you increase saturation of the colors or what? Looks like you may have increased the exposure as well?

 

[Parker219]

I selected the castle, balloons, and a couple other things that caught my eye that I wanted to POP a little and did a 190% percent smart sharpen on them.

Warmed up the photo a little, straighten it, and added 20 to vibrance.

 

[PropilotBW]

I selected the castle, balloons, and a couple other things that caught my eye that I wanted to POP a little and did a 190% percent smart sharpen on them.

Warmed up the photo a little, straighten it, and added 20 to vibrance.

Thanks for the explanation.
Are you talking Lightroom? I have not discovered the "selection" feature yet

 

[Parker219]

Photoshop.

I get the whole lightroom and photoshop for $9.99 a month thing. Love it.