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    Snowing in Southern California

    This was an image from the recent freak snow we had inland. I like the idea of the image I just wonder if there is something more to give it a punch. Maybe altering the color hue??
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    Re: Snowing in Southern California

    Jonas, on my monitor it looks a little dark. Perhaps a levels adjustment?
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    Re: Snowing in Southern California

    Jonas,

    Try setting the white balance on the snow - it looks a tad grey

    I like the colours - perhaps a little saturation boost as well

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    Re: Snowing in Southern California

    With the white set on the snow, and the brigtness adjusted, this will explode !
    It has a lot of potential.
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    Re: Snowing in Southern California

    Neato! I thought this was a fireworks image at first glance. The texture and arrangement are appropriate. I just keep itching to tweak the brightness and contrast on this one though. If you decide to tweak it please repost.
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    Re: Snowing in Southern California

    A great So. Cal snow image!
    I really like you idea on this one and you did a great job of making this an interesting image.
    I have to agree with the rest and say that the contrast needs to be tweaked. I would like to see the snow a little more white and bright.

    Great shot!
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    Re: Snowing in Southern California

    An interesting design, but just too dark. Also, bump up the contrast a tad to try to increase the depth of the photo ....

    GB

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    Re: Snowing in Southern California

    Wow! Thanks guys I did as you have suggested, Looks much better!!!
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    Re: Snowing in Southern California

    Lovely - much better.

    Bet it looks good in print

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