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Thread: The Wetlands

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    The Wetlands

    A couple of spring shots, shortly after I bought my A510.

    2/18/05: just thought I'd share these.

    Something about the second one seems off, perhaps the flowers are dull, any tips on making the flowers more vibrant while keeping the rest the same? Maybe a flash? Or editing?
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    I think your issue is too much contrast.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Yuck
    Something about the second one seems off, perhaps the flowers are dull, any tips on making the flowers more vibrant while keeping the rest the same? Maybe a flash? Or editing?
    Another option although not available after the fact would be to shoot from a higher angle so the flowers aren't in front of the very bright sky.

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    Re: The Wetlands

    I think a bit of fill would have helped the flowers but you wouldn't want it too strong. I like the scene as it is with the lake and hills being the subject. If you brighten the flowers much, they become the subject - that's OK if that's what you want.
    Lots of gulls in that first pic. Hitchcock could have used it.
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    Re: The Wetlands

    yeah it was scary, I wanted an umbrella, but fortunately, I didnt need it ;)
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    Re: The Wetlands

    I feel that the bottom shot is the stronger of the two: more balance, better color, better composition. But the top one is different - it has a great October, errie feel With all those birds there, I guess it shows why wetlands are protected areas.

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    Re: The Wetlands

    I just remembered I took some slides too

    A couple geese and some, err...goslings...yeah, so I cheated and looked it up. Slight crop because I didnt like how I originally framed it. taken probably at 200mm.
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    Re: The Wetlands

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Yuck
    I just remembered I took some slides too

    A couple geese and some, err...goslings...yeah, so I cheated and looked it up. Slight crop because I didnt like how I originally framed it. taken probably at 200mm.
    Don't we all wish for a simple life like this sometimes...

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