Sunset on the River

I shot these yesterday on my way home. I'm still trying to get these low light shots right, and probable will be for a while. Any info is much appreciated.

Thanks again
Darin

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I think you could brighten the foreground some in the second two. Do you use an ND grad? It would help bring out more detail in the foreground.

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Originally Posted by Greg McCary

I think you could brighten the foreground some in the second two. Do you use an ND grad? It would help bring out more detail in the foreground.

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That has been my biggest headache.Trying to get the proper exposure in the foreground without loosing the sky has proven to be a challenge, to say the least. I did not use a ND grad. I actually don't even own one. Looks like its time to buy some. Do you think a 2-stop ND would be a good place to start? Thanks for the help Greg.

Darin

Greg's right but otherwise lovely scene.
Did you try to lighten the shadows and/or darken highlights?

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Originally Posted by Canyon Hiker

That has been my biggest headache.Trying to get the proper exposure in the foreground without loosing the sky has proven to be a challenge, to say the least. I did not use a ND grad. I actually don't even own one. Looks like its time to buy some. Do you think a 2-stop ND would be a good place to start? Thanks for the help Greg.

Darin

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A 2 stop is all I use. I would get one like the Cokin that can be adjusted to the scene. A screw on one divides the scene right in the middle which kills the rule of thirds.

first one is fantastic