Hello all,

This shot was taken at around midnight in the rain with a tripod. Seems that this photo can be improved, just not sure how. I sharpened it with decent results. (original is posted). Any advise on adjustment that your expert eyes can see would be greatly appreciated. This photo will be eventually be framed and presented as a gift. Thanks.

I would make the sign visible.

I ran the photo thru Digital Roc and got a whiter light. Not having ever seen the memorial, I don't know which light cast is correct. I also brought out the sign above the memorial.

dc

Thanks Chillin, making that sign visible didn't even cross my mind. Dcobb, the light in the original is about right.

Nice photo - Here's my one minutes worth.

Duplicated background
Image => Adjustment => Shadows/Highlights
Use Shadow slider to lighten shadows
Layer => Add Layer Mask => Reveal All
Select Layer Mask and use a black brush to hide top and bottom dark areas.

Hi, I know it's a bit off on all accounts, but rather than deleting it, I am posting it here anyway.

Berwin

Quick question. Why do the arms appear to be transparent?

Quick question. Why do the arms appear to be transparent?

Because they moved during exposure?

How do I fix that? Paint them in?

I'd leave them as they are. Painted in could look fake. And folks expect some subject movement during long exposures. Doesn't really detract from the image IMO.

Channel overlays are the way to go usually because a lot of information is stored in the red, green, and blue channels that might just be perfect for brightening or darkening an image. I used the red channel with a linear dodge and then again with the cleanest brightest channel that combination produced and used it to brighten it up just a little more and thus preserved the natural color of the picture and everything worth seeing it there. Channels are awesome.

Hi Dimmi,

Just another version... I kinda liked the warm tones for this one.

Beth

Yikes! When I saw it posted, it really was warm..... this is a bit better.

Beth

Your second one really looks great, Solitear!

Thanks, Dave! I just finished a huge batch of dark photos so this one felt familiar to me.

Beth

Great work Beth, but I like the original very much.
I feel like the climate is lost in this brightness … but this is only MHO.

I agree. After taking in everybody's advise and effort (much appreciated) I think that sharpening just a tad and making the sign just visible will do the trick. The "feel" of the photo is lost when it gets too bright. I will post my "fixed" photo tomorrow. I am looking forward to your comments.

-Hi Beth :)

Thanks, Chillin..... I like the look of the original, too.... but, I confess, I'm a wimp when it comes to night shots with warm tones....... I should check in to some sort of rehab.... hehehe :wink:

Beth

Hey Demmi..... good to see ya! This is a great photo.

my try

saby