Another new month and another fun challenge..
This challenge is about processing 1 image in 4 different ways over 4 weeks.
Week 1
For this week I cropped the photo to what I wanted. Then in Exposure I changed the shadows to 29% and the contrast to 16%. I have used PicMonkey for these edits.
What do you think?
Kind thoughts and comments are welcome!
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This is such a beautiful photo!
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Thank you so much Joy!
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Honestly, I really like both. Different tones, different moods. I am a bit obsessed these days with reflective pictures and these are beautiful!
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Thank you, Lisa. I love the reflections too!
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Processed image looks more vibrant.
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Thank you so much Neih!
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The 2nd one is much clearer…
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I agree!!
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The crop is a definate improvement and I like how you have framed this image to be about the reflection rather than the house itself.
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Thank you! Yes I like the reflections too!
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Second photo is much sharper and clearer than the original one. The crop also helped to concentrate more on the bird and then the reflection in the water. Well done
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Thank you for your lovely compliment, Ineke! I am so enjoying this challenge!
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Can see you enjoy it!
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😀
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It looks like the bird doesn’t know whether to stay put or to fly! Love the reflections in the water as well. Great photo!
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The reflections were amazing! Thank you, Constance!
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Glad you cropped that pipe away! Nice reflections and tone.
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It had to go! 😀
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You’ve given it a nice, natural life. Good job.
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Thank you for the lovely compliment, Lynne. Glad you liked it!
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oh i love both! great capture, Aletta! beautiful 🙂
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Thank you, Lola! It was a very overcast day, I thought it was a bit too gray to begin with.
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I find myself agreeing with everyone! Really like the original and your changes with edit one.
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Thank you, Robyn!
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😃
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I think the improvements you have made have dramatically improved the image. I do wonder where you can go from here.
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Thank you, Ben! I have also wondered about that…….
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Great capture. I love what you have done with the editing. it really makes the reflections stand out and the composition is better as well.
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Thank you so much, Raewyn! You inspired me to experiment with editing 😀
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Quite a dramatic change from flat to pop!
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I was surprised about the difference it has made!
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I much like the enhanced contrast which gives the image more depth and makes the reflection in the water nicer. Image “pops” more. Lovely image. Good work on week one!
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Thank you so much for your encouraging words, Joanne!
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Week 1 looks nice! I like the reflections. 🙂
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Thank you, Amy, the reflections was an added bonus!
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Your edits are great! The reflection shows up so much better in the second.
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It is what I aimed for! Thank you Lore!
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Reblogged this on careabouteducation and commented:
Nice share. thanks
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Thanks!
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Wow – it looks so much sharper
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Yes, it really does!
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Good job, I really like what you did.
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Thank you, Snow! Much appreciated.
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I love these- both of them! Great capture with the seagull landing.and the reflection in the water of the grass
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I was very lucky to get the landing! Thank you for your comments!
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