The Gates of Hyde Park
- Category:
- Abstract & conceptual
- Date taken:
- Location:
- Hyde Park
- Camera:
- Nikon D3100
- Exif:
- 1/1250s f/5 ISO 800 50mm
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sepiashutters
Good improvements. Now it isn't as dark of a focal point- good editing.
21 July 2012 -
AlexandraLauren
Awesome!
22 July 2012 -
mblum4
What do you like?
Ilike the symetri here in this image ,and the nature that surround these gates ,it s valuble nature and i like the composition ,you have captured well this,good focus too and I like the light at the end ,,,good job
21 July 2012What would you improve?
I think the photographer has showed well this nice nature and the symetry of these gates,a nice shot
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kavian@mblum4 @AlexandraLauren @sepiashutters Thank you very much for your kind word! Very helpful and much appreciated!! I tried HDR, but it ruins the natural, dark feel of this photo, but I have taken your advice and brighten the dark shadows caused by the trees. Here's a revised version - please let me know what you think and if you have any more improvements! Thanks: http://i47.tinypic.com/2a85eom.jpg
21 July 2012
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sepiashutters
What do you like?
The picture as a whole is very strong. Each element combines with the other to put together a great shot of the entryway.
21 July 2012What would you improve?
I would try and use HDR to get all of that black from being in the middle. Really the only way to do this with the D3100 is to find software online, but I've found something that works almost as well as the HDR software. With the D3100 (and most recent Nikon DSLRs) you have the option of in-camera editing, or processing. Use the feature which allows you to mash two photos together- this can only be done with RAW files, or NEF as Nikon calls them. I also suggest that you use a tripod or other flat surface to best mash the photos together.
So this will obviously means that you a) take two shots of one scene without change, and b) change the exposure in each photo to help meld the shadows. Then just use that feature in post-processing, and you'll have yourself an HDR photo. It's the same princible that the cameras that have the HDR feature use, it's just more tedious.
If you've got any questions, feel free to ask. -
AlexandraLauren
What do you like?
This is beautiful. I love all the different tones and textures you've captured here, particularly how the light is hitting all the leaves that frame your subject.
21 July 2012What would you improve?
I think this is a pretty strong picture as is, but I'm not entirely sure what the black space in the center of the photo is supposed to be (steps up to the gate, part of the gate itself, a shadow from the hanging ivy...?) and this confuses me. With out changing the tone of the rest of the image I'd try pulling a little bit more detail into that part of your image. Actually, if you wanted to play with you image more, with all the different and rich shades of green and brown, I bet you could make a very interesting HDR image.
P.s. I also love the symmetry and framing you've set up here.
kavian@sepiashutters @AlexandraLauren Thanks! Glad you liked the improvement!
22 July 2012