Lake Northam
This image is shown mainly to gain constructive criticism and any guidelines for improvement that may be offered.
I have converted from colour to sepia; duplicated the image and used colour burn mode before flattening; also added border.
Available for sale as Cards, Laminated Prints and Framed Prints
Noelene Davies, 3 months ago
Lovely capture Margo but would love to see it in it’s natural state.Do you have HDR if so it would look fantastic. Just a thought.
margo, 3 months ago
Thanks for your feedback Noelene. I will put up the original so you can see the results of what I have done. No, I do not have HDR but am considering Photomatix. [I did try the Photoshop CS2 version with one image at -1, 0 and +1 but was not successful with it.]
Judith Winde, 3 months ago
Margo, I’m going to consolidate my thoughts about this photo, in this form, the original version, and the edited version, here, okay? All three are very nice, but this version sets a particular mood that the others do not. The sepia tint gives this version a mysterious, moody feel that I find intriguing. I love the pseudo panoramic crop you gave to this version, as well as, the freathered border. My only suggestion would be to tone down the yellow a tad, and you’ve got yourself a hauntingly beautiful mood piece!
margo, 3 months ago
Thanks for your critique Judy. I quite liked the shot but just didn’t know how to improve it. The original was not satisfactory and I was devoid of inspiration. I agree with you about the toning – it is too heavy. I appreciate your suggestion and wish more people on RB would offer constructive criticism. Cheers!
Rosalie Dale IPA, 3 months ago
Margo I like all images – this one certainly does have a moody feel, but agree it may be a tad heavy – would love to see it lightened. I am of 2 minds about the feathered edging – maybe something a little less defined? Hmmmm. That S curve in the path is magic – wonderful seductive lead-in!!!
margo, 3 months ago
Nice to have your feedback Rosalie. I think I will come back to this one at some stage – will lighten it and try a more subtle edging. You probably recognized it as being in Victoria Park (next to Sydney University).
margo in reply to Rosalie Dale IPA’s comment, 3 months ago
Nice to have your feedback Rosalie. I think I will come back to this one at some stage – will lighten it and try a more subtle edging. You probably recognized it as being in Victoria Park (next to Sydney University).