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Ed Woodson Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #1 · What could I have done? While I think this is one of the better photos I have taken, I've seen a couple of things that I thought I could have done better/differently. So, what suggestions would you have that would made this a better photograph? Edited by Ed Woodson on Apr 06, 2008 at 08:49 AM GMT Edited on Apr 06, 2008 at 01:49 PM Mar 28, 2008 at 12:28 PM

leadZERO Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #2 · What could I have done? I like this. One suggestion though, the aqueduct (is that what you'd call it?) on the left really doesn't add to the picture. I would have liked to see the rest of the cabin instead. Mar 28, 2008 at 01:23 PM

Bob Jarman Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #3 · What could I have done? Ed, First, on this monitor, which is not too great, the image looks soft and a bit over saturated. I'm not familiar with Pentax files, but the exif indicates a jpg with # White Balance = manual (1) # Focal Length in 35mm Film = 43 # Scene Capture Type = standard (0) # Contrast = hard (2) # Saturation = high (2) # Sharpness = hard (2) and no post-processing? IOW, straight out-of-the-box. If this is the case, and somebody help me here, I think you've probably closed the door on any major manipulations. If possible, I'd recommend shooting RAW so you can really manage WB, saturation, sharpness, etc. in post-processing. Also, the composition for me seems to be in the middle - not tight enough, or not wide enough to include more of the mill. Just my opinion. Was this taken at Cade's Cove? regards, Bob Mar 28, 2008 at 01:31 PM

Ed Woodson Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #4 · What could I have done? leadZERO wrote: I like this. One suggestion though, the aqueduct (is that what you'd call it?) on the left really doesn't add to the picture. I would have liked to see the rest of the cabin instead. That's called a "Sluice" (pronounced slew.) Unfortunately, there was some contruction work going on and I couln't get more of the cabin in. Thanks, Ed Edited on Mar 28, 2008 at 01:49 PM Mar 28, 2008 at 01:48 PM

Ed Woodson Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #5 · What could I have done? Bob Jarman wrote: Ed, First, on this monitor, which is not too great, the image looks soft and a bit over saturated. I'm not familiar with Pentax files, but the exif indicates a jpg with # White Balance = manual (1) # Focal Length in 35mm Film = 43 # Scene Capture Type = standard (0) # Contrast = hard (2) # Saturation = high (2) # Sharpness = hard (2) and no post-processing? IOW, straight out-of-the-box. If this is the case, and somebody help me here, I think you've probably closed the door on any major manipulations. If possible, I'd recommend shooting RAW so you can really manage WB, saturation, sharpness, etc. in post-processing. Also, the composition for me seems to be in the middle - not tight enough, or not wide enough to include more of the mill. Just my opinion. Was this taken at Cade's Cove? regards, Bob Yes, this is the Grist Mill at Cades Cove. Well, unfortunately, I switched back to RAW just after I took this photo. And, I had the jpeg settings set a little heavy. I was a bit handicapped as far as the composition was concerned. There was a truck just to the left of my photo and construction equipment just to the right and the entire mill was roped off with yellow tape so I really couldn't get it and wider/narrower. One mistake that I know I made was not having a cpl on my camera at the time I took this shot. There is a great relection/glare on the roof that seems to draw the eye there. I'd like to not have the tree in the photo either but I'd lose too much of the photo if I cropped it out. I did play with it just a little bit. Maybe this will be an improvement Thanks for you comments. I'll take this photo again sometime in the future but I really liked the lighting I had for this one. Ed Edited by Ed Woodson on Apr 06, 2008 at 08:47 AM GMT Edited on Apr 06, 2008 at 01:47 PM Mar 28, 2008 at 01:59 PM

Bob Jarman Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #6 · What could I have done? Ed, IKWYM, took a series of photos at the Georgia Aquarium only to discover upon getting home that I forgot to reset the ISO - lots of blurred fish <EDIT> I like the warmth of the first, the second, imo, is over sharpened and shakes are still blown out. Bob Edited on Mar 29, 2008 at 12:40 AM Mar 28, 2008 at 02:29 PM

Ed Woodson Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #7 · What could I have done? Info removed. Edited by Ed Woodson on Apr 06, 2008 at 08:48 AM GMT Edited on Apr 06, 2008 at 01:48 PM Mar 29, 2008 at 02:58 AM

Bob Jarman Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #8 · What could I have done? Nice. If you have a chance, wander through the cementary behind the church and check the dates on the markers - several of those poor families lost an infant two or three consecutive winters. Helps one to appreciate what we have. Bob Edited on Mar 29, 2008 at 11:28 AM Mar 29, 2008 at 11:28 AM

perspective Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #9 · What could I have done? I played around with this one just for fun to get some interesting effects. I did a B&W conversion layer along with some moderate curves as well as burning and dodging. I don't know if I'd call this great art or anything - I was just trying to make it look different. Edited on Mar 31, 2008 at 08:52 PM Mar 31, 2008 at 08:51 PM

Bob Jarman Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #10 · What could I have done? Perspective, Now I like that, perhaps a little too hot for others but I like the way you brought of the greens in the foliage and colored the shingles. Bob Apr 01, 2008 at 12:49 AM

srapson Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #11 · What could I have done? Ed- Of the two you posted I quite prefer the second. The less worn, more red, wood helps balance the color out a little against all the blues and greens in the original shot. Also the change in angle reveals more texture to the walls and detail in the waterwheel, not to mention pulling the focal points out of the middle of the shot. Sam Apr 01, 2008 at 09:46 AM

patrickemmons Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #12 · What could I have done? I did some basic retouching to it - I think it was too flat and needed some extra contrast to pop more. Also - some dodging and burning too. Apr 01, 2008 at 02:31 PM

Ed Woodson Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #13 · What could I have done? Thanks to everyone for your comments, and help, on my photos. Ed Apr 01, 2008 at 11:04 PM

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