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Scott Kroeker
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This was taken last spring at the shores of Lake Dauphin in Manitoba. When I arrived at this beach the light and scenery was literally jaw dropping surreal. I have a few photos of this scene but it pales in comparison to the real experience. I don't believe the technology exists to truly capture it in a photo. Though I can always try, right?

I am providing 4 variations and would love feedback which you prefer and why you prefer it.

Thank you and enjoy!

v1 light processing
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8254/8697298136_9c839361aa_b.jpg

v2 heavier processing
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8256/8697297548_8f456d0a40_b.jpg

v3 black & white conversion
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8544/8696173883_df185044ba_b.jpg

v4 blend of v2 and v3
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8391/8696172649_755c34fc02_b.jpg

Here is a 4up composite for easier comparison:
click to view image

Thanks for looking!



***NEW EDIT BASED ON FEEDBACK***

final version:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8265/8704027672_4cc174a1f3_b.jpg

Edited on May 02, 2013 at 11:18 PM · View previous versions
May 01, 2013 at 01:52 PM
charlandk
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


I prefer #1
May 01, 2013 at 02:17 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


Scott,
Wow, surreal is right!!

I would go with #1but would crop some off the bottom to make it less "anchored".

What a great scene

Dan
May 01, 2013 at 02:25 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


Of all these, I prefer #1. It feels more serene. The clouds in the others are a bit garish and takes away from the serenity of the scene. Also, It seems that the horizon is a bit tilted up towards the right side. Not sure if that's intentional or not, but it did stick out at me.


May 01, 2013 at 03:09 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


I think #1 but I'd be tempted to darken down the left hand side a bit and better balance the exposure with the right. Taken individually they are all nice, lovely light.

Paul.
May 01, 2013 at 04:45 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


Scott- Although I really like the image, the brightness and amount of blue is a bit overwhelming.
So I prefer the B&W- which is very close to perfection IMO.
Charlie
May 01, 2013 at 05:55 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


I think #1 has the most surreal light of the set.

Sasha.
May 01, 2013 at 06:57 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


Love the B&W version out of four. Nice going!
May 01, 2013 at 07:30 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


Hi Scott,

Very cool shot. I'm going with #2.

For the detail in the rock.
I like the details in the clouds and horizon better.

Although I do think you could bring up the darker FG water a tad to help balance it.

JBR
May 01, 2013 at 11:43 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


Wonderful image Scott. If I had to pick one it would be #1, but I would want to reduce the highlight levels on that one. Maybe a combination of shadow levels from #1 with the highlight levels of #2.
May 02, 2013 at 12:44 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


Very nice. I like #1 as I can get lost in the horizon. Cropping a tad off the bottom tends to give a feel of being further into the water than you are. Nice work.
May 02, 2013 at 01:16 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


Hey Scott,

Where is the "none of the above option" in your poll...

#2 is my favorite from this group. I think where the horizon is blown on the left side of them all but #2 hurts those shots.

Jim
May 02, 2013 at 02:07 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


I prefer #1. The left horizon is a little hot. Great composition!

Heinz
May 02, 2013 at 04:06 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


I'm going to pick #4. You say it was surreal and I think the extra saturated blues help to impart a sense of surreality to the image. Naturally I'm in the minority


May 02, 2013 at 10:49 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


Tough question. For me, the very bright tones on the foreground rock are a bit problematic, and they seem like they might slightly blow out. I sort of like the anchoring effect of having the rock there, but...

A way to handle that could be a masked curve that steepens in the lighter tones in order to bring back a few of then not-quite-white tones. A layer using that shadow/highlight tool could work, as could some of the LR or ACR sliders.

The water, reflections, and clouds are striking. I think I'd rather see this one in color.

Dan
May 02, 2013 at 11:14 AM
Scott Kroeker
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Thank you all so much for your input and suggestions. All much appreciated!

I have gone back and reworked the image. I am finally happy with how I want this image to look. Like I said in the OP this scene was so surreal I felt like I had transitioned to another planet. Something I hope to experience again one day. Since my GF's parents actually own shore on this lake that might happen.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8265/8704027672_4cc174a1f3_b.jpg
May 02, 2013 at 11:15 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


Work for me. Seems better balanced now.
May 03, 2013 at 12:17 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


The final image is definitely a winner here Scott. It just seems more balanced and all the "brighter" parts that were a bit distracting in the beginning iterations are gone and the whole images is more balanced and man those clouds and reflection are just awesome man!


Jason
May 03, 2013 at 12:36 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


Hey Scott,

I can imagine that was a very surreal experience. That is quite an expanse of water that ends in nothing. I like your edit, but as I viewed it, I wondered what it would look like without that floating thingy...

Jim
May 03, 2013 at 12:56 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Blue Dream (4 options) +new edit


The final version is indeed the nicest.
May 03, 2013 at 12:38 PM
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