Maldon

Here are some I took at weekend in Maldon. They are not great but I think I imptroving a bit any help greatly appriecated. Im not completly happy with first one doesnt seem to have any punch if you no what I mean. Also edited using a trial version of CS5, now I really want that software but I willkeep dreaming
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Emma
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My favourite is no.4. Ems. It's nicely composed and pleasingly sharp. The shot of the lane disappearing into the distance is also good. Some of the others have a filmic, vintage feel due to the soft focus and low contast effects.

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Andrew

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2 and 4 for me, solid composition and exposure (although possibly very slightly too dark). Some of the other shots seem to be drastically underexposed though, was that your intention? 1 and 5 in particular, shouldn't the highlights on those clouds should be white? 6 and 7 are better, but I think are both still quite gloomy although the compositions seem fine. 6 needs the horizon straightened though Hope that helps!

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No. 2 has good contrast, the rest I find a bit murky although perhaps you were going for 'low key'

I would have a look at the levels histogram, and pull your sliders closer to the beginning and end of the histogram. Another trick is to use the levels 'eye-dropper' - click the white dropper on your brightest highlight, and it and all equivalent tones will become white. In a similar way, use the black 'eye-dropper' on something which should be black.

Ok thanks for comments I wasnt too happy with them PP wise. I will have another go. Thanks again.

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Emma
"Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever... it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything." Aaron Siskind
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I like No.4 with the boat, nice lines in that image. The opening image and the 5th for me is too grey. There is no real black or whites in the images, them clouds I'd expect to be white and punchy. Some are a tad dark as well

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#2 for me - it perfectly captures the track.

And I agree with bwlchmawr on the vintage feel. The last two could have been taken in the late 1800s. Which actually gives them some charm.

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