Hot Summer Nights [Landscapes & Travel ]
Uploaded: July 15, 2003 06:57:24
Lake Charleviox, MI. 80-200mm with 2X converter. 1/80sec at F4.5, EV-0.3.
Dawn Balaban July 15, 2003
Great Shot Heather! I love the compostion,color. It really comes together. #46098Gabriela Cunha July 15, 2003
just great!Jeff Robinson July 15, 2003
Heather, great image. The boat really enhances the beautful sunset. Jeff #143009Susana Matos July 15, 2003
This is something... how did you get that orange color? with filters?Heather K. McFarland July 15, 2003
Thank you Dawn, Gaby, JR and Susana.No filters Susana. Nikons render sunsets very warm and orange. The only PS work was tone curve adjustment to bump up the saturation/contrast due to deliberately underexposing the scene a bit. Here is a link to the original untouched image so you can see the difference. Tone curve just brought out all the orange already in the image.
http://www.digitalphotocontest.com/photodisplay.php?photoid=508703 #143048
Susana Matos July 15, 2003
thank you Heather, nice to have a so complete answer. I saw the original and then saw other photos, some I recognised from you, wonderful photos...Heather K. McFarland July 15, 2003
Your welcome Susana. The long focal length and 2x converter help to also capture stronger colors of sunsets it seems. The type of sunset also makes a big difference. This sunset occured after a hot (87 degrees) and very humid day. These types of conditions tend to produce very orange sunsets here in Michigan. #143066Roseann E. Dreasher July 15, 2003
I like this version much better than the original...it's fab! #143073Heather K. McFarland July 15, 2003
Thank you Roseann. I strongly believe that over 90 percent of all digital images must have tone curve or levels adjustments applied in order to bring out the tones and dynamic range that our digital cameras capture in the originals. These are our most important digital darkroom tools!! #143079Roseann E. Dreasher July 15, 2003
I agree! The first adjustment I make in Photoshop is the levels and contrast then usually play with the hues...so much to do and so little time to play! #143081Susana Matos July 15, 2003
just great this exchange of opinions! I agree with you, at least I often do a PS adjustement. But I know I have to learn a lot more about photography.June Marie Sobrito July 15, 2003
Outstanding! The tones are gorgeous!! And the composition perfect!! #143246Evy Johansen July 15, 2003
Fabulous image, Heather! #143341Gary W. Lake July 16, 2003
This is definitely a "WOW" shot! Beautiful colors, great sharpness, and wonderful composition! #144059Patrick Campbell July 18, 2003
Very nice (as usual) Heather, looks like a winner to me! I agree with you on the use of levels and/or curves. Standard operating procedure for me. 87 degrees is a cool night this time of year in Redding, but, hey, it's a dry heat! (Yeah right....) :-) #145234Murry Grigsby August 14, 2003
Congrats again, Heather!! #166074Gary W. Lake August 14, 2003
Congrats Heather - this one should go far! #166347Patrick Campbell August 14, 2003
Way to go Heather in the finals round this month! Wonderful capture, good luck with this! #166578Evy Johansen August 14, 2003
Congrats! Well deserved! #166606Carolyn M. Fletcher August 15, 2003
Congrats, Heather! #167094Bernard B. Travers August 15, 2003
THIS KICKS, O great one. Truly. Congratulations, Heather. #167649Gary H. Minish August 16, 2003
Great photo and a well deserved win, Heather! Congratulations :-) #168855Dolores Neilson August 16, 2003
congrats Heather!! woo hoo! #169031Bernard B. Travers August 16, 2003
Great win, Ms. McFarland. Muy congrats. to you. Muy. #169181Tony Gough August 16, 2003
Congrats Heather on your win, it make me want to be out there just cruising. Great pic. #169234Patrick Campbell August 16, 2003
Congrats Heather! Great photo! #169241Susana Matos August 16, 2003
i´ve appreciated so much this photo the first time I saw it!! I´m really happy to see it here... CONGRATULATIONS, well deserved,Damian P. Gadal August 16, 2003
Beautiful shot - Congrats Heather! #169338Murry Grigsby August 16, 2003
Congratulations on your win, Heather! #169507Evy Johansen August 16, 2003
Many congratulations on your win, Heather! #169745Karen Seargeant August 16, 2003
Wonderful shot, Heather! Congrats! #169781Barbara K. Breitsameter August 16, 2003
One of my favorite places in the midwest. So, so lovely! Congrats Heather! #169829Monika Sapek August 18, 2003
Many congratulations on your another Second Place Win, Heather! Love the colors here!Christina Bowker August 18, 2003
Stunning! #171658Connie L. Carpenter August 21, 2003
Congratulations, Heather... fantastic shot. #173720Christina Bowker August 21, 2003
I just cant get over this! #173863Jean Papo August 23, 2003
Outstanding, brilliant work is the norm for you, and this is no exception! Also what is so great is your helpfulness in teaching the rest of us the techniques to try to accomplish similar results. Congratulations, Heather! #175970Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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