Posted by John Wiker on February 3, 2010 at 11:57 AM
I took this photo just as the sun was coming up, I liked the colors that were showing up in the trees. I did bump up the contrast, but now I think it looks a bit too dark, any comments welcome.
Posted by Robert Dayton on February 3, 2010 at 12:53 PM
I agree with you that it may be a bit dark. However, I like the shape of the
Joshua Tree which you chose to compose. It also looks like you're beginning
to get some nice color in the sky.
Posted by Paul Duval on February 3, 2010 at 8:26 PM
To correct the darkness but to retain contrast, lighten your shadows. I have photoshop elements and there are a couple of place in this editing program you can lighten the shadows. This will open up the dark areas, but you have to use a light touch to retain what bumping the contrast gave you in the midtones and highlights.
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2 repliesJoshua Tree which you chose to compose. It also looks like you're beginning
to get some nice color in the sky.
Paul