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by pedrobop

Comment by glad2badad:
Hmmm....why are your HDR photos looking so flat? I hope you don't hate me for seeing the downside here. This photo looks like it's missing some contrast and life, especially in the middle areas where the buildings are.

Am I seeing a reflection in the mid upper-left? Were you shooting thru glass (dumb question, you probably were)? THAT could account for some of the flat lighting I'm seeing. If possible (don't know your camera), try using a circular polarizer if you can to cut reflections on glass.

If I were to present this photo I'd have cropped out the upper blownout sky to include just the orange/yellows and the city below. See what auto-levels does for the lighting, and add a touch of contrast.

All JMO of course. This photo could be a good one to post to the forums for additional feedback (if you're looking for it that is). :-)

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by pedrobop

Comment by glad2badad:
You mentioned it, so I'll respond. As for this in the HDR II challenge, honestly, it would likely be a contender for the last page when the results came in. IMO there's just not enough compelling subject matter to make it interesting. Additionally, the HDR (at least as applied here), just gives the lower areas a washed out feeling.

What I do find interesting in this photo is the lighting and shadows upon the wall. There's a photo opportunity in the making over there! :-)

Lonely Lady
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Comment by Judi:
HDR...whether natural or 'cartoonish' will generally always have an edge to it. On the monitor I am viewing this image on, the image appears quite flat. Try a little Brightness/Contrast with maybe a BW Gradient Map with a blend mode as well as some Dodge & Burn to make your image pop. For the record...I gave you a 6.

Chapters in dinner...which one will you eat?
by pedrobop

Comment by Lelez:
Parabéns Pedro!! Muito legal sua foto, eu votei 8 nela.

Chapters in dinner...which one will you eat?
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Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Second place on your profile page, great job, Pedro! I love to see these high scores with less expensive gear!

Chapters in dinner...which one will you eat?
by pedrobop

Comment by hideout:
Love the rough look of the boxes ... adds character, the slight mis-matching of the pasta is unique, I possibly would have left out the pasta on the table surface, distracts from the rest. Good luck.

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Comment by bvy:
I think the perspective and angle are just fine. Maybe even go after a slight angle or tilt. If you do return, maybe pick a time when you have side lighting or better overcast conditions (the right side is a little washed out). This might look good in black and white also.

Chapters in dinner...which one will you eat?
by pedrobop

Comment by Keith_W:
Nice top down shot and good colors and setup.

Chapters in dinner...which one will you eat?
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Comment by Ja-9:
I really like this alot...good idea

JK bad perspective.jpg
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Comment by Yo_Spiff:
An interesting contrast. Looks like they are in the middle of repainting the place.