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12/11/2003 10:10:36 PM · #1
I've been trying to get a decent shot of a sunrise, for no reason other than I'm up before dawn and seen a few that I wish I could have captured. I finally got this one the other day. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

12/11/2003 10:59:19 PM · #2
I think it's a beautiful shot. There are some nice elements here that almost always make a good picture better - namely receding fencelines and largely undisturbed snow. It almost looks like a painting.

The cloud colors are very nice. I would have also tried to get a shot with the sun peeking over the horizon and between the trees. But this one is a keeper.
12/11/2003 11:09:34 PM · #3
wow! it looks like a painting. Any post processing done?
12/12/2003 01:03:34 AM · #4
This is a beautiful shot. I relly like it. I've often dreamed of shooting the "perfect" sunrise shot - looks like you have one here.
12/12/2003 04:47:05 AM · #5
Peter - that looks like a great scene but have you gone a little crazy with the shadow/highlight filter in PShop CS? To me the effect is a bit distracting and disguises the natural impression that the snow delivers. I wonder what the original looks like - can you post it?

These are my only shots taken at sunrise so far.


12/12/2003 06:51:46 AM · #6
Yes, this is the original with no post-processing except resizing:



The image at the start of this thread had a fair amount of shadow/highlight (as Imagineer pointed out), sharpen, crop, saturation and levels. Too much, I suppose?

Imagineer, your three are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
12/12/2003 07:21:05 AM · #7
I prefer your original :-)

The other doesn't look "real" to me.
12/12/2003 09:04:25 AM · #8
Here are some of my dawn photos, little to no post-processing.

Generally, I prefer to try to make it look as close to what I saw as possible. Not to say I'm scientific about it, I certainly "romanticize" it some. So - I try to replicate what my "heart" saw.
12/12/2003 01:22:53 PM · #9
Peter - I prefer the original too which could do with a little lifting with curves, levels and a touch of sharpening. Very nice though and thanks for the comment too.

Wkmen - your heart's definitely in the right place! Nice work.
12/12/2003 02:57:35 PM · #10
Originally posted by Peterj407:

I've been trying to get a decent shot of a sunrise, for no reason other than I'm up before dawn and seen a few that I wish I could have captured. I finally got this one the other day. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

12/12/2003 02:58:28 PM · #11
Very Pretty!
12/12/2003 03:03:57 PM · #12
I prefer the original too! I take many Sunrise/Sunset shots. I personally strive for the ultimate shots w/ little to no photo editing
12/12/2003 10:57:02 PM · #13
Thans to you all for the comments and advice. That's what makes DPC great! Here is my revised version, based on the input you've given me:



I think its a big improvement; thanks, again.
Peter
12/13/2003 12:14:46 AM · #14
Image vs. photo ?? I loved the 1st; Color , Texture , Depth , Feel , WOW ! Just because you asked for advice doesn't mean you have to follow it . I sincerely hope you saved the 1st < image > . Would Ansel Adams have used Photoshop ?
04/03/2004 02:59:03 PM · #15
Hi. I tried to view the photo being discussed in this thread and got a message "Sorry, invalid i.d..... The administrators have been informed of your request" Did I do something wrong?
04/03/2004 03:08:46 PM · #16
Originally posted by ancientimages:

Hi. I tried to view the photo being discussed in this thread and got a message "Sorry, invalid i.d..... The administrators have been informed of your request" Did I do something wrong?


Probably not. This thread is from nearly four months ago, and Peter probably removed the photo from his portfolio to make room for newer images.
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