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Comment by Node:
Try this to add contrast in PS.
Layer, add adjustment layer select curves then ok, click on the black eye dropper and then click on a spot in the photo that you believe should be black, then BANG heaps of contrast.

Sometimes it does not work or you have to cancel and redo if it looks crappy. I hope I have explained it correctly.

Day 2.jpg
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Comment by Sweetlittlepixie:
I like your POV on this shot and where the light is coming from.

Day 2.jpg
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Comment by sherpet:
I like the angle of this one.....

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Comment by hajeka:
Nice statue (as your previous one). Think it's hard to get a good statue photo with the light coming from the back (but that should a challenge). Statue is (in my opinion) still to gray, but keep trying!

Day 2.jpg
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Comment by ephln:
A little wider shot would have worked better I think and it's a tad bit bright on the right side.

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Comment by Charlene:
I like the lighting coming in from behind like that.

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Comment by abranton:
A little wider crop could have helped, with getting the full subject in. It is a little bright on right side. I am not good with Photoshop either, but I am learning :) We all have to start somewhere!

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Comment by trevytrev:
Keep pluggin along and you'll get better and better. In this shot I would have tried to get the full arms in the photo. I dont know muc about Capture NX so I can't offer any advice on how to tweak your contrast.

Spinning out of Control
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Comment by boyd2000:
Why do I have thoughts of "Ghost" and "Unchained Melody"? Very phallic looking at this stage. Good shot of the potter wearing interesting clothing.

Day 1.jpg
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Comment by trevytrev:
The clouds add to this shot but the statue seems to get lost in the sky and there is a dust spot on the left of the frame that distracts a bit.