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12/22/2005 05:20:53 PM · #1
I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice on how to improve this shot. Is there any way to drastically improve this picture with photoshop or if I was to take the picture again what changes could I make to improve it. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

12/22/2005 05:46:23 PM · #2
I think it looks pretty good. A bit soft, but pretty good. Maybe some sharpening would help it a bit, and a little curves adjustment.
12/22/2005 06:04:29 PM · #3
here's my editing on that picture....



Message edited by author 2005-12-22 18:07:25.
12/22/2005 06:08:28 PM · #4
yep, looks like you let the cam choose your f-stop, and just set the shutter? Shutter Priority mode I assume.

Try setting your f/ at like 11-15 or something, and focusing just beyond the curves on the bridges close to you. You'll have to do a longer exposure, but that's what you're looking for anyways right?

otherwise, try a high-pass filter layer or two with different radius on eash, and some USM.
12/22/2005 06:20:32 PM · #5
Originally posted by crazycrystal1977:

here's my editing on that picture....


I was going to suggest something similar with more of a panoramic cropping. I would have kept the bottom part a bit more though. Other than that, the revision looks good.
12/22/2005 06:22:22 PM · #6
Okay, I'm a dork and didn't read the extended info. f/20 should have been fine... don't know what happened there. Was it windy out? hmmm...

Anyways, still try the High-pass and USM on the original, and see how it goes. If not, try a gothic glow and pretend you did it on purpose.
12/22/2005 06:57:49 PM · #7
Tried a simple edit, hope you didn't mind.

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