Help me make this image pop for a poster....

10/08/2007 02:47:40 PM · #1

This is an HDR I did this summer which I want to print big (20x30). I think it's nice but it can be made better with a little photoshop magic. Feel free to edit, but list editing steps please!

Thanks

Harry

10/08/2007 03:19:23 PM · #2

bump

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/08/2007 09:00:58 PM · #3

bump for the night crowd

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/08/2007 09:20:48 PM · #4

I'm not sure how/(why?) you want to make a picture with subdued tones "pop" ... in what way do you want it to change or are you dissatisfied with it?

nomad469

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

10/08/2007 09:21:34 PM · #5

Print it on metalic paper and call it good !

I think that would look great

Tranquil

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Canon

10/08/2007 09:24:05 PM · #6

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Did subtle changes. I wasn't exactly sure what you were looking for.

Basically I:

1. Did a selective curves adjustment to darken the foreground/sky a little
2. Used Shadow/Highlight tool to bring out details in the rocks.
3. I felt that the white spot towards the edge of the image really made it difficult to look at so I used a filter which fills in transparent pixels with those directly around it. Basically filled in with the yellow/orange.
4. Brought back the yellow saturation by about -7.

Don't know if this made a difference, but I thought I'd give it a wack.

Lee