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ImaRetiredTeacher
ImaRetiredTeacher
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December 15, 2023
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Help! What is the issue with this image?

  • December 15, 2023
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Hello All,

I really like this image, but I can't figure out the source of its quality issue. It was a weird image to begin with. It appeared to have some fringing in only certain areas of the reflection. I think I finally got rid of it, but maybe not. I have a couple of thoughts about what might be wrong, but would like some fresh eyes/opinions. Thank you in advance!

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    daniellei4510
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    daniellei4510Community Expert
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    December 15, 2023

    The heads of the two main figures blend with the wave behind them and they almost look headless. On at least one of the figures, viewed at 200%, there is a white halo effect probably created during upscaling. Or maybe it was always there. Too dark overall. The two dogs. Or is it just one? I can make out one for sure but the other could be seaweed. And what is it that washed up next to it? A rock? A backpack? In all, the image makes me think too hard about what is what is what.

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      ImaRetiredTeacher
      ImaRetiredTeacherAuthor
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      December 15, 2023

      Since they were strangers and I have no releases, I wanted to be sure it wouldn't be rejected on that basis. Would you say they don't need to be as darkened then? It never occurred to me to remove the seaweed until you mentioned it. Which makes me laugh because I clean up distractions on a regular basis, haha. Thx so much 😃

       

      daniellei4510
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      daniellei4510Community Expert
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      December 15, 2023

      No, if recognizable, you would need releases.

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        Jill_C
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        Jill_CCommunity Expert
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        December 15, 2023

        Zoom in >100% and you can easily see the banding in the sky, as well as chroma noise and a dust / sensor spot just above the horizon.

        Jill C., Forum Volunteer
          ImaRetiredTeacher
          ImaRetiredTeacherAuthor
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          December 15, 2023

          I did zoom in as I always do. Thank you, I will check it out.

           

            ImaRetiredTeacher
            ImaRetiredTeacherAuthor
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            December 15, 2023

            I found the spot you were talking about by using visualization. So even if it's not visible to the naked eye (I tried and still couldn't see it with visualization off), it needs removed?

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