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Correct answer Ricky336

Hello,

It is underexposed. The camera metered for the sunlight, but in doing so has underexposed everywhere else. Composition-wise, the tree at the bottom right isn't good. It unbalances the photo. Too much weight (visually) on that side.

I wouldn't try to correct this photo, but to try again and think more about composition and exposure.

 

Have a read of this from Adobe about how to create better photos:
https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/how-to/tips-stock-image-acceptance.html?set=stock--fundamentals--adobe-stock-contributor

 

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Ricky336
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July 2, 2021

Hello,

It is underexposed. The camera metered for the sunlight, but in doing so has underexposed everywhere else. Composition-wise, the tree at the bottom right isn't good. It unbalances the photo. Too much weight (visually) on that side.

I wouldn't try to correct this photo, but to try again and think more about composition and exposure.

 

Have a read of this from Adobe about how to create better photos:
https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/how-to/tips-stock-image-acceptance.html?set=stock--fundamentals--adobe-stock-contributor

 

    jerrym75319989
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    July 2, 2021

    Thanks everyone for your usefull input I appreciate it 🙂

      jacquelingphoto2017
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      July 2, 2021

      Hi @jerrym75319989 ,

      Your file is under exposed, thus the black in the tree area. Under exposed shots produce grain/noise, and that is the case with this file. It is not just luminance that is there, but also color noise. If you zoom to 200% you will notice that the clouds are not all grey, but has multicolor spots. This is particularly noticeable in the darker area. See zoomed clip below:

      Use the noise reduction slides in either Photoshop or Lightroom, if its either of those you use, to correct the noise/grain and to even out the color. If you use other software, that's o'kay. Likely they'll also have noise reduction tools. That should take care of the spots. I do not think the black area will be able to correct. I suggest in the future you make sure that exposure is correct before taking the shot.  

      Best wishes

      JG

      Photographer and Nutrition Author

       

        Jill_C
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        Jill_CCommunity Expert
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        July 1, 2021

        I agree with Jain about the very noticeable sensor spots (or perhaps lens dirt); in addition there are blown out highlights, and deep shadows with no detail whatsoever. Due to the darkness of the images, it's difficult to zoom in and see if it is properly focused.

        Jill C., Forum Volunteer
        J E L
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        J E LCommunity Expert
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        July 1, 2021

        @jerrym75319989 Immediately I can see a lot of sensor spots. When is the last time you did a full sensor cleaning?

          jerrym75319989
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          July 1, 2021

          I did not know you could clean the sensor ,unless your talking about the resetting on the camera function I have done that 

           

           

          Jill_C
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          Jill_CCommunity Expert
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          July 1, 2021

          The sensor definitely needs to be cleaned from time to time. Some photographers prefer to send the camera in to a camera shop to have it professionally cleaned in order to avoid the chance that you'll scratch the sensor, but it can be costly. Alternatively, you can buy your own cleaning kit for $20-30, find a video on YouTube and do it yourself - very carefully. My last trip before COVID was to Egypt where we were in a sandstorm more than once. My cameras and lenses were all filthy, and there were noticeable spots on the sensor, so I spent quite some time cleaning them all. I also spent way too much time in Lightroom and Photoshop removing sensor spots from many of the images from that trip...

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