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June 16, 2022
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What can I do?

  • June 16, 2022
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Hello everyone,

It's been a very long time since I've done any kind of work in Photoshop or Lightroom. I've been given my creativity back and now I'm trying to get the juices flowing. I want to learn what it takes to get my images submitted for approval. So please give it to me and if possible try to be very specific since I'm not good with generalizations. 

 

Thank you in advance for the advice.

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Nancy OShea
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June 16, 2022
RALPH_L
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June 16, 2022

In addition to what the others said, use your creativity. Here an example done with Lightroom and Photoshop. Time required: 6 minutes.

Better cropped. Dead space removed. Subject added. Halo removed. Added color, contrast, texture and light.

Remeber, there are millions of sunset photos. Make yours unique.

Abambo
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June 16, 2022
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In addition to what the others said, use your creativity. Here an example done with Lightroom and Photoshop. Time required: 6 minutes.

Better cropped. Dead space removed. Subject added. Halo removed. Added color, contrast, texture and light.

 

By @RALPH_L

I'm convinced, you can do similar with the original crop… 😉

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Jill_C
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June 16, 2022

The leaning horizon is an easy fix in Lightroom; however the other flaws noted by Abambo cannot be fixed in post-processing. 

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
Abambo
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June 16, 2022

Phones have a difficult time with harsh lighting conditions. Seen at 100%, the water has a painterly look.

The clouds expose noise and are missing contrast:

 

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer