How can I improve this photo?

[NAPAO]

I need help to solve technical problems.

Thanks!

[@MNiessenPhoto · Accepted solution]

It looks way too dark and noisy, IMO.

Michael

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Michael Niessen - Photographer, photo-editor, educator

[NAPAO]

Thanks for your answer!

[ricky336 · Accepted solution]

Hello,

Unfortunately, the exposure isn't very good. It's underexposed, and it's rather noisy.  Too much light from the background has made the fisherman dark. White balance also is an issue as it is just a bit too blue overall.

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...

[NAPAO]

Thanks for your answer!

[RALPH_L · Accepted solution]

You exposed for the sky which made the shadows too dark. Post processing for exposures creates noise and artifacts.

Here you should have made an evaluated exposure and then corrected the shadows and highlights in post processing. 

[jacquelingphoto2017 · Accepted solution]

Hi @NAPAO ,

Color fringing is visible on the edge of the twigs and branches. The capture is underexposed, noisy and has a white balance issue.

Best wishes

JG

Photographer and Nutrition Author

[Nancy OShea · Accepted solution]

See Adjusting White Balance to Improve Photos.

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/white-balance.html