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    Berry College (Archway)

    This shot was taken at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. It is the largest campus in the USA. C&C welcomed.
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    Re: Berry College (Archway)

    How about opening up the shadows in the archway a bit to show the lovely textures that can be see there?

    Scenes with extreme brights (the sky that can be seen in the distance) and deep shadows (in the interior) generally need to be "calmed" to create a more interesting image.


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    Re: Berry College (Archway)

    Maybe cropped a fraction tight? But possibly you didn't have any other options. Manfred has already tackled my other thoughts.

    A good scene, well done for spotting the potential of this view..

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    Re: Berry College (Archway)

    Quote Originally Posted by Manfred M View Post
    How about opening up the shadows in the archway a bit to show the lovely textures that can be see there?

    Scenes with extreme brights (the sky that can be seen in the distance) and deep shadows (in the interior) generally need to be "calmed" to create a more interesting image.

    Berry College (Archway)

    I opened the shadows a little more. Is this an improvement?
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    Re: Berry College (Archway)

    Quote Originally Posted by Digital View Post
    I opened the shadows a little more. Is this an improvement?
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    You are getting into areas of personal taste now.

    Not surprisingly, I still find your version too dark. I posted a version that I find works well for me and I want to see all of the textures in the shadow areas, in spite of the bright background and foreground.

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    Re: Berry College (Archway)

    I opened the shadow area to 100%.
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    Re: Berry College (Archway)

    Perhaps also tone down the highlights in the scene through the arch, to reduce the dazzle of the sky, and to enhance the patterns in the floor paving.

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    Re: Berry College (Archway)

    The photo,s highlights were toned down. Bruce

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    Re: Berry College (Archway)

    Splendid shot, better with the shadows lightened, more interesting detail revealed.

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