Full Power Takeoff Run

[Dizzy]

Is it just me, or do David and your posts appear a bit dark? Perhaps the background water in mine is too light?

Post #14 had one additional change that I'm not sure I like. I changed the color tone of the water from the original greenish hue to a more bluish one. The original greenish hue didn't seem to work well with the predominantly blue Heron but I'm not sure the bluish water is any better. Still exploring and, hopefully, learning.

It's not just you Frank...the background water in both David and my versions IS too dark. I even had it darker, then spent some time lightening it up...still didn't come out well.

You are correct, and I believe your version in post #6 is the best of the lot.

Mike

[Dave Humphries]

Another try. Reduced the contrast and add motion blur to the water, and changing the cropping. Your thoughts?

This is the one for me Frank, it is exactly what I had in mind, although the the blur on the speculars looks a little stuttery rather than flowing in some places.

[FrankMi]

This is the one for me Frank, it is exactly what I had in mind, although the the blur on the speculars looks a little stuttery rather than flowing in some places.

Thank you Dave. Never having used motion blur before, I was a little aprehensive about how much blur to add. I may have gone just a little too light.