A Neglected landscape - SOOC x PP version

[Otavio]

Dear fellows,
I found this image on my Galápagos files and, although the SOOC (Straitght out of camera) image is quite unattractive, I thought that a decent PP could make it look better. In my opinion, what makes it look bad on the SOOC is that although the sky is quite clear, the foreground volcanic rocks are still dark. But I knew that a beautiful light was hidden there, as I shot it during golden hour and remember the scene as it was when I shot this. Well, here are both the SSOC and the PP version. Critics and coments are welcomed, as always. Thanks for viewing.

Regards,

#1 - SOOC image


#2 - The Post processed image

[bnnrcn]

IMO very good PP with nice colours

[Manfred M]

I like this demonstration of how your PP image has a lot more "pop" than the SOOC version. Some might criticize the overdone blue in the sky (actually I like it); you have an almost painterly look in your second image.

[Otavio]

IMO very good PP with nice colours

Hi, Binnur. Thanks for your feedback! I appreciate it.

[chauncey]

To pull your chain just a bit, in the interest of humor mind you...does that horizon tilt just a tad?

[Otavio]

To pull your chain just a bit, in the interest of humor mind you...does that horizon tilt just a tad?

Chauncey, my friend...everything in Galápagos is amazingly different and that includes the horizon level. Happily, we can correct it with PP!

[Otavio]

I like this demonstration of how your PP image has a lot more "pop" than the SOOC version. Some might criticize the overdone blue in the sky (actually I like it); you have an almost painterly look in your second image.

Hello, Manfred. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Yes, I wanted to show that PP can really pop an image. Also, our eyes have far more dynamic range than any camera (as of today's ones). I really remember seeing a very blue sky at the moment I shot this scene, although my camera didt recorded that. The high luminance level from the bright sky washed a bit (much?) of the blue that my eyes were seeing! It is nice we can "recover" and even overdo this by the use of PP. Thanks and regards!

[Manfred M]

Hello, Manfred. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Yes, I wanted to show that PP can really pop an image. Also, our eyes have far more dynamic range than any camera (as of today's ones). I really remember seeing a very blue sky at the moment I shot this scene, although my camera didt recorded that. The high luminance level from the bright sky washed a bit (much?) of the blue that my eyes were seeing! It is nice we can "recover" and even overdo this by the use of PP. Thanks and regards!

If you find you have overdone things, just dial back the satuaration a bit and that will often work.

[Otavio]

If you find you have overdone things, just dial back the satuaration a bit and that will often work.

...and that is the good part of it! Not that easy during the "film era"! Cheers,

[NorthernFocus]

Excellent example of PP skill. The processed version is nice for technical aspects as well as being well composed. Good job, Otavio.

[Shadowman]

Nice PP.

[Manfred M]

...and that is the good part of it! Not that easy during the "film era"! Cheers,

Back then in meant throwing out the print and trying again.

I spent enough time in the wet darkroom to have done that more than my fair share of times....

[Otavio]

Excellent example of PP skill. The processed version is nice for technical aspects as well as being well composed. Good job, Otavio.

Hi, Dan. Thank you. I am glad you like it. Regards,

[Otavio]

Nice PP.

Thanks, John, for the feedback. Cheers,

[Otavio]

Back then in meant throwing out the print and trying again.

I spent enough time in the wet darkroom to have done that more than my fair share of times....

Hard times, Manfred! Really much easier nowadays...

[John 2]

Which just shows what can be achieved. Good use of PP Otavio.

[Otavio]

Which just shows what can be achieved. Good use of PP Otavio.

Thanks, John, for your feedback! Cheers,

[FrankMi]

Nice improvement Otávio. Just goes to show that in some cases, the image isn't all it can be until the post processing is done properly.

[Otavio]

Nice improvement Otávio. Just goes to show that in some cases, the image isn't all it can be until the post processing is done properly.

Hi, Frank! That was my humble intention with this thread. I am glad that (it seems) I could express it. Thanks for your valuable feedback. Cheers,