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aceymcc Registered: November 2009 Posts: 22	trying to fix some mistakes. thank you kev for pointing them out :]
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Kev

Registered: February 2008
Posts: 2,722

Thu December 3, 2009 8:24pm

Much better...now all you need is to use a decent polarizer filter on these type of shots.

aceymcc

Registered: November 2009
Posts: 22

Thu December 3, 2009 9:35pm

kev: can i do all that with an editting program? i really like to edit photos as much as i like to take them so i was just curious if i can do that? i'm guessing with the brightness/contrast tool?

Kev

Registered: February 2008
Posts: 2,722

Fri December 4, 2009 3:48am

I'm glad that you like pp (post processing)...coz in todays digital world it's just as important as the capture itself.

The best polarizing plugin I have found is in the NIK Software Colour FX 3.0 set...which one can use with Capture NX2, Photoshop, Lightroom editing programs.

In Colour Efex Pro 3.0 there are about 52 different filter effects. The polarizer I think is very good and realistic looking.

http://www.niksoftware.com/colorefexpro/usa/entry.php?

Give the 15 day free trial a go.

I used it on these pics (for an example) and managed to obtain the same results as with my real $220 Nikon circular polarizer.
http://kvincentphotography.ca/landscapes/h1cc6bc85#h1cc6bc85
http://kvincentphotography.ca/landscapes/h1cc6bc85#h682213e
http://kvincentphotography.ca/landscapes/h1cc6bc85#h1f82a34

greywolf

Registered: August 2009
Posts: 294

Fri December 4, 2009 2:29pm

Kev is bang on. I spend as much time processing as I do taking. Polariser would really set off lovely shots like this. Colour just needs to be a tad more vibrant.

Kev

Registered: February 2008
Posts: 2,722

Fri December 4, 2009 8:31pm

Yes, today the photographer has to be both shooter and processing lab all rolled into one. But, at least now we have complete control over our finished product...rather than rely upon some print-lab dude in the old film days.
However, this means that we have to do double the workload Smile

The bottom-line is that no matter which software program one chooses to use - WE must become an expert at it - in order to get the best results. Still, it's much better than messing around with stinky developing chemicals and spending hours in a dark room. Not to mention the health hazzard with all those fumes, etc. Plus, we didn't have anywhere near the control, etc.

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