Joe Norcott
March 2023 - Salisbury Crags
About the Image(s)
Edinburgh, Scotland, Sept. 2019. On our trip in Scotland we stayed at an AirBnb top floor apartment and from our bedroom window had a view of it. This was taken right after hurricane Dorian left Edinburgh. Timing of the clouds clearing out with the moon was great. Nikon D3300, Lens 55-200mm. Some cropping in Photoshop with minor adjustments in Luminar Neo. Settings: ISO 100, F4, 1/160s lens set to 55mm
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10 comments posted
Nice composition with the moon and the city in the background. Added contrast in the sky might add some drama. Two sliders in Lightroom come to mind: clarity and de-haze. Posted: 03/07/2023 19:34:28
I love the sky colors, and the moon - but agree with Glenn about drama in the sky. Also think that cropping from the bottom and side helps bring focus to the sky. I did a little editing in photoshop ACR. Clarity dehaze and texture in the sky Posted: 03/08/2023 21:29:52
I like the edit on the sky. I was having challenges trying to change it so I left it as is in the photo. Thanks! Posted: 03/12/2023 19:02:53
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Hi Joe. See my response to your question on the Bulletin Board. Thank you. : ) Posted: 03/31/2023 11:11:14
I also agree that adding clarity and dehaze to the sky improves the image. The sky has so much natural drama that could be accentuated. Posted: 03/09/2023 12:22:43
Hi Joe: To me, the sky holds more interest than the land. I like Sheldon's modifications. The sky now has drama added and by cropping along the the bottom and right side, the scene is now more of a nature scene. Maybe that was what your original thought was? Posted: 03/09/2023 13:25:49
Agree have made note on how to change it. Thanks everyone! Posted: 03/12/2023 19:03:37
I recall seeing Salisbury Crags on the skyline during visits to Edinburgh. I did not get this close. I do agree with Sheldons work on the sky.What a great view you had from your accomodation. Posted: 03/15/2023 08:07:35
Nice image - I like Sheldon's adjustments to the sky and the emphasis on the sky, as opposed to the land. I would also crop so that the white building on the right is removed - it's a bit distracting and doesn't add to the image (Sheldon removed the building as well). Posted: 03/15/2023 11:43:33
Interesting post about altering photos with an example of the sky. My sky is original in my photo and now I wonder if Sheldon's adjustment to it which I like would not be acceptable. Posted: 03/31/2023 06:52:20