Jaqueline Whalen  


Sunset on Martha's Vineyard by Jaqueline Whalen

October 2021 - Sunset on Martha's Vineyard

October 2021 - Jaqueline Whalen

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Photo was cropped and sliders in Lightroom used to adjust just about everything to get the right balance of light and dark. I used the Radial Filter to lighten the house as it was very dark. The problem was the noise in the photograph. There was a considerable amount amd O used the Topaz AI filter to remove as much as possible. The problem I was unable to solve is that the house looks tilted although the horizon is straight. I tried all sorts of different angle adjustments and then decided that the house should remain as it is because I was unable to straighten it out. I do like the vastness that is captured in the photograph. That was something I really wanted to portray. The world seems very wide and vast in the photo. MV-2 is the original photo.

Canon 5DS R
1/200 sec at f/16
Lens 16-mm
Focal Length 21mm


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9 comments posted




Stuart Caine   Stuart Caine
(Group 42)
I like the image and the sunset colors are very nice. I feel you should crop a good amount from the top as well as a little from the right side. I cropped the image, then ran it through Topaz Denoise Ai and Topaz sharpen Ai and this is what I came up with.   Posted: 10/10/2021 14:06:20
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Jaqueline Whalen   Jaqueline Whalen
Stuart, explain to me the difference between Topaz Denoise AI and Topaz Sharpen AI. When I go to Topaz Studio I add the filter of AI and can do both. I am doing it wrong? Thank you for your comments. I told Martin, I always have trouble cropping to zero in on what is important.   Posted: 10/10/2021 17:27:12
Stuart Caine   Stuart Caine
(Group 42)
I'm using Topaz Studio 2   Posted: 10/11/2021 04:22:02



Martin Newland   Martin Newland
This is a lovely photo and I like the almost whimsical look of the house overlooking the water.
I would go even further than Stuart with the cropping. There is a lot of the image that does not contribute to the story.
It is a really nice sunset and well captured.   Posted: 10/10/2021 16:47:25
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Jaqueline Whalen   Jaqueline Whalen
Cropping is my downfall! You are making me brave! Thanks so much for taking a look. Martin, making sure I only "include what contributes to the story" is well taken. Thank you for that reminder.

  Posted: 10/10/2021 17:26:06



Shirley Pohlman   Shirley Pohlman
I'm getting in this a bit late because I hadn't previously noticed you had submitted your image. I wish that we got notice every time an image is submitted.
I love your capture and like Martin's crop. I feel the dramatic sky is not lost while having the home pop more. I think the tilt of the building gives it a wonderful precarious feeling! I just purchased Topaz DeNoise and am looking forward to using it since some in our Club have had great success with it.   Posted: 10/22/2021 15:31:50
Jaqueline Whalen   Jaqueline Whalen
I love it that a few of you have said you like the tilt of the house! Now I am going to love it too! I do like to Topaz denoise. It really makes a difference when you are fighting getting the right settings and makes many pictures usable that otherwise would not be up to snuff. I think I can get better about submitting on time so that you will see my photos with everyone elses!   Posted: 10/23/2021 11:59:50



Jim Wulpi   Jim Wulpi
Jaqueline,
I love the use of wide angle lenses in these types of situations.
Despite our best intentions and wanting the clouds to turn a dramtic shade of orange/pink/purple.... at sunset, they seldom comply with our wishes. In this instance, you were going for a feeling of vastness, but, in my opinion, that falls short because of the lack of color/drama in the high clouds. Consequently, the sky is not a focal point. So, the cropping that Martin has done, is, I feel, a stronger image.   Posted: 10/26/2021 08:15:59
Jaqueline Whalen   Jaqueline Whalen
Thanks for the comments. I agree with you that Martin's crop really improves the image. I think I will hire him to post process my work!!!   Posted: 10/26/2021 08:31:55