Mariann Moberg
July 2024 - Untitled
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Continuing on with the Plymouth area, this time focusing on Plymouth Rock. (not so much a rock these days as it is a pebble). This area of the Harbor is said to be the first landing of the Mayflower and the pilgrims When I brought the image into Lightroom classic and Photoshop I thought it looked dull, gray and needed some help. The first thing would be a simple straightening, it was a bit crooked . From there is used LightRoom Classic for luminance, sharpening contrast and clarity. I also put the image through Denoise to be sure all parts of the image were taken care of.
I added some color to the right of the monument to give it a better look and interest.
This round’s discussion is now closed!
8 comments posted
A really nice improvement in your processing. Last time I saw the rock it was a boulder...now a pebble? Posted: 07/06/2024 19:06:51
Mariann Moberg
Hi Lauren, that's what the locals call it after years of it being in the water it has deteriorated and vandalism that made it that the rock had to be cleaned off with serious power washing which made it lose some of the rock.
Sad that some think that's fun Posted: 07/07/2024 11:53:43
Sad that some think that's fun Posted: 07/07/2024 11:53:43
Hi Mariann, The addition of color in the sky is a great idea. It makes us feel that we are there at twilight. To get rid of the dull light, I brightened the marble architecture in a masked levels layer. In another levels layer, I darkened the background by decreasing midtones to 50% and the output highlights to 180 on the histogram. That makes the white marble 'pop' better. Other small changes were a crop ant bottom and right side and cloning out of distracting background highlights. I think the result helps your desired interpretation of an important monument at a nice time of day. Karl Posted: 07/06/2024 21:06:04
Karl - I think you did a great job of improving Mariann's image. As a pick, that has no effect on the image: I think that the image shows just before sunrise. The view shown is from the South looking towards the Northeast. Posted: 07/13/2024 00:29:03
Mariann Moberg
Thank you Karl, those are all great changes to the dull and dreary! Posted: 07/06/2024 21:11:08
I like this image a lot. The color, that also appears in the top of the rock wall, is a great addition to the sky. I love the soft tones and the pink flowers; they give a pleasing watercolor effect to the scene. Well done! Posted: 07/12/2024 01:12:23
Hi Mariann - In addition to the above comments, which I agree with, I would also like to add some of my observations: in doing so please understand that I have a strong preference for abstract impressionism. From what I see the image is the type I would make if my intension was to induce people to visit Plymouth Rock. For an illustration of the type of image to feel the essence of Plymouth Rock, look at the Getty Image website.
[https://www.gettyimages.com/search/2/image?phrase=plymouth_rock&sort=mostpopular&family=creative&suppressfamilycorrection=true] If the link doesn't work just go to gettyimages.com, and in the search box type "plymouth rock creative." The images there will give you an idea of what I mean. I am not saying that your approach is wrong, just trying to introduce you to a different style. Posted: 07/13/2024 01:26:45
[https://www.gettyimages.com/search/2/image?phrase=plymouth_rock&sort=mostpopular&family=creative&suppressfamilycorrection=true] If the link doesn't work just go to gettyimages.com, and in the search box type "plymouth rock creative." The images there will give you an idea of what I mean. I am not saying that your approach is wrong, just trying to introduce you to a different style. Posted: 07/13/2024 01:26:45
A beautiful architectural landscape. I like your treatment, Mariann, and I think Karl's editing of it has added drama to the scene. Posted: 07/23/2024 15:45:32