You may notice that the foreground is a bit lighter and brighter than it usually appears in photos I've taken so late in the day. That's because I've been taking more images in "Raw" format because I'm taking a Photoshop course from LFCC and we've been learning the features of "Camera Raw" in Photoshop. I used that plug-in to process these images and it made it easy to lighten the shadows without lightening the sky. There's a danger of overdoing it so I tried not to over-lighten. I've seen all too many images lately which showed more color in the shadows than humans can see with the naked eye.
September 26, 2013
Bright Sky Near Berryville
I snapped these shots from the car late one afternoon. Frank had stopped for traffic so I didn't have time for multiple shots.
You may notice that the foreground is a bit lighter and brighter than it usually appears in photos I've taken so late in the day. That's because I've been taking more images in "Raw" format because I'm taking a Photoshop course from LFCC and we've been learning the features of "Camera Raw" in Photoshop. I used that plug-in to process these images and it made it easy to lighten the shadows without lightening the sky. There's a danger of overdoing it so I tried not to over-lighten. I've seen all too many images lately which showed more color in the shadows than humans can see with the naked eye.
This is my Skywatch post for this week.
Labels:
Linky's & Memes,
Photo Techniques,
Photoshop,
Skies
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pretty skies. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat clouds.
ReplyDeleteThe sun beams are really pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and I love that you are learning how to use your camera.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, and cool you are learning PS and camera raw. Makes a big difference!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photos for SWF,Linda!Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! I wish I was brave enough to take a camera course. I wish I had the brain power, too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies, Linda! I have been by there many times. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh, lovely! The rays in the first shot are awesome!
ReplyDeletegorgeous light in the first image. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I especially like the first one.
ReplyDeletelooks great!
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