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    What would you guys change on this one?
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    A nice shot.

    I'd be looking for more contrast via the Curves tool.

    I'd also dodge/lighten the darker areas inside the boat.

    Probably also Burn in the clouds a bit more to make the sky a bit more 'heavy'

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    i am new and not a pro ciritic, but there is way too much gray (the sky) in the photo for my test.

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    It needs some punch for sure. I do like the composition. Like MA suggested..the dark area of the bot need to be a little lighter.
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    I agree with MAs comments, but the thing I'd really want changed is to have me behind the camera instead of you. Looks like an amazing locale!

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    Too be honest this just looks like a tourist shot, the only thing that moves me is that I've never been there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ocular View Post
    Too be honest this just looks like a tourist shot, the only thing that moves me is that I've never been there.
    I think it's a little better than a tourist snapshot myself due to the composition at least.

    How would you go about improving this shot do you think Ocular? Any ideas might be helpful to Gazl

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    Yep you need some contrast to improve this picture, if you are using photoshop try duplicating this channel and setting the blend mode to overlay, just for fun.

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    Default Good to hear / read...

    Thank you, all, for your feedback! I agree with adispi and scorpio e about boosting some colors. About the details in the very dark area: I tried to take them on top...

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