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Post by chrisc on Jun 24, 2012 3:20:24 GMT
You only get a few like this and believe it or don't, it's damn close to SOOC.  This was about four minutes later and a bit to the right of the top shot. "The Life and Death of a Summer Squall"  |
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Post by Seri on Jun 24, 2012 4:52:08 GMT
Chris, they're both magnificent, but the top one is breathtaking, and I love the tiny accent of the waxing crescent moon up there. The land in silhouette on both is perfect too, and you've caught those sharp and subtle differences of colour in the town lights beautifully. I'm struggling to think of anything that might be improved. Perhaps a slight crop, top or bottom on the second one, and I don't know if anyone bothers to clone out contrails. I don't, but maybe the one on the top right of the second one could go. But on both points I'm not sure. I just love looking at these as they are  |
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Post by jeeperman on Jun 24, 2012 5:01:05 GMT
Yes Chris, not often you get a chance at one such as this, and you have handled it nicely! That first image is drop dead gorgeous!
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Post by jiro on Jun 24, 2012 6:05:15 GMT
The first image is simply. . . breathtaking! Loved it, Chris!  |
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Post by Stevewebb on Jun 24, 2012 8:00:09 GMT
+1 to the other comments Chris. #1 is superb.
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Post by The Wirefox on Jun 24, 2012 8:17:47 GMT
Yes number one is quite stunning. Good control of exposure too which is always a challenge with sky shots.
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Post by rasbury on Jun 24, 2012 12:20:37 GMT
Ditto with all the above comments.#1 is a beautiful image.
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Post by chrisc on Jun 24, 2012 12:36:55 GMT
I did a slight variation on the exposure level this morning thinking it was a tad too dark on the original...and now hope I am not overthinking myself.  |
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Post by jeeperman on Jun 24, 2012 14:00:00 GMT
Original is better for me Chris. You have lost some of the richness.
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Post by katynoelle on Jun 24, 2012 17:00:07 GMT
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Post by nickjohnson on Jun 26, 2012 16:12:03 GMT
Sorry - I've been very busy - but just had to say well done Sir!
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Post by jjbacoomba on Jun 29, 2012 2:49:55 GMT
Beautiful Chris!
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Post by Leslie on Jun 29, 2012 4:00:35 GMT
Lovely images!
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Post by pjerry on Jun 29, 2012 15:46:48 GMT
The first original one for me. So beautiful...... (only because of the moon of course, but you already understood that  ) |
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Post by mariehass on Jun 30, 2012 18:30:19 GMT
Great job as usual, Chris. I have no preference and like them both equally.
Hope you fared ok after Debby.
Marie
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