Pirates Bay Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

On our way from Hobart to Port Arthur we stopped at a lookout and found this beautiful view of Pirates Bay.

I have changed levels, sharpened and reduced in size for posting. I don't think the sharpening worked - I am not really sure how to sharpen or how much to sharpen :-(

Following on from Ifege's workshop I have researched how to use Photoshop today and have done a bit more work on the original photo and posted this updated copy.

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linask (2786) 2008-11-09 7:55

This version has much better contrast and is clearly better than the original post.

Some suggestions about sharpening in Photoshop CS2.
Always sharpen as a last step of processing, AFTER photo is downsized.
Select Filter->Sharpen->Smart Sharpen
Use radius of 0.2 or 0.3 pixels, in "remove" field select "lens blur", amount should should be chosen different for each photo, anywhere from 30% to 120%.

Linas

marion44 (4260) 2008-11-12 9:34

Hi Jeanne,
Hey ! I car-slept on that point of view :D So beautiful ! Waking up there on the morning was amazing ! It's a beautiful view which is worth a post for sure, and you did a nice job for a first time on Photoshop. Maybe too much contrast in my opinion, which doesn't restitute the peaceful atmosphere of your original photo, but it's not easy with the sea mist.
Have a nice day !
Marion

skippy007 (7011) 2008-11-13 3:38

Hello Jeanne, I think your research has worked pretty well for you. This image is sharper, with more contrast & colour, a very good, well composed image.
Regards
Santo