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Originally Posted by Phil
It's a low res copy and done very crudely but I've dodged the trees in the background to lighten them up before darkening & increasing the contrast to the whole image.
- good edit I thihk i prefer #2 as the blown out sky isnt as obvious
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Originally Posted by Phil
Looking at it here though - there's not much difference LOL apart from the foreground.
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Originally Posted by CLMG
Wow, that makes a huge differece Phil 
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,Differce of opinion I think
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Originally Posted by Kanikula
LOL i was just about to post that the images need more contrast - good edit
I thihk i prefer #2 as the blown out sky isnt as obvious
- good edit I thihk i prefer #2 as the blown out sky isnt as obvious
What can I do about the blown out sky, I don't like it either, remember I only have gimp or picasa
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What can I do about the blown out sky, I don't like it either, remember I only have gimp or picasa
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If the sky's just too light (but not completely burned out) you can add a layer with a gradualted top to bottom. This will darken your sky without darkening the whole image.
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I think I like the B&W one the best..
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I agree, the B&W version is my favourite, but then I have never been a huge fan of Sepia.
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