My entry in the Free Challenge did less well then I expected and received only 1 comment. Possibly most people decided it was over processed and unnatural looking and therefore gave it a low score. However I just wanted to point out that the light was completely natural and that the scene looked as it did on the photo and that I did very little processing except for the most basic stuff. Here is a link to the original RAW file so those who wish to can compare it to my entry.
//www.mediafire.com/?85w0zsvmdzvsc8z
This strange kind of glowing orange hued kind of light happens sometimes here in Holland during the days of mid-autumn when the sky has just started clearing slightly after rain and the late afternoon sun which hangs low on the horizon at this time of the year casts long shadows and the light gets filtered and reflected through and from the gaps in the dark clouds that have just shed their rain. Often a rainbow can be seen too. The cast of the light is made to look even stronger as it sets the autumn colors in the trees and the stubble of the wheat field ablaze.
This strange kind of glowing orange hued kind of light happens sometimes here in Holland
Like during the world cup and speed skating competitions ; )
Edit: In all seriousness, it appears to be a bit over-sharpened to me. I didn't vote, but that's the first impression. The color isn't that abnormal, but is affected by the sharpening.
I think it would have worked better in B/W and darker. To me the image is way too bright and it makes the colours look over processed. I have a few minutes before my class is see if I can show you what I mean.
I think it would have worked better in B/W and darker. To me the image is way too bright and it makes the colours look over processed. I have a few minutes before my class is see if I can show you what I mean.
Thanks Mike. That will be helpful indeed. I appreciate that.
Thanks Robert,
I must say I quite like your effort. It was not quite as dark as that on the day but it sure does look more dramatic then my own version. The slightly skewed effect also is a good idea.
Regards
Fred
