1st decent nightshot FZ10

[Dingo]

Snapped this off as my first night shot attempt with my recent FZ10 purchase. Its not fantastic, but i have no experience on these types of shots.

Any critique is welcome

http://www.pbase.com/fruitbat/image/45695747.jpg

[astro]

Not bad..
Did you add those light rays with photoshop or are they natural?
Pretty awesome if they were natural!

[genece]

Really nice.... could maybe do without the outhouses.

[Dingo]

Yup i added the rays - couldnt resist !

I was wondering about the porta loos - didnt really know whether to leave or crop. In my wisdom i left them in :confused:

[genece]

That might be best ...do not take any artistic Ideas from me.
As I am challenged in that area.

[Dingo]

..and i'm just green !

I was thinking a snap of just sky would be totally boring for people to look at, but its a shame the things are ugly. I'll know better next time - :o

[genece]

Just killing time
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/genece/untitled.jpg

[Dingo]

Jeeeeeeezus Gene !

How the heck did that happen ?

I have both PSP 9 and Adobe PS7 - :) if that helps

[genece]

The clone tool ..I think they both have it.

Clone tool (http://www.digicamhelp.com/how-to-use-a-clone-tool/)



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[Dingo]

Ah, yes.

Tricky to use though - i've tried it

[genece]

Pay particular attention to the amount of opacity and the softness of the brush and it gets much easier.

And always do it on a duplicate layer so you can adjust what you do not like.

I did that, on your photo, in a few seconds.... it could be much better.

[Dingo]

Good tip Gene , thanks. I've never thought about the opacity and stuff when using Clone. Maybe thats why i've never had much success with that tool.

More learning required !

Using software is as long a road of learning as using the camera itself :eek:

[genece]

For sure.
I am glad I am retired because I do not have time to go to work.

[Dingo]

Hilarious !