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Hot Summer Nights

© Heather K. McFarland

Hot Summer Nights

Uploaded: July 15, 2003 13:57:24

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Lake Charleviox, MI. 80-200mm with 2X converter. 1/80sec at F4.5, EV-0.3.

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Dawn Balaban July 15, 2003 0

Great Shot Heather! I love the compostion,color. It really comes together. #46098

Gabriela Cunha July 15, 2003 0

just great!
gy #142924

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 15, 2003 0

Heather, great image. The boat really enhances the beautful sunset. Jeff #143009

Susana Matos July 15, 2003 0

This is something... how did you get that orange color? with filters?
You have wonderful work in your gallery, will take some more time one of this days to comment.
Cheers from Portugal, Su #143040

Heather K. McFarland July 15, 2003 0

Thank you Dawn, Gaby, JR and Susana.

No filters Susana. Nikons render sunsets very warm and orange. The only PS work was tone curve adjustment to bump up the saturation/contrast due to deliberately underexposing the scene a bit. Here is a link to the original untouched image so you can see the difference. Tone curve just brought out all the orange already in the image.

http://www.digitalphotocontest.com/photodisplay.php?photoid=508703 #143048

Susana Matos July 15, 2003 0

thank you Heather, nice to have a so complete answer. I saw the original and then saw other photos, some I recognised from you, wonderful photos...
i have tried to get this beautiful and bright effect (bright for a sunset shot...) and never got something that pleases me. Will do something like you´ve done here, maybe will get something good.
Cheers from Portugal #143063

Heather K. McFarland July 15, 2003 0

Your welcome Susana. The long focal length and 2x converter help to also capture stronger colors of sunsets it seems. The type of sunset also makes a big difference. This sunset occured after a hot (87 degrees) and very humid day. These types of conditions tend to produce very orange sunsets here in Michigan. #143066

Roseann E. Dreasher July 15, 2003 0

I like this version much better than the original...it's fab! #143073

Heather K. McFarland July 15, 2003 0

Thank you Roseann. I strongly believe that over 90 percent of all digital images must have tone curve or levels adjustments applied in order to bring out the tones and dynamic range that our digital cameras capture in the originals. These are our most important digital darkroom tools!! #143079

Roseann E. Dreasher July 15, 2003 0

I agree! The first adjustment I make in Photoshop is the levels and contrast then usually play with the hues...so much to do and so little time to play! #143081

Susana Matos July 15, 2003 0

just great this exchange of opinions! I agree with you, at least I often do a PS adjustement. But I know I have to learn a lot more about photography.
Nice to have all this information, I have a photo with a sunset, will post it maybe tomorrow, if it looks good after some PS treatment.
Cheers from Portugal and I have to say this is what makes this site enjoyable -lots of chat with nice people.
Su #143151

June Marie Sobrito July 16, 2003 0

Outstanding! The tones are gorgeous!! And the composition perfect!! #143246

Evy Johansen level-classic July 16, 2003 0

Fabulous image, Heather! #143341

Gary W. Lake July 17, 2003 0

This is definitely a "WOW" shot! Beautiful colors, great sharpness, and wonderful composition! #144059

Patrick Campbell July 18, 2003 0

Very nice (as usual) Heather, looks like a winner to me! I agree with you on the use of levels and/or curves. Standard operating procedure for me. 87 degrees is a cool night this time of year in Redding, but, hey, it's a dry heat! (Yeah right....) :-) #145234

Murry Grigsby August 15, 2003 0

Congrats again, Heather!! #166074

Gary W. Lake August 15, 2003 0

Congrats Heather - this one should go far! #166347

Patrick Campbell August 15, 2003 0

Way to go Heather in the finals round this month! Wonderful capture, good luck with this! #166578

Evy Johansen level-classic August 15, 2003 0

Congrats! Well deserved! #166606

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic August 15, 2003 0

Congrats, Heather! #167094

Bernard B. Travers August 15, 2003 0

THIS KICKS, O great one. Truly. Congratulations, Heather. #167649

Gary H. Minish level-classic August 16, 2003 0

Great photo and a well deserved win, Heather! Congratulations :-) #168855

Dolores Neilson August 16, 2003 0

congrats Heather!! woo hoo! #169031

Bernard B. Travers August 16, 2003 0

Great win, Ms. McFarland. Muy congrats. to you. Muy. #169181

Tony Gough August 16, 2003 0

Congrats Heather on your win, it make me want to be out there just cruising. Great pic. #169234

Patrick Campbell August 16, 2003 0

Congrats Heather! Great photo! #169241

Susana Matos August 16, 2003 0

i´ve appreciated so much this photo the first time I saw it!! I´m really happy to see it here... CONGRATULATIONS, well deserved,
cheers from Portugal, Su #169262

Damian P. Gadal August 16, 2003 0

Beautiful shot - Congrats Heather! #169338

Murry Grigsby August 16, 2003 0

Congratulations on your win, Heather! #169507

Evy Johansen level-classic August 17, 2003 0

Many congratulations on your win, Heather! #169745

Karen Seargeant August 17, 2003 0

Wonderful shot, Heather! Congrats! #169781

Barbara K. Breitsameter August 17, 2003 0

One of my favorite places in the midwest. So, so lovely! Congrats Heather! #169829

Monika Sapek August 18, 2003 0

Many congratulations on your another Second Place Win, Heather! Love the colors here!
Monika
#171419

Christina Bowker August 18, 2003 0

Stunning! #171658

Connie L. Carpenter August 21, 2003 0

Congratulations, Heather... fantastic shot. #173720

Christina Bowker August 21, 2003 0

I just cant get over this! #173863

Jean Papo August 23, 2003 0

Outstanding, brilliant work is the norm for you, and this is no exception! Also what is so great is your helpfulness in teaching the rest of us the techniques to try to accomplish similar results. Congratulations, Heather! #175970

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