Hiya! Alot of threads asking for help tonight, hope you dont mind one more. Took this shot yesterday morning on my way to work. Its actually a view over Peter Forsbers golf course...you who know hockey know of whom i speak...the rest of you...just ignore me..bla bla. Anyway, i have hardly done anything to it. I like it (cause of the mist obviously) and i want it to look the best it can, but somehow i cant get over the fact that it doesnt quite look like a real photo even though it is. Especially to the right where the treetops are covered in mist. Looks like i used some kind of waterpaint-filter or somthing...sigh. I know how to alter an image into NOT looking like a photo...but how the heck do you do it the other way around???? All suggestions appriciated!!!

....somEthing.....

Geez man...do you live in a magical fairy land or what!?! That is an amazing shot, and I personally would love to push the unreal aspect. It is wonderful as is actually. But, if you want to make it more realistic here are some suggestions. 1. Make the midtones lighter. 2. Destaturate it a bit. 3. Sharpen it some. 4. Retake the shot at high noon. Hope that helps! ;]

lol... retake the shot at high noon! funny :] yep, it is awesome! the surreal colors & mist.. & i agree, having a "straight" shot look unreal is even better!!! but you usually have to state that... (if they read it... ;o)))

Andreas could always photoshop the mist back in...if he retakes it at exactly the same spot and angle. We all know how he LOVES to do stuff like that. =] Of course, it really wouldn't look real then...conundrums!

LMAO!!! One problem though... I had to break into a "construction site" where they are laying a railroad....reckon it will be too much people there at high noon. And what if the train comes? What does "conundrums" mean? Im swedish and my dictionary only covers so much.

It means a tough problem to solve. Even more so in light of your recent revelation. :)

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Thank you. #:o)

I like it the way it is....such a romantic shot....gorgeous colours, and the mist is perfect to me

Thank you Ilona. #:o) I did however try to sharpen the treeline alone and desature the sky a little....is this better ?

still like the first... now it's looking postworked ecspecially with the sharpening

You heard the lady! ;]

The only postwork that I would do myself would be to remove the poles and buildings from the horizon...just make it a pure nature shot.

Oki doki. Who am i too argue with the "paddler" And yup Kort...ive thought about that myself. Will get right on it Sir.

Okay...im sooooo done with this one now. Thanks for your help and suggestions. I sure appriciate it!

What about this one, dear! No, no, no, don't thank me please, I know you like her, it's been a pleasure, sincerely!

Daddy likes..... Great job there Andreas, that was just what it needed, IMHO!

LOL, crossed posts. Okay. Pimbo's takes the cake. (I can see this gal cropping up everyone for a while, heheh)

ROTFLMAO!!!!! Oh i shall keep her my friend, i will also treat her quite good...hehehe. #:oP THANK YOU!!!!!

Yeppp!!! Cropping is my new hobby! Do you need a crop! Anyone there who needs a crop???

Well, there is my thread... ;]

crazzzzzy in here today!! hehehe ;]

I realize this thread has pretty much ended.....but I'm going to throw my 2 cents in anyway. :) Andreas, you silly man!! This is an amazing photo! I understand that you don't want people to think it's been fudged or messed with, but whether you mess with it or not, it's still your artwork. People will love it because it's an awsome piece of art. (of course, there are those who might like pimbo's version better ;P ) But you know it's an outstanding picture and others will agree. I do like the way you took the buildings and poles out, but really, nothing else needs to be done. Of course, this is just my opinion. sigh I wish I had those kinds of pics in my gallery! Okay, I'll stop my own blah blah blah now. :) I hope to see this image in your gallery at some point. :)

What you want to make it look less magical!!!! WHY. It looks fine. It's a keeper! How about this you can sharpen it, convert to b/w the repost it. Bsteph

Post number 15 is my pick! Didn't care for those power towers in number one. Looks very serene, Andreas/Andrew! ;) Very natural. An excellent vision! Brenda :)

#15 for me too!!! Superb shot!! I love the surreal feel here!!!

#15 buddy !!! A stunner, dont change anything else !! :o)