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My contribution for this week’s
Sight
challenge.
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This week I decided to show post the same picture three times,
the original and two slightly different versions.
Australian is known for some very bland (colour wise) scenery…
harsh sun and bland colours and this is what we see.
This scene is typical of a southern Victorian summer,
even though it was only taken at Horsham (inland)
last Thursday….late winter.
While pondering what to post I played around with Photoshop,
moved the ‘clarity’ slider in the opposite direction with this result.
Grass a bit too green.
This final image is the result of trying to tone down
the green and enhance the far background.
Also managed to darken shadows.
The water was a dull brown muddy colour.
Each one appeals to me for different reasons…how about you?
WoollyMuses 
The 3rd one could be a book cover. Very nice …
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Thank you but the bottom right corner…grass…is a bit off putting.
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The darkening enhancement of the trees and water really worked well. Something about that grass stands out too much. My eyes keep being drawn to it as a focal point when I’d rather admire the trees. Interesting to see the stages you went through.
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I have tired toning down the grass but it is still eye catching and takes away from the rest of the photo. Bad composition spoils the photo.
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I have learning curves in my own photography. Someone said to me once: “Why do you take so many shots of the same subject?” I do it because I’m hoping for one result that is pleasing. Actually your original has wonderful composition.
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I’m glad you like the composition..I’m never quite sure. I was concentrating on the trees and river so much that I did not realise how much bank was in the shot. I have a toned down version which I intended to added to the post this morning…then ‘Murphy’ took control of my day!! Hopefully will be able to upload this evening and will message you when/if I do so.
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Can’t wait to see what you’ve done with this grassy challenge.
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I have added it to this post. However, that was last night…in the cold light of day I am still not happy with it. I like the tree etc in the third image so I will have another go over the weekend.
It’s Father’s Day Down Under tomorrow and we are just heading off for for a Saturday Father’s Day Brunch with the Billy Lids (kids).
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Enjoy your celebration. Don’t fuss too much about one shot. Actually the fourth one is a lot tamer with the grass. Good job!
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We had a great morning, just had our PDIL missing due to work commitments. In the we had afternoon tea with my in-laws, for Father’s Day.
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I meant to add in my previous reply that I have often heard that same question also. With storage so cheap why not? I have added a fourth version of that photo…the grass has been toned down considerably. Must away…have a good weekend.
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Each of them appeals to me too. I was going to say the last one was my favorite but then I looked at the others again and I’m not sure!
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I know what you mean 🙂
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Woolly, so nice to see you playing around with editing. How wonderful!
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It is fun
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