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TanDeal (36)
Ok, I'm a little unsure about this one. I thought it was overexposed myself and didn't want to upload it but I showed it to my sister and brother-in-law and they really liked it so I would very like your opinions about it. I have auto-equalised it in Corel Photo Paint but other than that this is the photo as it was taken. Sorry it was taken quite a while ago so I can't remember any technical details.
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TanDeal (36)
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Edited by:gondox Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 332 W: 63 N: 294] (1427)
So What I did:
1. cropped the image to concentrae on the phenomenon I talked about in the critique, that's the tree where rays end.
2. Added contrast and some brightness. Contarst was obviously low on my opinion, while increasing it killed some of the dark details, so the brightness lift was needed. The overexposed parts didn't suffer that, for they were OE already. They are OK anyway in a pov looking against the sun.
3. Adjusted colors a little bit, I think they appear more "live", but it's a question of taste I think.
4. Added a simple frame I likely use, just to show this option too.

I'd also like to add that this workshop is quite subjective and represent my way of seeing I think, so please take it as just one option out of so many. My goal was not to show my way of seeing but rather to show you how much potential there is in your picture. I hope you like it, but either way please tell me if you found it useful or not. Thank you for watching!