Need some input

[bhumil]

Hello All,

I am really really newbie at photography...i use to take some nice pictures with my old not DSLR camera but now i started to like taking pictures and so i went ahead bought Nikon DSLR camera and bought few lenses....

this is my first attempt to use Lightroom...i have never used PP before i need some advice on how does the photo look? what changes do u think will look better...i will put both the images before and after i did PP....Please put ur comments...thank you...

Before PP:


After:

[Goldcoastgolfer]

Honestly I think your PP is fine. You're tweaking of the colours and exposure along with the crop have definitely made the subject stand out more. I'd probably be inclined to use a dark vignetting than a white one to suit this image better but that's a personal thing.

About the only comment I would make is that perhaps turn up the exposure on your bird by 1/3 with the adjustment brush when you're comfortable using it. There's some great online tutorials at Adobe TV that you might find really helpful in getting to know Lightroom.

[epmi314]

I have to agree with Malcolm's comments especially the exposure on the bird. The second bird in the isn't in the best of spots but still a great start!

[bhumil]

Thanks guys...I think this one has over exposure..what do u think? according to me it looks little dark...

Thank you again for quick response...

[bhumil]

I have to agree with Malcolm's comments especially the exposure on the bird. The second bird in the isn't in the best of spots but still a great start!

Yes i agree, i tried to remove the second bird out but it didnt work...:-(...i think i need to learn a lot in this program...

[bhumil]

Honestly I think your PP is fine. You're tweaking of the colours and exposure along with the crop have definitely made the subject stand out more. I'd probably be inclined to use a dark vignetting than a white one to suit this image better but that's a personal thing.

About the only comment I would make is that perhaps turn up the exposure on your bird by 1/3 with the adjustment brush when you're comfortable using it. There's some great online tutorials at Adobe TV that you might find really helpful in getting to know Lightroom.

Thank you Malcolm...

[Jim B.]

I think you are doing well having just started PP.The last edit is close.I think if you bring the exposure up just a touch and do a slight contrast adjustment and add some sharpening you will see another improvement.
Very nice photo.

[bhumil]

I think you are doing well having just started PP.The last edit is close.I think if you bring the exposure up just a touch and do a slight contrast adjustment and add some sharpening you will see another improvement.
Very nice photo.

thanks...i will try that and post the image soon...