first try!

[goldenfamaliy]

Any good tips to make it better? I love the detail but i lost some when i had to convert from raw to jpeg. Is there any way around this?

 

[BlueCorn]

There's a common misconception that RAW will automatically give you a better image. What RAW offers is more potential for a good image. Getting to that requires a little effort. What software/process are you using?

Here's a quick edit. All I used was a curves layer (to bring up contrast),some sharpening and a little selective lightening and darkening (dodging and burning). (This actually over sharpened this a bit.)

 

[goldenfamaliy]

If you don't mind, what software did you use, I am just using the software that came with the camera! But it looks like it is time to play a bit with it more!

 

[goldenfamaliy]

ok, I tried this with just the software that came with the camera, not too bad for a first try I think.

 

[goldenfamaliy]

it needs a bit more color, but I think that I am getting the hang of it.

 

[BlueCorn]

I see another problem with your image. You saved it in AdobeRGB. That's great for printing but anything that you post on the web should be converted to sRGB. That's where much of your color is going.

Please note that I didn't modify the color saturation at all. All I did was add contrast and correct the exposure.

CHeers

 

[goldenfamaliy]

Ok, I will give that a try, Thanks!!!!

 

[goldenfamaliy]

Did the changes you suggested, and it looks much better!

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

My advice would just echo Beerguy, so I'll say good progress. Keep experimenting and you will get the hang of it.

 

[goldenfamaliy]

And I did figure out the custom white balance! I am using a piece of PVC tubing that I am sticking in the water to get the white balance. I think that is should work.

 

[Reef Bass]

If you're shooting in RAW there's no need for custom white balancing. Just take the pic and set the color temperature when importing during post.

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

Unless you are using a gelled flash of course.