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Miranda Legg
{K:619} 2/27/2006
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Looking at this picture now the buildings don't look in focus but on the original they are. Not sure why it didn't copy well....hmmm...
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Peter Margetic
{K:2072} 2/27/2006
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Featured Critique
Hi Miranda,
I don't think there is anything to be unhappy about, the cloud / smog thins out as you go down the image where it is very clear at ground level. It looks as though you are taking the pic the base of the cloud, I really like the effect.
Peter
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Miranda Legg
{K:619} 2/27/2006
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Thanks Peter, I guess i have just seen to many pictures of beautiful skylines with crisp image, sharp beams of light and a lively dark sky.
Is there anyway to get this with a cloudy day?
Is my lens not good enough to really get clear details?
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Caleb McLeod
{K:81} 2/27/2006
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If you hadn't mentioned anything about the smog I would have thought it was fog. We have days like this in the summer In Ontario Can. and although the thought of the smog is disgusting, this image is still quite beautiful. So don't be unhappy, you did good.
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Chris Hunter
{K:25631} 2/27/2006
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First, I lie the effect. Smog or fog, it doesn't matter to me. The fact that this isn't like other cityscapes at night is what makes it interesting. Partially obscuring the view in a photo is always a good idea. It creates interest, when you can't see every aspect of the subject.
As far as eliminating it, you can try filters, such as a UV haze, however there isn't much that will get rid of it completely. My advice would be to go back when the conditions are right. This will save you time and effort...go out when the conditions are right.
Cheers,
Chris
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Phillip Cohen
{K:9520} 2/28/2006
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Miranda, I think what you are seeing is the reflection of the lights in the low clouds and humidity in the air. You need to wait for a clear night when there is low humidity and try again. I have been in that spot trying to do the same shot many times and always the same results as you. You will just have to be patient and wait for the right conditions. I have seen many photos taken when it is clear so I know it does happen now and then.
Keep trying and posting,
Phil
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Miranda Legg
{K:619} 2/28/2006
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Thanks guys...yes i know it is the clouds / pollution / humidity....so sad there is rarely an ideal day to take a clear picture anymore in Hong Kong
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Bjorn Beheydt
{K:12096} 2/28/2006
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Wow.. quite a moody picture that you have here... I think the smog really adds to the picture here, it gives it a really strange feel. Well done!
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Peter Margetic
{K:2072} 3/1/2006
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Hi Miranda,
I don't think there is anything wrong with your lens, the best lens will only ever see what is there. To get a lively sky you will need to shoot at different times, I've always found the 10 minutes after the sun goes down as a good time as the only thing being lit is the sky / clouds. Night shots will never give good cloud definition as they are only being lit by background light.
Peter.
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Joel Aron
{K:14920} 3/1/2006
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Miranda,
Having only seen a few pictures of the Hong Kong skyline at night, I would have to say that this is one I will remember. The endless glow coming from within the buildings, relfecting in the clouds works so well for me. I can image that your original is amazing at 1:1!
great looking image, and very nice composition! Those Sigma lenses do a great job!
best,
-Joel
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Mark Longo
{K:12757} 3/1/2006
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I love this image Miranda! It is the very thing you dislike, the haze, that I think makes this image work so well. It creates a glow that is very lovely and creates an unusual view of a nighttime skyline. Were the air starkly crisp, you would have a clear shot of the building's lights, but little to set this image apart from so many others.
As to the yellowy tinge to the sky, I think it's fine but I think I see why you don't like it. I have taken the liberty to add some blue to the shot. Changing the color of the haze makes a dramatic change to the shot, another nice apsect to the cast created by haze. Make it work for you!
And congrats on the front page display, it is well deserved!
Regards,
Mark
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Miranda Legg
{K:619} 3/1/2006
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Thanks so much to all of you. Love the adding of the blue Mark. It looks much more dramatic!
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paul annett
{K:3} 3/1/2006
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the contrast of light and fog /smog is poetic
the cropping is raw and artistic
this photographer has a future
hamiro
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:177120} 3/1/2006
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wooww miranda the imponent and massive hong kong skyline!!
powerfulness of colors and details captured in this one! the yellowy is "natural" have many pollution and many powders that create one diffraction in particles! .. also the humidity is so much elevate, sure it has a particular fascination the low clouds and the effect of "dark".. I do not believe I am therefore "ugly".. and not to be unhappy, maybe the little work is for the vertical lines and little levesls adjustement if you want!
just a tour in the front page!!
i like it.. cheers
roby
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:177120} 3/1/2006
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wooww miranda the imponent and massive hong kong skyline!!
powerfulness of colors and details captured in this one! the yellowy is "natural" have many pollution and many powders that create one diffraction in particles! .. also the humidity is so much elevate, sure it has a particular fascination the low clouds and the effect of "dark".. I do not believe I am therefore "ugly".. and not to be unhappy, maybe the little work is for the vertical lines and little levesls adjustement if you want!
just a tour in the front page!!
i like it.. cheers
roby
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Miranda Legg
{K:619} 3/1/2006
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ahhh...i see what you mean about the vertical lines now you mention it...
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Romy Fabian Garmaz
{K:16997} 3/1/2006
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Miranda
Magical and beautiful. congrats 7+
Romy
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Ron Wilson
{K:18161} 3/1/2006
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Excellent skyline. I agree with many the smog adds to the beauty of the shot.
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Adelino Barreto
{K:12661} 3/1/2006
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Fine photo!
Best regards.
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:184670} 3/6/2006
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Hi Miranda, I struggled with the exact same thing. It's the pollution allright. What I do find weird, though, is that I took a few from the exact same shot which have a much bluer tone, but ended up with the same red feel the very next day. That may have been an issue withe the white balance, though. If you shot this one in RAW, you might want to tweak the colour temperature. On the other hand, I don't really think that's necessary, as it definitely is an fitting / appropriate effect...
Cheers,
Hugo
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James C
{K:19046} 6/14/2006
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i have some similar photos in my portfolio, some taken from kowloon looking over to HK, and a few from the peak as well. while shooting photos from the peak, i encountered a similar problem. seems that HK weather is very fickle.... keep trying. i might suggest start shooting early in the evening, while the sun is still up and keep shooting as the sun goes down and then after its gone. see what happens.
best wishes. james
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Gavino Tavera
{K:1002} 9/30/2006
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Wonderful image.
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louis Michael
{K:3090} 9/30/2006
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Bea-ute-ti-ful, great view well done
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Marcio Janousek
{K:18842} 9/30/2006
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Nice capture Legg .., good colors and tones , congrats.
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Priscilla Auyeung
{K:29} 8/25/2007
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This is a late comment, but I have only just stumbled across your photo.
I love it, Miranda. The buildings in the foreground are sharp, and I think that the fogginess of the buildings in the background is very effective and actually gives the photo a magical feel.
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Armen Harutunians
{K:3635} 5/28/2008
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wonderful shot
Regards Armen
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