klaxspotting Editing Advice Thread

[klaxspotting]

So not long ago, I got this photo (https://www.jetphotos.com/viewreject_b.php?id=6699554) rejected for "too much or too little contrast" I appealed it, since I wasn't too sure about it, and the response I got was a rejection with the note "Almost backlit" and nothing else (screenshot of email is attached). I'm a little confused, as a photo being almost backlit shouldn't be a reason to be rejected, and there was no comment about the supposed contrast issue with the photo. Could someone please explain why the appeal was responded to like it was, and (if improving the photo is possible) how to improve it to make it acceptable? Thank you in advance!

[dlowwa]

So not long ago, I got this photo (https://www.jetphotos.com/viewreject_b.php?id=6699554) rejected for "too much or too little contrast" I appealed it, since I wasn't too sure about it, and the response I got was a rejection with the note "Almost backlit" and nothing else (screenshot of email is attached). I'm a little confused, as a photo being almost backlit shouldn't be a reason to be rejected, and there was no comment about the supposed contrast issue with the photo. Could someone please explain why the appeal was responded to like it was, and (if improving the photo is possible) how to improve it to make it acceptable? Thank you in advance!

Light is really harsh there. You could try editing it to lift the shadows a bit, but I'm not sure it would be worth the effort, or even possible to yield an acceptable result.

[klaxspotting]

klaxspotting Editing Advice Thread

Hey guys! Just making this thread for any editing advice questions!

I'm going to start it off with one I'm not too sure about. I tried my hand at night spotting last night and only got one semi-decent result. I was just wondering if the sharpness, exposure, and anything else were at least up to par, although I don't think they are:


Thanks for your help with this and future photos!
-Cameron Stone

[dlowwa]

Hey guys! Just making this thread for any editing advice questions!

I'm going to start it off with one I'm not too sure about. I tried my hand at night spotting last night and only got one semi-decent result. I was just wondering if the sharpness, exposure, and anything else were at least up to par, although I don't think they are:
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Thanks for your help with this and future photos!
-Cameron Stone

Image is blurry, so unfortunately not much point in worrying about anything beyond that.

[klaxspotting]

Can I get some advice on these two? I can't figure out which to upload, so I figured I would ask and see which one has the least flaws and go with that haha. Most of my concerns are with horizon, contrast, and possibly glare. Thanks!

[dlowwa]

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Can I get some advice on these two? I can't figure out which to upload, so I figured I would ask and see which one has the least flaws and go with that haha. Most of my concerns are with horizon, contrast, and possibly glare. Thanks!

Don't see a big difference in quality between the two.

[klaxspotting]

Could I get some advice on these 5? Mostly concerned with contrast and exposure issues on Contour and Alaska because of the cloud cover. Thanks!

[dlowwa]

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Could I get some advice on these 5? Mostly concerned with contrast and exposure issues on Contour and Alaska because of the cloud cover. Thanks!

1. borderline soft/obstruction
2. contrast
3. top of sky blown out. maybe try 16:9 crop to lessen that area
4. borderline contrast
5. ok

[klaxspotting]

Here's 5 more just for thoroughness:

[dlowwa]

Here's 5 more just for thoroughness:
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1. borderline soft/blurry
2. soft
3. ok
4. borderline horizon (ccw)
5. blurry

[klaxspotting]

These too please? Thanks!

[dlowwa]

These too please? Thanks!
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1. soft/blurry, dark, contrast
2. soft/blurry
3. borderline dark
4-5 soft, borderline (low) contrast

[klaxspotting]

Just for context - EVA was leveled using the building between the Avianca and American tails

[dlowwa]

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Just for context - EVA was leveled using the building between the Avianca and American tails

1-2 ok
3-4 borderline overexposed
5. borderline contrast

[klaxspotting]

Still have more from that day haha. Thanks in advance!