These are the first photos I color corrected. I took longer on this image than on the other sets as many steps were involved in this process. First, I played with the curves, which took quite some time to get them where I wanted them. I then adjusted the contrast to up it a little, and the brightness as well (only slightly). The last and final step was a very interesting one -- I used what is called HDR Toning. I have a basic understanding of what HDR is and how it works. I am not sure that this is true HDR, but I assume that with the raw image, it is somehow able to emulate such things. In any case, I am pleased with the way that it came out.
The above photos were taken at Sandy Hook, NJ. The original is on the left, and the corrected photo on the right. I gave the photo on the right a bit more contrast and a bit more saturation. I played with some levels and moved the bars for red, blue, and green to their "correct" locations. I feel the second photo looks a little less realistic, but more appealing and attractive in terms of color.
These two photos were taken at Shadow Lake near my house. The original photo was taken to be part of a stitched landscape photo. I felt this needed color correction so I decided to do so for this project. The left photo is pretty accurate as to what the lake actually looked like that day. Although it was sunny, it was very cold and dead outside. The color corrected photo brings out some of the green in the dirt that was otherwise invisible that day. the blue from the lake is also improved immensely. I started playing with curves at this point. I found it actually much easier to get the color I wanted, although it did take quite a while. The overall appeal of this photo has been improved now that the colors seem to stand on their own.
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