LOL lost tourists? Nice job.

Good and cold like it should be on a hot day

Nice job, how was the beer? 😉

Thanks for that comment Betty! Glad to know it’s not all for nothing. 😉

As for the “high key preset” what I can see it is doing it adding a white vignette on the edges, not much else.

True high key cannot be made in post-processing it needs to be shot that way in camera and planned as such. Here are a few examples of well done high key images

https://500px.com/photo/29815381/snow-white-by-warren-joyce

https://500px.com/photo/55807026/aubrey-by-david-beckham

https://500px.com/photo/28755803/white-sale-by-wendy-valderrama

https://500px.com/photo/58626760/little-angel-by-lisa-holloway

https://500px.com/photo/24389915/asiago-by-alessandro-berno

Does that help?

Why I linked over processed and high key was after applying a high key preset to some photos I had taken where the subject was surrounded by a fairly uniform and low contrast environment. I noted, after processing, that the histogram registered no details in the shot outside of the main subject and its immediate surroundings. While I was happy with the resulting images, I did wonder if I had gone too far. Those images are featured in a blog post at https://wp.me/p3McZk-bd

BTW I’ve noticed that you’re very accessible on this site, and although I know it goes ‘with the territory’ for you, I just wanted you to know that it is greatly appreciated!

“not all translate well into HDR” – now you’ve hit it there! I’ve also found that sometimes a 3 image bracket compared to just processing one RAW file in LR and I like the LR result better. It’s all about playing around really.

you mentioned high key and “over processed” not sure what you mean. Can you give me an example? Because my definition of a high key image is one that is mostly light tones and a low contrast range.

Darlene, thanks for taking the time to have a look at my attempt at street photography. I confess, I don’t think I quite ‘get it’ when it comes to that medium, but I was curious enough to give it a try, in my limited way. Since that experience, I’ve been looking around at what a variety of street photographers have produced and I guess I’m still curious enough to give it another go at some point, but I don’t think it will become my main forte.

As for HDR – thanks for pointing out the article at Digital Photography School. I think the author hit the nail on the head, and, I loved his delivery. I had a good laugh at my own expense. But, in my defence, HDR is something I’ve been intrigued by for some time. I’ve only just purchased the software and I purchased it in stages – Photomatix Essentials and when that didn’t give me enough control over the halos and too dark clouds I upped it to the Pro version. I’m probably not done with HDR yet as I’m not satisfied that I have ‘mastered’ the technique, and like a dog with a bone, I’m reluctant to give up in defeat. I can say that although I bracketed almost every shot while on vacation, I have discovered that not all translate well into HDR, but, nothing ventured, nothing gained, and at least I still have a well exposed image to work with. Thanks for your gentle reminder that there is life after HDR. Speaking of over processed… I’m fascinated by High Key photos. Could be my next obsession. 😉

I totally agree but I noticed that after this shot and by then he had moved and it was gone

IMHO the shot with the bike would have been better with the complete shadow, off course its not always possible

Hi Betty thanks for linking to the article and for giving it a go! My comments would be yes – the people are very small.

In #2 is the “anonymous” or hiding their identities about protecting them, or does it speak more about you? Is that your preference? Is that about your issues and fears?

I notice you seem to do a lot of HDR, like every image. It’s a great technique which can produce stunning results – with two caveats. #1 when it’s done well. #2 when it’s used for the appropriate scenes and lighting conditions. You might find this article humourous and intersting

https://digital-photography-school.com/10-steps-every-hdr-photographer-goes-through/

I know I’ve gone through most of those stages myself and now I use HDR only sparingly when I want to do tone control on a contrasty scene. Have a read, see what you think.

Thanks for that Tim, yes it’s very common. I’d say photographing a stranger is a fear right up there with public speaking and the dentist.

Thanks Darlene…your photos have definitely inspired me.

Glad you liked it

that worked thanks!

Kelley, you need a tripod for that kind of stuff that other than that there’s nothing special no tricks.

Thank you!