Critique Welcomed Whidbey Espresso

[Jerry Robillard]

X-F1 XF, 18-55mm

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Now that is glowing Jerry, is the coffee as golden as the lighting?

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Very appealing indeed. I like the wet surface and how it faintly glows in line of the reflections.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

The dark trees at the rear are ominous.

 

[Jerry Robillard]

No, it is a typical deep dark Seattle espresso style coffee.

I left the ISO to Auto. I liked the warmer temperature.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Would black and white be a crazy idea? Very nice image, Jerry.

 

[Beth Carter]

love the reflections and neon signs. great combo. excellent image.

 

[Jerry Robillard]

No, Rob, I tried it, but it was flatter than I thought it would be. There was depth in color. I could mute it down, There is no PP.

 

[Jerry Robillard]

Rob, This is the best that I can do in PS CS5. I don't like it. It looks flat to me. It lacks contrast. I was able to bring our the tree line. I live on a very hilly island. It is all glacial till, and those trees are on the hilltops.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

I see what you mean, Jerry. Worth a try, though. I especially like wet road surfaces in b&w. But I agree the colour version is better in this instance. Sounds like you live in an interesting place.

 

[Jerry Robillard]

I grew up in California, and been in Washington for the last 22 years. It is an interesting place. Actually, all of the west coast of America is interesting. Huge mountains, volcanos, beautiful sea shore, colorful deserts. We seem to have it all, and it is BIG!

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I grew up in California, and been in Washington for the last 22 years. It is an interesting place. Actually, all of the west coast of America is interesting. Huge mountains, volcanos, beautiful sea shore, colorful deserts. We seem to have it all, and it is BIG!

I'll definitely say a big yes to that. Very well done Jerry.