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One. Ricks Gardens, May 1, 2011 F/ 2.8 Shutter: 1/250 ISO 80 Canon Powershot SX120 IS
Using the burn tool I added a little contrast around the pot. I also added a little saturation to bring some of the red out in the pot.
Two. First West, First South, Rexburg, ID, May 1, 2011 F/ 8.0 Shutter: 1/125 ISO 100 Canon Powershot SX120IS
Using the clone tool I removed a power line that stretched from a poll (hidden by the stop sign) off-camera in the upper right hand corner. The setting sun helped bring out a lot of the colors.
Three. Ricks Building, BYU-Idaho, May 1, 2011 F/2.8 Shutter: 1/400 ISO 80 Canon Powershot SX120 IS
I think fire hydrants are some of the most photogenic inanimate, ordinary objects there are. I used a curves adjustment to darken the shadows, increasing contrast.
Four. Manwaring Center Catering Parking Lot, May 1, 2011 F/8.0 Shutter: 1/160 ISO 80 Canon Powershot SX120IS
There was a weird line across the hood near the wiper blades that I smudged out (it looked like a bad layer cut). I also played with the contrast by adjusting the levels pallet. The goal was to enhance the red but not lose the darker feel of the shot.
James, red was an excellent choice for the color study. All your shots have great contrast and that really helps the red pop. The pop effect is good! You also took all your shots at great angles. It helps makes the red pop even more. Again with the pop. You have some popppin’ pictures here! Good job.