Learning Curve

[Tangled-Universe]

I don't agree Oshyan. The shadows on the ground should be as dark as the shadows on the model. The model should also be as lit as the ground. They look completely 'off'.

The way I see it is, the models are probably colored much darker than the ground surfaces, hence the contrast difference. If the colors of the Palm Trunks were lightened up and the Palm Leaves had some translucency the controversy would be solved. 

Oh gosh how stupid, of course...why didn't I think this myself :p
I think that's a more, probably the most, logical explanation.

[Mohawk20]

Well, martin, specially for you I postworked it even more, editing the curves to get more light from the trees, and this is as much as I can get without ruining the image...

[Tangled-Universe]

Haha, thanks *lol* It improved indeed, but to get what I have in mind you would indeed have to ruin the image probably
I still have to send you that picture by the way for our collab, didn't forget, just too busy 

[Oshyan]

I don't agree Oshyan. The shadows on the ground should be as dark as the shadows on the model. The model should also be as lit as the ground. They look completely 'off'.

Hmm, like this? http://www.beachpicturesbeachpictures.net/beach-picture-sunset-palm-trees-shashchatter-pic.jpg
Or maybe this? http://gallery.hd.org/_exhibits/leaves/palm-trees-silver-sand-sunset-Ceara-region-Brazil-JBG.jpg
And this? http://www.okulani.com/Images/9274-Palm-Tree-Sunset_RGB.jpg

It's all about the exposure...

- Oshyan