Underexposed photo for my cold question!

No need to comment - just so I can show the experts this morning's problem! Of course if you know why it's dark feel free to comment!

[Alison Tomlin]

OK I'm not an expert - but is it underexposed? The sky is quite light and the colours are pretty clear.

[Judith Greenwood]

@fueast It just all seems very dull and it was a lovely bright morning... I was disappointed there wasn't more Lycra action...

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful shot and beautiful reflections. I love the pop of red, too.

[Liz (fotomama)]

if it is underexposed, it is barely at that- the sky and water look pretty true to color:) gorgeous!

[Judith Greenwood]

@4stories It's not normal for my camera though - maybe I've just pressed a button somewhere!

[Alison Tomlin]

@judithg - just to see I downloaded it and pushed it through photomatix - its a small file so not the best result but just to show you I will upload it to my extras then when you've had a look I will delete.

[Judith Greenwood]

@fueast That will be exciting - then I may have to fork out for Photomatix!

[Jane Pittenger]

I love the olors and reflections. Do you want to readjust your exposure compensation so it looks the way you want it? I have a Nikon so couldn't tell you how to do it on yours

[Jane Pittenger]

I just saw what Alison did with it. I vote for this darker one. The other one's sky looks almost blown out

[Judith Greenwood]

@jgpittenger Oh I didn't know you could do that - will have to get the book out!

[Jen Hudson]

The reflections are still really clear and the colours are strong too.

[Rose Humphrey]

Is it a question of our eyes overcompensating?

[KeithD]

Well I think it's a great photo - love the reflections. I'm not an expert,but I think that the exposure on the photo is about right. If you increase the brightness the white parts will become saturated and you will lose detail. I use Photoshop Elements and there's a couple of easy adjustments I find useful sometimes. One lightens dark areas and the other darkens light areas. I used the latter on my Lode Mill photo to get some more detail into the white wood of the mill itself.

[Judith Greenwood]

@daffodill @north_ender I'm beginning to wonder if I've been over-exposing everything up until now!!

[Mary Tjeerdsma]

Of course I am no expert and certainly not technical, but I love this soft and serene photo and I think the reflections are beautiful! Sorry you are disappointed - maybe it is best to be clueless like me. I think your photo is picture perfect!

[Ola]

love the colourful reflection in the water!

[Diana Moss]

To me this looks perfect, the colours ,reflections , sharpness etc..

[John]

Looks great on my screen.
Love the reflections and colours

[Pat Knowles]

Well if you aren't happy Judith & you know your camera well enough to think it's not quite right but I think it is a very clear, clean photo ! Love those vivid colours & reflection & don't forget it is middle of January & quite early in the morning too !! I know ..pretend it's my photo , i will gladly claim it !! LOL !

[Gillian]

IMHO, I think it's a wonderful pic! So crisp, so clear. I'm not sure why you find fault with it. :)

[Joyce Wells]

I love this photo, Judith - the colors and reflections are gorgeous!

[Kim]

great shot, wonderful scene and I love the reflection.

[Rhona Dempsey]

Looks pretty dam good to me.

[Denise]

A nice scene with crisp reflections.

[Michelle]

Great reflections and great colours too.

[Shanne]

I like it too, great colours and reflections

[Autumn Eden]

I like it just as it is. The colors are spot on for winter and the reflection is perfect!

[Susan Bell]

Well, I like the intensity of colour in this. Doesn't seem underexposed, though it is curious that the water reflections are so much darker than the sky.