Hi-key not really but trying

Since I've been challenged to hi-key this coming week I've been doing a little reading. I read that to do it outside you need a plain background (here and overcast sky) and you blow out the background and up the foreground with strong colors. I blew out the background but had to bring the foreground in in the processing. More struggles ahead but hey the week hasn't started. Early bird didn't get the worm.

[Joan Robillard]

@mej2011 Just wanted to show you I am taking your challenge to heart. Hope to be better by the end of the week.

[Shannon]

It's the Nubble!

[Joan Robillard]

@sjoblues Now how did you guess that!!! Yours of Portland head was far better.

[melissa]

Great attempt! Have fun with the challenge, try not to let it stress you. I can pick something else if this is overwhelming, just let me know.

[Joan Robillard]

@mej2011 Melissa, I don't let these stress me. This is my anti-stress. Don't let my offbeat humor throw you. It took several tries to get a decent low key. I joined 365 to learn more about photography. I post tries like this hoping a few people will offer suggestions - I am shameless about that.

[Richard Sayer]

Here's a suggestion O Shameless One: as a starter, try taking some pastel coloured flowers against a lit white background and overexpose by up to 2 stops.

[Debbie]

You always throw yourself into your challenges, you obviously enjoy them. I really like this, look forward to watching your progress this week.

[Gena Pegg]

Wonderful...looks almost magical!

[Joan Robillard]

@vignouse I did the up two stops on this one but brought the darker colors back up in raw. It looked overexposed, But I will try your suggestion if I get a chance,

[Joan Robillard]

@debbie3108 I want to learn - love learning. There will be a few.

[Joan Robillard]

@eyesmile I agree.

[Francoise]

This is the real thing, isn't it! I though at first it was a miniature scene. Nice effect.

[Sharron Green]

Looks great to me, Joan. You know so much more than I do. Nice shot.

[Joan Robillard]

@francoise Yes, the real thing and I have taken pictures of it almost every year. And each one is different.

[Joan Robillard]

@atwinfay I don't know about that, but doing the challenges teaches me. There are so many different ones to join. But the get-pushed works for me. But you may just like posting and not interested in challenges.