I'm not familiar with RSE. I use PSCS RAW converter, but I can say with
certainty that very few RAW images will look satisfactory at any given set of
default settings. Almost all require fine tuning. Yours are very close for RAW,
and they err in the direction in which they should: subdued highlights. All
they need is some adjustment during the conversion process. You can just tweak
the jpegs now if you wish, but working with your images during conversion is
much prefered as you will find that you can fine tune the range much better. If
you don't want to work on your conversions, shoot jpeg.
Paul
-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Dave Kennedy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Recently went our for a walk at a local Conservation Area, cool, dark,
> bit of rainy day.
>
> - Shot everything in Raw.
> - Back home, imported to PC,
> - Raw to JPEG conversion via RSE primarily with the default settings.
> - In Elements, added Name to corner,
> - Exported to resize and reduce jpeg quality (to about 8)
> - Uploaded them to the web
>
> The pictures looked fine/ok on my pc at home during the Raw
> Conversion, but now on my PC at work, they are dull, flat, dark, soft.
> See here:
> http://www.pbase.com/davekennedy/morris
>
> My home monitor is uncalibrated (as is my work monitor), but I'm still
> surprised to see the images come out like this, as the images were
> largely converted using defaults.
>
> Any thoughts? Is this a:
> Shooting problem?
> Raw Workflow Problem?
> Elements Export problem?
> Monitor Problem?
> or all of the above?
>
> thanx
>
> dk
>
