CC: I Can't Decide

8 years 5 months ago #458416 by garyrhook
Captured this while out hiking at Georgia O'Keefe's ranch in Abiquiu, NM. I can't decide which I prefer. Thoughts?





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8 years 5 months ago #458420 by Hassner
I like natural (looking) colours. Therefore the second one.
I do not mind a push for warmer, but rather yellow than magenta.


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8 years 5 months ago #458421 by stuartsbarbie
First one highlights the sky, the 2nd on highlight the rocks.  It depends on which you are trying to emphasis.  I like the second one best.


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8 years 5 months ago #458458 by effron
I'm going to be different. I like the second for Hassner's reasons, more natural sky....
(Why did I leave the southwest...:angry: )

Why so serious?
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8 years 5 months ago #458503 by KCook
I'm always a sucker for low key, so I much prefer the deep shadows in #1.  In #2 the sky looks washed out to me.

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8 years 5 months ago #458513 by icepics
I like the feeling of the first that seems a bit more dark or foreboding like a storm getting ready to roll in. But my first thought was too purple; that stands out and seems somewhat overpowering.

When I first saw it, it struck me that I could reach out and touch it. Beautifully done in that respect. I think that perspective works well.

I wonder what you saw, what the color was actually like. With nature that's already striking I think subtle adjustments would enhance it without being too much.

Even the second one is a bit purplish. A blue sky and orangish tone of the ground would be complementary colors and help the colors pop.

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8 years 5 months ago #458523 by goodoldroute15
I like the natural look of the bottom image. Detail of is great on both images.


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8 years 5 months ago #458618 by Nathan D
#1 has to much of magenta filter going on for me.  #2 is nothing short of awesome.  Really #2 is wall material!


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8 years 5 months ago #458725 by D Hornick
Seriously, #2 is an incredible shot.  I like the lighting, and contrast in that scenery. 


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8 years 5 months ago #458727 by foxX
#2 well done.


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8 years 5 months ago #458742 by cybersholt
Hey Gary,
The second one is amazing, as for the first like others have said too much red. Nicely done nonetheless.

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8 years 5 months ago #458752 by garyrhook
Thanks all for the input. I am happy with the 2nd, but still wanted a different take on the image. So I went back to take another run at the toned version. Comments on this version appreciated.



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8 years 5 months ago #458767 by KCook
Dunno.  The extra contrast does result in more drama, but at some cost to authenticity (in my view).  The new color tints are a definite improvement.

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8 years 5 months ago #458779 by louiskf
i like your watermark


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8 years 5 months ago #458781 by Hassner
I like the last version, but I have a few other nitpicks.
The horison line on the left suggests the photo is angled.
The spot of sky top right through the rocks adds unneeded detail. I would remove.
I like the added contrast. As long as I can see detail in highlights and shadows.


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