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So the previous attempt didn't make me happy so I worked on it some more.

Before


After


I wanted to accentuate the texture of the clouds in the background which would increase the highlight on the tree.

Thoughts?

I like the second version better, the first was a little flat. Not convinced on the image as a whole though.

I prefer the first as a photograph and the second as a fantastical image, less related to reality, if you know what I mean.

Whilst not possible, a bigger tree would have more impact.

I much prefer the first image....a classic B&W shot...but it could do with just a touch of brightening. I like the dark and moody look. Second image has been way overdone in my opinion. By the way....it is an excellent photograph in the style of Ansel Adams. I love it!

first one all teh way home... the sky and clouds are very nice, the boosted contrast in the second has just overcooked it. I am with Matt, just a little brightening and a small touch of contrast.

I would also prefer somewhere inbetween #1 and #2.

Rooz wrote:Not convinced on the image as a whole though.

Matt. K wrote: By the way....it is an excellent photograph in the style of Ansel Adams. I love it!

Thanks Matt. That's what drew me to the spending the time to photograph the tree.

surenj wrote:

Rooz wrote:Not convinced on the image as a whole though.

Good thing I only shoot for my own pleasure then

PiroStitch wrote:Good thing I only shoot for my own pleasure then

Doubt it. I am no art buyer/artist (appreciater) although I don't know about Rooz. Despite this I gave two cents worth. Go figure.

I'm also in the preferring #1 camp for this image with perhaps a little more lightening behind the top of the tree. But I can see where you were going with the second (I find myself heading the same way with a number of my monochromes these days).

Ok taken most of the constructive feedback on board and given it another whirl.



Here's a 100% crop of what I see on my screen. The smaller version really doesn't do it enough justice.

That is significantly better and a great balance between the two. AA would be proud. (But change the tree )

You are in the zone with #3.

I believe the 3rd one is an improvement
on 1, and 2. It's has more light than 1 and
is less sharp than 2 and this makes it looks
more natural.