Which shot do you prefer?

geminiphotos

Hi again, Here is another shot for examination and review.
Can anyone comment on which they like better:
I'm really trying to learn if these changes I do are a waste or worth the time.....

Number 1 is curves, levels, sharpness,

geminiphotos

Or Number 2 - All of Number 1 with some curve adjustments to tone the wall down, and shadow the model

Thanks all

Dave

TristanP

I like the increased contrast in #2.

Swartzy

#2
Increased contrast is nice on the model.....the wall is a bit too over done, so with a layer mask you could paint back in a more realistic look but the model looks great this way.

Paulcao

#2 is better imo, #1 draws too much attention to the background.

m_granite

No. 1. It does seem to birhgt for the outfit colors, though. A little touch up wouldn't hurt.

geminiphotos

This is what I love about opinions!

Some like the contrast in the model, but think the wall should be brighter.
Some like the model with no contrast, but think the wall should be darker.

Oh..Someone just helped me figure it out..The wall gets brighter as it moves away from the subject!

I appreciate the feedback everyone..I'll fix and repost.


:-D

Sylar

Shot
both are pretty cool , but my choice is #2

Wet Oregon

Which shot do you prefer
I like both --except--the two wall drain outlets on the right take away my full attention to the young lady--do the photos improve by cropping the "eye catchers??

geminiphotos

Wet Oregon wrote:

I like both --except--the two wall drain outlets on the right take away my full attention to the young lady--do the photos improve by cropping the "eye catchers??

I know exactly what you mean, in fact, I first tried it without the drain outlets, and then had to put them back in cause it was too plain; I think the drain outlets actually create a balance, and movement for the eye...My eye moves away, then goes back to the model for some reason???....

Here is the final (for now)

Thanks everyone!!!!!

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dogwood

geminiphotos wrote:

I know exactly what you mean, in fact, I first tried it without the drain outlets, and then had to put them back in cause it was too plain; I think the drain outlets actually create a balance, and movement for the eye...My eye moves away, then goes back to the model for some reason???....

Here is the final (for now)

Thanks everyone!!!!!

D

Final shot looks good to me. My eyes are definitely not drawn to the drain holes-- didn't even notice them until you pointed it out! Beautiful image, BTW.