Which Photo? I've got this photo and I'm not quite sure which way is more pleasing. Could you scrutinize these two shots and please add any constructive criticism to help me out here.

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Aug 3, 2014 00:06:50 #

Golden Rule Loc: Washington State

I've got this photo and I'm not quite sure which way is more pleasing. Could you scrutinize these two shots and please add any constructive criticism to help me out here. Thanks so much!

tweaked some in photoshop

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basically no tweaking

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Aug 3, 2014 00:18:10 #

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

It's the tweaked for me! :thumbup: I think you brought out the colors in that image, where as the SOC was somewhat dull and lifeless.

Aug 3, 2014 00:21:39 #

Wendy2 Loc: California

Absolutely the first one. That beautiful dog has a wonderful glow and the sunlight kisses his face. I would even try to bring up the brightness in the grass in the foreground as well.

Aug 3, 2014 00:26:18 #

Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

I think I would bring down the yellow, which should help out the greens a tad, and take some and bring the dogs coat into a more natural appearance. You might bring up the blue. I make these recommendations without the benefit of an none calibrated monitor at this time. So take them as you may. Nice setting and a beautiful dog.

Aug 3, 2014 01:51:41 #

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

The tweaked version.

Aug 3, 2014 07:01:53 #

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

I like the first shot the best of the two. My only concern is that the dog is smack dab in the middle of the shot. I would crop a bit from the left side of the photo so that the dog is not exactly in the center. The light is wonderful.

Aug 3, 2014 07:43:36 #

djtravels Loc: Georgia boy now

#1 no contest.

Aug 3, 2014 10:26:50 #

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

I am with the majority and agree the first is better. 8-)

Aug 3, 2014 10:32:12 #

Golden Rule Loc: Washington State

Thanks everyone. I will go back in and see how the crop looks from the left side. That will take out the problem of a very dark bush on that side of the photo.

Aug 3, 2014 10:37:59 #

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Definitely the first. Try lifting the Shadows a touch to take the gloominess out of the foreground.

Aug 3, 2014 10:40:26 #

R.G. Loc: Scotland

If you're very fond of this pic, try posting it in the Post Processing section. There'll be absolutely no shortage of opinions, suggestions, offered edits etc :-D .

Aug 3, 2014 11:19:00 #