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Nov 9, 2018 12:52:05   #
rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA
 
aschweik wrote:
This mill is on the former property of Jim Kirby who was an inventor. He constructed this mill in 1922 to produce hydroelectric power for his home. It is the first of it's kind, designed so the weight is resting on ball bearings. And it could turn on just a trickle of water. His property is now a 336 acre park. (information at friendsofcrowellhilaka.org...click on "what's here")

I've been staring at these two photos since yesterday (well, not continuously...I did sleep!). I can't decide if I like the color better, or the sepia. Anyone have an opinion? Thanks!
This mill is on the former property of Jim Kirby w... (show quote)


Sepia, but use a brush tool to bring out shadow detail on the wheel.

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Nov 10, 2018 06:23:39   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
aschweik wrote:
This mill is on the former property of Jim Kirby who was an inventor. He constructed this mill in 1922 to produce hydroelectric power for his home. It is the first of it's kind, designed so the weight is resting on ball bearings. And it could turn on just a trickle of water. His property is now a 336 acre park. (information at friendsofcrowellhilaka.org...click on "what's here")

I've been staring at these two photos since yesterday (well, not continuously...I did sleep!). I can't decide if I like the color better, or the sepia. Anyone have an opinion? Thanks!
This mill is on the former property of Jim Kirby w... (show quote)


Color.

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Nov 10, 2018 06:37:27   #
roadsideron Loc: Apache Junction, AZ
 
How about somewhere inbetween?


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Nov 10, 2018 06:51:51   #
Lloyd LeZotte Loc: Gainesville, Florida
 
I am biased, so take my selection with a grain of salt ... I have been taking pictures for over 70 years and since the advent of color film, mostly slide film, I have shot in color ... the one in color in my preference ... occasionally I use B&W for silhouettes . Thanksa for sharing and the best to you.

Lloyd

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Nov 10, 2018 07:47:42   #
Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC
 
Color

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Nov 10, 2018 07:53:47   #
aschweik Loc: NE Ohio
 
roadsideron wrote:
How about somewhere inbetween?


I like your edit, roadsideron. Good idea.

Thanks, everyone, for your input. I'll go back and edit the sepia, using your suggestions!

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Nov 10, 2018 08:09:24   #
traderjohn Loc: New York City
 
aschweik wrote:
This mill is on the former property of Jim Kirby who was an inventor. He constructed this mill in 1922 to produce hydroelectric power for his home. It is the first of it's kind, designed so the weight is resting on ball bearings. And it could turn on just a trickle of water. His property is now a 336 acre park. (information at friendsofcrowellhilaka.org...click on "what's here")

I've been staring at these two photos since yesterday (well, not continuously...I did sleep!). I can't decide if I like the color better, or the sepia. Anyone have an opinion? Thanks!
This mill is on the former property of Jim Kirby w... (show quote)


Color.

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Nov 10, 2018 08:15:48   #
camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.
 
tomcat wrote:
If you will increase the shadow detail, the sepia would be a lot better. As it is published above, the sepia is not a very good example to ask the question. There's a lot of shadow detail that can still be pulled out of the underside of the wheel and the left side of the image. It seems to be a bit underexposed and lacking in contrast. The DOF is too great for this also and I would suggest that next time, be more shallow. The sharpness of the trees detracts from the main subject, the wheel.
If you will increase the shadow detail, the sepia ... (show quote)


In total agreement.

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Nov 10, 2018 08:17:09   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
Sepia.

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Nov 10, 2018 08:40:46   #
RWCRNC Loc: Pennsylvania
 
Color

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Nov 10, 2018 09:04:29   #
water falls Loc: Green Bay,Wi
 
Color

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Nov 10, 2018 09:51:40   #
PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA
 
roadsideron wrote:
How about somewhere inbetween?


I like the in between but my first thought about the original post was increase the contrast of the sepia and try to increase the sepia tone.
Chuck

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Nov 10, 2018 09:52:24   #
Bobcat87
 
I like the color better. Contrast in it is better, IMO.

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Nov 10, 2018 10:45:03   #
StanMac Loc: Tennessee
 
I like them both. As was previously mentioned, throwing the background out of focus would greatly enhance the image.

Stan

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Nov 10, 2018 10:52:35   #
Waltman Loc: Vermont
 
Color

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