Some editing just works - what do you think? (Page 2): Yes, it's appropriate for the scene IMO. Fun and quirky, with both small and large details that catch your eye. I probably...

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

deer2ker wrote:

... in a touristy sense, I am happy with it...

Yes, it's appropriate for the scene IMO. Fun and quirky, with both small and large details that catch your eye. I probably wouldn't try this application on a wedding portrait (says the woman who still loves one-click Topaz Simplify filters

), but I think this one is very engaging.

kenievans Loc: Dallas

I like the first version you posted. It captures my attention more than the second which appears to be a little flat but I love post processing so I could be a little biased.

MattPhox Loc: Rhode Island

I like the "over processed" one. I think it looks a lot better than the "realistic" one. Sometimes "realistic" is not a worthy goal.

pmorin Loc: Huntington Beach, Palm Springs

deer2ker wrote:

Not a fan of overprocessing but think with this pic, it works. I have done this with my phone on Snapseed ( I may look at it on my computer later and realize I shouldn’t have posted it lol) as I haven’t had much time to work on photos lately. Second pic is original.

I like the first shot a lot. The painter uses brushes to add color to his canvas, we use software. Most painters I know (3) use color to make their canvases pop and I see no reason as photo artists to change that idea. Some photos, like this one, just have more appeal when cooked up a bit. Yours does not looked garish, just attention grabbing. To me that is.

canadaboy

deer2ker wrote:

Not a fan of overprocessing but think with this pic, it works. I have done this with my phone on Snapseed ( I may look at it on my computer later and realize I shouldn’t have posted it lol) as I haven’t had much time to work on photos lately. Second pic is original.

Its cute as you say and Snapseed did a good job. Apps like Snapseed are good as they make picture making within the reach of anyone with a cell or a basic point and shoot. The one click aspect means actually there is no creativity involved and not much thought required.The software does all the work.What comes out is often a surprise be it good or bad. Its fun so enjoy it for what its worth

MichaelEBM Loc: Los Angeles CA

kenievans wrote:

I like the first version you posted. It captures my attention more than the second which appears to be a little flat but I love post processing so I could be a little biased.

I've learned not to be afraid of post processing, and so like Keni (and Linda from Maine), I like the first photograph. It is interesting to look at and not merely a "snapshot" which I think is what the second and third photographs end up being.

deer2ker Loc: Nashville, TN

Hey whatever works huh! lol Thanks Linda

Linda From Maine wrote:

Yes, it's appropriate for the scene IMO. Fun and quirky, with both small and large details that catch your eye. I probably wouldn't try this application on a wedding portrait (says the woman who still loves one-click Topaz Simplify filters

), but I think this one is very engaging.

deer2ker Loc: Nashville, TN

I love pp when done right (I tend to do it wrong most days lol) This one just seemed to be calling out for help.

kenievans wrote:

I like the first version you posted. It captures my attention more than the second which appears to be a little flat but I love post processing so I could be a little biased.

deer2ker Loc: Nashville, TN

Thanks Matt - I agree ;)

MattPhox wrote:

I like the "over processed" one. I think it looks a lot better than the "realistic" one. Sometimes "realistic" is not a worthy goal.

deer2ker Loc: Nashville, TN

Thank you so much, I agree!

pmorin wrote:

I like the first shot a lot. The painter uses brushes to add color to his canvas, we use software. Most painters I know (3) use color to make their canvases pop and I see no reason as photo artists to change that idea. Some photos, like this one, just have more appeal when cooked up a bit. Yours does not looked garish, just attention grabbing. To me that is.

deer2ker Loc: Nashville, TN

I agree with you - however, I was impressed with the amount of tools that Snapseed had like a scaled down Lightroom. It was fun to use and on this pic, worked well ;)

canadaboy wrote:

Its cute as you say and Snapseed did a good job. Apps like Snapseed are good as they make picture making within the reach of anyone with a cell or a basic point and shoot. The one click aspect means actually there is no creativity involved and not much thought required.The software does all the work.What comes out is often a surprise be it good or bad. Its fun so enjoy it for what its worth

deer2ker Loc: Nashville, TN

Thank you Michael - I had to learn that as well - It made a blah pic interesting I think.

MichaelEBM wrote:

I've learned not to be afraid of post processing, and so like Keni (and Linda from Maine), I like the first photograph. It is interesting to look at and not merely a "snapshot" which I think is what the second and third photographs end up being.

Lens Cap Loc: The Cold North Coast

The edit

deer2ker wrote:

Not a fan of overprocessing but think with this pic, it works. I have done this with my phone on Snapseed ( I may look at it on my computer later and realize I shouldn’t have posted it lol) as I haven’t had much time to work on photos lately. Second pic is original.

Rathyatra Loc: Southport, United Kingdom

Edited pic does it for me.

Stephan G

deer2ker wrote:

Not a fan of overprocessing but think with this pic, it works. I have done this with my phone on Snapseed ( I may look at it on my computer later and realize I shouldn’t have posted it lol) as I haven’t had much time to work on photos lately. Second pic is original.

I am still trying to figure out what strings did the pier owner pull to get that bridge to the shack's back door built.

The one on photo right.

I have looked at all three versions and find pluses in all three. The results have their own "demands" depending on usage. Other posters have gone into them above.

I did see the gull awaiting for its toll from the approaching fisherman.