Background? No background? Your thoughts...
Oct 8, 2021 13:02:27 #
I think each of these images has merit on its own, but I can't decide which I prefer - the one with the dark background, highlighting a kind of "steam punk" look to the steam engine, or a more visible background to give depth and context to the engine... please indicate WHY you prefer one over the other - I learn from your input... 
Oct 8, 2021 13:06:13 #
I like the darker background more. It helps accent the steam engine. The brighter background seems to detract from the engine, especially on the right.
Maybe try half as dark to see how that looks?
Maybe try half as dark to see how that looks?
Oct 8, 2021 13:22:16 #
I can agree with Longshadow about the accentuation of the engine in the darker image, but the lighter one provides a bit more detail of the engine. Therefore, I am in a state of confusion (a normal state for me).
Oct 8, 2021 13:29:32 #
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Oct 8, 2021 13:43:08 #
augieg27
Loc: Central California
tommystrat wrote:
I think each of these images has merit on its own, but I can't decide which I prefer - the one with the dark background, highlighting a kind of "steam punk" look to the steam engine, or a more visible background to give depth and context to the engine... please indicate WHY you prefer one over the other - I learn from your input...
No background. It is kind of messy and distracting to me.
Oct 8, 2021 13:45:39 #
Oct 8, 2021 13:48:14 #
The background, in this case, adds little to the main subject. I like the first far more than the second.
--Bob
--Bob
tommystrat wrote:
I think each of these images has merit on its own, but I can't decide which I prefer - the one with the dark background, highlighting a kind of "steam punk" look to the steam engine, or a more visible background to give depth and context to the engine... please indicate WHY you prefer one over the other - I learn from your input...
Oct 8, 2021 13:55:01 #
Timmers
Loc: San Antonio Texas.
tommystrat wrote:
I think each of these images has merit on its own, but I can't decide which I prefer - the one with the dark background, highlighting a kind of "steam punk" look to the steam engine, or a more visible background to give depth and context to the engine... please indicate WHY you prefer one over the other - I learn from your input...
Where is the necked girl? Like Mosh or Liz Ashly!
Oct 8, 2021 14:01:12 #
tommystrat wrote:
I think each of these images has merit on its own, but I can't decide which I prefer - the one with the dark background, highlighting a kind of "steam punk" look to the steam engine, or a more visible background to give depth and context to the engine... please indicate WHY you prefer one over the other - I learn from your input...
oops
Oct 8, 2021 14:04:19 #
tommystrat wrote:
I think each of these images has merit on its own, but I can't decide which I prefer - the one with the dark background, highlighting a kind of "steam punk" look to the steam engine, or a more visible background to give depth and context to the engine... please indicate WHY you prefer one over the other - I learn from your input...
#1!!! for the colors, then with the shadows opened up a tad so you could see the entire engine.
Oct 8, 2021 14:08:13 #
tommystrat wrote:
I think each of these images has merit on its own, but I can't decide which I prefer - the one with the dark background, highlighting a kind of "steam punk" look to the steam engine, or a more visible background to give depth and context to the engine... please indicate WHY you prefer one over the other - I learn from your input...
Both are well done images. I personally like the first one with the darker background for the dramatic effects that lifts the image up to another level out of the usual and expected.
Oct 8, 2021 14:35:22 #
I prefer the darker background - focus is on the locomotive without distraction.
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