Does it make a difference? (Page 2): Thank you, Ken. I think the placement of the flower makes a big difference and it would have looked strange with the background flowers I think.

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Mar 21, 2022 21:50:21 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

kpmac wrote:

I like the 2nd a little better but the background in the first image is not distracting to me.

Thank you, Ken. I think the placement of the flower makes a big difference and it would have looked strange with the background flowers I think.

Mar 21, 2022 21:52:59 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

NikonGal wrote:

I like your re-edited version. It's much more striking to me with no background interference and places the emphasis directly on the color and interesting shapes of the flower. I also like your repositioning to the angle, I think it adds more drama. Nicely done. Bev

Thank you, Bev. I think changing the placement of the flower was the most important part of the edit for me.

Mar 21, 2022 21:54:30 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

jaymatt wrote:

Carol, there is a tremendous difference, and it all depends on what you want the viewer to see. If you are going for a natural look, then the original tells its story better. If an artistic look, then the edit. Only you can decide. By the way, nice work on both.

Thank you, John. I enjoy flowers and I like for them to look elegant. Guess that’s why I like the simple dark backgrounds so much.

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Mar 22, 2022 06:59:24 #

Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky

I like the edited version. The yellow on the black background is really nice.

Mar 22, 2022 08:18:56 #

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

Though both are very nice renditions. I definitely prefer the your edited shot ( 1st shot). I am a sucker for black backgrounds. I think the slight slant of the flower adds to the presentation.

Mar 22, 2022 08:26:44 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Fstop12 wrote:

I like the edited version. The yellow on the black background is really nice.

Thank you! It's funny how a photo can look OK when you first finish processing then not look right next time you look at it. I felt this one needed work as soon as I posted it in the gallery.

Mar 22, 2022 08:27:42 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

NJFrank wrote:

Though both are very nice renditions. I definitely prefer the your edited shot ( 1st shot). I am a sucker for black backgrounds. I think the slight slant of the flower adds to the presentation.

Thank you, Frank! I agree. I think the slant did it for me but without changing the background it would have looked off.

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Mar 22, 2022 08:52:39 #

Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky

Cwilson341 wrote:

Thank you! It's funny how a photo can look OK when you first finish processing then not look right next time you look at it. I felt this one needed work as soon as I posted it in the gallery.

Yes, I like to call it a marinading editing process. Many times after I’ve spent time doing edits I save the image as a PSD and let it marinate for a day or two. Then I come back to it with fresh eyes. Sometimes it’s just a matter of tweaking a few layers, other times it’s a total trash and complete work over.

Mar 22, 2022 08:53:43 #

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Interesting, viewing #1 when my eyes move there is a ghost "after image" impression of the bright flower on the black.
http://www.waynesthisandthat.com/afterimages.html

Mar 22, 2022 09:44:03 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Fstop12 wrote:

Mar 22, 2022 09:47:40 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

dpullum wrote:

Interesting, viewing #1 when my eyes move there is a ghost "after image" impression of the bright flower on the black.
http://www.waynesthisandthat.com/afterimages.html

I guess it is because it is bright and the background isn't. I just looked at your thisandthat and it is fun.

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Mar 22, 2022 11:58:31 #