Warmer or Cooler?
Aug 21, 2019 00:36:58 #
Nice work.... BUT... the picture will "come to life" if you do white balance based on the snow.
The clouds will have more detail and texture too.
Also it will have more depth. The further things are away the bluer they are, our
eyes/mind perceives this shift in colour as depth/distance. Because of that when the white balance
is true, images (typically like yours here) suddenly gain that three dimensional look.
Getting as close to reality as you can, will bring the viewer "into" your great photo.
The reason you can't decide is because they are both too yellow.
The colour cast is over the entire picture which makes it flat. Doing white balance on the snow
will eliminate the cast and separate every component of the image, instead of them all having the same cast... and then there will be depth.
The clouds will have more detail and texture too.
Also it will have more depth. The further things are away the bluer they are, our
eyes/mind perceives this shift in colour as depth/distance. Because of that when the white balance
is true, images (typically like yours here) suddenly gain that three dimensional look.
Getting as close to reality as you can, will bring the viewer "into" your great photo.
The reason you can't decide is because they are both too yellow.
The colour cast is over the entire picture which makes it flat. Doing white balance on the snow
will eliminate the cast and separate every component of the image, instead of them all having the same cast... and then there will be depth.
Aug 21, 2019 05:39:13 #
RedArrow wrote:
Sunset at T.A. Moulton Barn and I am having trouble deciding.
I like the Warmer. Both are excellent images.
Aug 21, 2019 05:51:09 #
Aug 21, 2019 06:39:52 #
Aug 21, 2019 06:41:21 #
RedArrow wrote:
Sunset at T.A. Moulton Barn and I am having trouble deciding.
The warm image is more attractive due to its interesting contrasts.
Aug 21, 2019 06:45:55 #
catchlight..
Loc: Wisconsin USA- Halden Norway
Try a combination,
Use a mask and gradient from corner to corner with the two stacked images when editing... use the "blend if" shadow slider (lower slider to the right) to hide the shadows.
I do this often to add color contrast and realism to blend warm highlights, cool shadows, across the image from the light source. A flat color cast look of warm orange or yellow is not all that appealing. Color contrast can add a sense of direction and realism to the edited result.
Use a mask and gradient from corner to corner with the two stacked images when editing... use the "blend if" shadow slider (lower slider to the right) to hide the shadows.
I do this often to add color contrast and realism to blend warm highlights, cool shadows, across the image from the light source. A flat color cast look of warm orange or yellow is not all that appealing. Color contrast can add a sense of direction and realism to the edited result.
Aug 21, 2019 07:01:45 #
Aug 21, 2019 07:50:17 #
Aug 21, 2019 08:02:06 #
bbrowner wrote:
Cooler looks a bit more realistic. IMHO both need less saturation.
Aug 21, 2019 08:13:45 #
RedArrow wrote:
Sunset at T.A. Moulton Barn and I am having trouble deciding.
Cooler is more in line with likely realistic color temps.
Aug 21, 2019 08:15:46 #
machia
Loc: NJ
Looks like Fujichrome vs Kodachrome or Nikon vs Canon. Lol
But I vote WARMER.
Both convey something different just by tonality !
Great art form we have here 📷
But I vote WARMER.
Both convey something different just by tonality !
Great art form we have here 📷
Aug 21, 2019 08:26:00 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
I’m a believer of less is more. I prefer the cooler but be careful not to overcook the processing.
Aug 21, 2019 08:46:17 #
Aug 21, 2019 09:26:45 #
I like the "warmer" feeling of the old west with an antique look. It brings the pending storm a menacing appearance. Both are great shots!
Aug 21, 2019 09:59:09 #
Cooler suits my preferences better. But others have different preferences. I think you need to go with whichever suits you best.
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