Which Do You Prefer??..
Both images were created using the Canon 15mm Fisheye lens. This is NOT the same tree that was posted in my Topaz Labs guest blog. I applied Topaz Simplify BuzSim filter to each one because I like the stained glass look it adds to the leaves. See my guest blog post for Topaz Labshere for some tips on how to create an interesting look with the Topaz Filter. I inverted the image and applied a round of tonemapping using Photomatix to both images. For the top image I also applied a round of Fractalius.
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Denise,
I prefer image “A” due to the less saturated look. Love the comp with the tree trunk dead-center and the leaves scattered about the base.
I too prefer the 1st one. I feel the color in the 2nd image is a distraction. Beautiful composition.
The second one is sending a strong message. Like “I have survived the winter! I am still here!” I like it better.
I think we should reach for two things in producing an image. Make it beautiful to the eye. And make it beautiful to the soul. It can be difficult to accomplish both. Although the texture of the tree trunk in B is appealing, I much prefer the look of A. It’s balanced in color, tone, and texture.
Emotionally, I might’ve shared Jim Knov’s reaction to B more strongly if the tree were stretching into the foreground instead of receding into the background.
Sycamore?
B – prefer the texture, the touch of additional color and retention of a 3D perspective that the texture provides.
I’d be happy with either
I am back and forth with this one. I like the balance of the color and tone in the first one as Dennis pointed out. I do like the added texture to the trunk as Scott stated. I think Andrew and Joe have a point about the de-saturated look of the trunk. I love Jim’s take on it “I have survived the winter! I am still here!”. You’ve all given some insightful thoughts
I hope some more folks chime in with their views…
“A”–I like the more interesting foreground and the softer color pallet
Difficult choice.
My husband prefers B for it’s color, but notes it looks unnatural. I went back and forth and chose A as I like the subtle look of it.
Michal Barkai
Superb creative work,Denise.
I like both but like the 2nd image better.
Andrea,Thanks. I like the softer color palette too.
Michal, Maybe your husband has hit on the reason I am up in the air?? I appreciate the input.
Amal, I appreciate your kind words.
Greg, Nice to see you here. I appreciate the feedback!
Denise,
I like the subtle colors of the first image best. Nice use of the Fisheye lens.
I like both of them, with an edge to the first one.
The first one seems to emphasize the entire landscape because there is great detail in both the tree and the snow. There is a sense of being able to step into the landscape behind the tree.
The second one seems to be much more about the tree, though if that is the case, I think I’d prefer the tree to be further forward, and to have less foreground snow. I think that if I were processing this one, I’d consider cropping a little of the bottom off.
Fisheyes are SOOOO cool!
Richard, Thank you for commenting. I always appreciate your eye.
Mary, Thanks, I agree “A” seems to have a better overall tonality and the second one is definably more about the tree.