I think that to me probably the coolest thing about the 21st century besides digital cameras is photo editing software. I have Photoshop Elements and sitting on my couch tinkering with it sure beats investing in a bunch of expensive equipment and spending an afternoon in a dark closet with open trays of smelly chemicals. Even for a complete novice like me, adjusting the basics is pretty simple. Then I just have to pick what I like best.
But I can be seriously indecisive, so I thought I’d get your help. Here are three different treatments of the same image of a leafless tree towering over an abandoned school. What do you like best?
Katie
/ July 7, 2012Looking through an iPhone…I like #3. But they all have strong points.
fredtaik
/ July 7, 2012I would say the first one. Monochrome dosent give much extra to it
kentiki
/ July 7, 2012I think the second one. The highlights in the tree make it for me. I love photos of trees.
Sherrie stringer
/ July 7, 2012Third one. I like the dark tree…makes the picture feel older, ominous. The building is also a little darker and the broken out windows stand out more. The first shot is great but too bright and cheery.
beebeesworld
/ July 7, 2012U like the 2nd one-it brings out the old building and makes it more a part of the intended thought…black and white seems to have a nostalgic richness that I love. Colors don’t distract , “faults” seem less obvious. I would like to learn more about the computer editing of photos-tell me about what you use, how you learned about it etc. I have lost the book for my Nikon coolpix 6100 and it cost 9-20 bucks for a new one, but I need it so bad and have heard it is a good camera if you know the 101;s…I have also heard you can get a new digital”back for my old 35 mm camera and using an adapter, I can use all my lenses, filters, etc…I’d like to do that but it is expensive…any thoughts???
Fork in My Eye
/ July 7, 2012Thanks to everyone for the feedback! So far (including one response on Facebook), the tally is:
#1 – 1 vote
#2 – 3 votes
#3 – 2 votes
I’m hoping for more responses so we can get a definitive winner (because I still can’t decide).
Munira
/ July 8, 2012After much deliberation between the 2nd and the 3rd, I’m going with the 3rd…..there’s more drama in it.
Playing around with images is fun! I love it. Thank heavens for the digital age!
Sandy Sue
/ July 8, 2012I love #2 for the highest creepiness factor.
creativityorcrazy
/ July 8, 2012I like the second one better. Like the highlights on the tree.
Elyse
/ July 8, 2012OK, I’m going with door no. 1 — I think there is enough creepiness in the world (and the abandoned looking school) that there’s no need to emphasize. And schools are used during the day.
FeyGirl
/ July 8, 2012I think I’m going with #2 — the manner in which the tree’s lighted matches the subject matter…. Lovely!!
Charles Gallagher
/ July 8, 2012You know me -reality man. #1 gets my vote. Love
Daddy
Anita Gallagher
/ July 8, 2012I like #2 ! It looks very moody.
Fork in My Eye
/ July 8, 2012Current tally is:
#1 – 3 votes
#2 – 7
#3 – 3
Looks like we have a clear front runner! Thanks to everyone who has spoken up so far (especially Mom and Dad).
Kathryn McCullough
/ July 8, 2012Wow, this is a tough choice, and the kind of thing Sara tries to make me comment on every day. However, the 2nd and 3rd, I like more than the first. Beyond that, I can’t decide. Hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend, Tori.
Hugs,
Kathy
wildertimesahead
/ July 8, 2012I like # two
35andupcynicismonhold
/ July 9, 2012oh, the second. it has just the right amount of eerie in it, haha. peace! ^^ i also like the first ’cause it has colors. but the image looks a bit unruly, though. rather spread, say? hello!
Heidi @ lightlycrunchy
/ July 9, 2012#2 – darker and gloomier
Barbara Backer-Gray
/ July 12, 2012I would keep both the black-and-whites. Why not? They don’t take up space. I think the second is the best if I had to absolutely choose in general, but the third is more ominous, and good material for a creative writing prompt or some other occasion.
Fork in My Eye
/ July 14, 2012Current tally (including Facebook):
#1 – 4 votes
#2 – 10
#3 – 4
And 1 undecided. Thanks, ya’ll!