Landscape Sunset @Twin Pagoda

Sunset @Twin Pagoda · 11:54 AM

Sharing this sunset pics shot last Sunday, wonder which pic you guys prefer?

#1 10 sec exposure

#2 20 sec exposure

Thanks for viewing.

StephenHampshire · 06-28-2012, 11:59 AM

Sky is much nicer in no 1 imho, although I like the slightly lighter water and reflection in no 2.

causey · 06-28-2012, 12:53 PM

Definitely, no. 1, which is very well done, btw. The second one is too noisy and dramatic, and lacks the 3D feel of the first.

**Bruce Clark** · 06-28-2012, 02:13 PM

#1 for sure. An excellent sunset

builttospill · 06-28-2012, 06:24 PM

I'll be different and vote for #2. Although both are very nice, the sky is better in #1, but the buildings are glowing in the second and much brighter and the water is also much more interesting. If you have the postprocessing skills it be really nice to see the sky in #1 mixed with the buildings and water in #2.

Tex351 · 06-28-2012, 07:05 PM

The reflection of the clouds in the water in #1 was the difference for me.

**luftfluss** · 06-28-2012, 07:18 PM

I prefer the sky and composition of #1, but the color of #2. Either pic, I would be proud to have taken.

sealonsf · 06-28-2012, 07:22 PM

I like #2. Just overall like the warmth of the color and makes for an interesting shot.

mickey · 06-28-2012, 11:12 PM

Number 2 for me.
I like the colours better, especially the reflections on the water.
Both good though.

tessfully · 06-29-2012, 05:06 AM

Very nice sunsets! I am a water person so prefer number two... the glow is amazing. Both are beautiful.

slowpez · 06-29-2012, 06:15 AM

The second one for me also. The colors are splendid and the water is beautiful.

kengoh · 06-29-2012, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by StephenHampshire

Sky is much nicer in no 1 imho, although I like the slightly lighter water and reflection in no 2.

Thanks StephenHampshire for your comments of this 2 pics.
I felt the same too.

kengoh · 06-29-2012, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by causey

Definitely, no. 1, which is very well done, btw. The second one is too noisy and dramatic, and lacks the 3D feel of the first.

Thanks causey. I started prcoessing the 1st pic then later try out the 2nd one.
It's my mistake for not capturing enough shots for HDR. I got 0 ev and another 2 shots negative ev, after HDR not bright enough & when I pump up the brigthness, noise appeared.

kengoh · 06-29-2012, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

#1 for sure. An excellent sunset

Thanks Bruce, glad the 1st pic works for you.

kengoh · 06-29-2012, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by builttospill

I'll be different and vote for #2. Although both are very nice, the sky is better in #1, but the buildings are glowing in the second and much brighter and the water is also much more interesting. If you have the postprocessing skills it be really nice to see the sky in #1 mixed with the buildings and water in #2.

Thanks builttospill. It'll be great if have the best of both pics.
Good idea to merge both thru' PP. Maybe I should try that though I'm not an expert.

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06-28-2012, 11:59 AM	#2
StephenHampshire Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Winchester Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,523	Sky is much nicer in no 1 imho, although I like the slightly lighter water and reflection in no 2.

06-28-2012, 12:53 PM	#3
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Definitely, no. 1, which is very well done, btw. The second one is too noisy and dramatic, and lacks the 3D feel of the first.

06-28-2012, 02:13 PM	#4
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	#1 for sure. An excellent sunset

06-28-2012, 06:24 PM	#5
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	I'll be different and vote for #2. Although both are very nice, the sky is better in #1, but the buildings are glowing in the second and much brighter and the water is also much more interesting. If you have the postprocessing skills it be really nice to see the sky in #1 mixed with the buildings and water in #2.

06-28-2012, 07:05 PM	#6
Tex351 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Danvers, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 37	The reflection of the clouds in the water in #1 was the difference for me.

06-28-2012, 07:18 PM	#7
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	I prefer the sky and composition of #1, but the color of #2. Either pic, I would be proud to have taken.

06-28-2012, 07:22 PM	#8
sealonsf Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,729	I like #2. Just overall like the warmth of the color and makes for an interesting shot.

06-28-2012, 11:12 PM	#9
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	Number 2 for me. I like the colours better, especially the reflections on the water. Both good though.

06-29-2012, 05:06 AM	#10
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Very nice sunsets! I am a water person so prefer number two... the glow is amazing. Both are beautiful.

06-29-2012, 06:15 AM	#11
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	The second one for me also. The colors are splendid and the water is beautiful.

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06-29-2012, 08:03 AM	#12
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787 Original Poster	Originally posted by StephenHampshire Sky is much nicer in no 1 imho, although I like the slightly lighter water and reflection in no 2. Thanks StephenHampshire for your comments of this 2 pics. I felt the same too.

06-29-2012, 08:07 AM	#13
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787 Original Poster	Originally posted by causey Definitely, no. 1, which is very well done, btw. The second one is too noisy and dramatic, and lacks the 3D feel of the first. Thanks causey. I started prcoessing the 1st pic then later try out the 2nd one. It's my mistake for not capturing enough shots for HDR. I got 0 ev and another 2 shots negative ev, after HDR not bright enough & when I pump up the brigthness, noise appeared.

06-29-2012, 08:08 AM	#14
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bruce Clark #1 for sure. An excellent sunset Thanks Bruce, glad the 1st pic works for you.

06-29-2012, 08:09 AM	#15
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787 Original Poster	Originally posted by builttospill I'll be different and vote for #2. Although both are very nice, the sky is better in #1, but the buildings are glowing in the second and much brighter and the water is also much more interesting. If you have the postprocessing skills it be really nice to see the sky in #1 mixed with the buildings and water in #2. Thanks builttospill. It'll be great if have the best of both pics. Good idea to merge both thru' PP. Maybe I should try that though I'm not an expert.