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Alternative processing · 07:37 AM

I've tried different methods of processing and different software. Tell me which one you like best.

The picture was shot with a K100D and SMC PENTAX-A 50mm f/1.7 @ ISO 200

1st up: Edited with Virtual Photographer

2nd: Edited with Virtual Photographer

3rd: Edited with Virtual Photographer

4th: Edited with Adobe Lightroom 1.1

5th: Edited with Raw Therapee

So which one do you like best?

ftpaddict · 05-22-2008, 07:38 AM

The first one is my favourite, by the way.

Moggman · 05-22-2008, 09:39 AM

#1 is my fave, but there's something I like about #4 as well. I think it's probably because it's a little brighter and shows some more detail (on my monitor at least) of the fence. I still think #1 is the best, but #4 is a close second for me.

maxwell1295 · 05-22-2008, 11:04 AM

I like #4...

ftpaddict · 05-22-2008, 11:24 AM

Thank you for the feedback. I guess it's a tie between #1 and #4 so far.

**xs400** · 05-22-2008, 11:44 AM

I prefer #1. On my monitor, the colors of #1 are more vibrant.

barbosas · 05-22-2008, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by xs400

I prefer #1. On my monitor, the colors of #1 are more vibrant.

Me too, in the lightroom processed image the colors are not very vibrant.

Bramela · 05-22-2008, 12:46 PM

No.1 is the business IMHO

Damn Brit · 05-22-2008, 12:46 PM

Number 1 is number 1 for me.

cupic · 05-22-2008, 08:14 PM

The first one brillant detail in every aspect

cheers

Wombat · 05-22-2008, 10:14 PM

I like #1 because of the way the leaf is brough strongly to the fore. The dark rendering of the fence offers the leaf good support without distraction, yet retains enough detail to encourage more exploration of the whole image. Lovely composition.

attack11 · 05-23-2008, 04:28 AM

#4 looks like the most realistic image. it looks like each app used diff settings to process the raw?

ftpaddict · 05-23-2008, 04:50 AM

Originally posted by attack11

#4 looks like the most realistic image. it looks like each app used diff settings to process the raw?

Lightroom uses ACR
Raw Therapee uses DCRAW (open source)
XNView uses a proprietary method, somewhat based on DCRAW.
XNView is a free image viewer that supports photoshop plugins. Virtual Photographer is a Photoshop plugin (also free).

And I guess the one processed with Virtual Photographer was the most favoured.

roentarre · 05-23-2008, 04:56 AM

I like number 1 the best. Somehow more punch and depth.

**distorted_vision** · 05-23-2008, 06:16 AM

i really like the 2nd one the best.. the colour versions are too busy in my oppinion. with the 2nd one, youre attention is drawn directly to the leaves, rather than wondering around looking at the gate.

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05-22-2008, 07:38 AM	#2
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666 Original Poster	The first one is my favourite, by the way.

05-22-2008, 09:39 AM	#3
Moggman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 127	#1 is my fave, but there's something I like about #4 as well. I think it's probably because it's a little brighter and shows some more detail (on my monitor at least) of the fence. I still think #1 is the best, but #4 is a close second for me.

05-22-2008, 11:04 AM	#4
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703	I like #4...

05-22-2008, 11:24 AM	#5
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666 Original Poster	Thank you for the feedback. I guess it's a tie between #1 and #4 so far.

05-22-2008, 11:44 AM	#6
xs400 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,940	I prefer #1. On my monitor, the colors of #1 are more vibrant.

05-22-2008, 12:01 PM	#7
barbosas Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lisbon Photos: Gallery Posts: 683	Originally posted by xs400 I prefer #1. On my monitor, the colors of #1 are more vibrant. Me too, in the lightroom processed image the colors are not very vibrant.

05-22-2008, 12:46 PM	#8
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	No.1 is the business IMHO

05-22-2008, 12:46 PM	#9
Damn Brit Guest	Number 1 is number 1 for me.

05-22-2008, 08:14 PM	#10
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	The first one brillant detail in every aspect cheers

05-22-2008, 10:14 PM	#11
Wombat Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 901	I like #1 because of the way the leaf is brough strongly to the fore. The dark rendering of the fence offers the leaf good support without distraction, yet retains enough detail to encourage more exploration of the whole image. Lovely composition.

05-23-2008, 04:28 AM	#12
attack11 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON - Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 658	#4 looks like the most realistic image. it looks like each app used diff settings to process the raw?

05-23-2008, 04:50 AM	#13
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666 Original Poster	Originally posted by attack11 #4 looks like the most realistic image. it looks like each app used diff settings to process the raw? Lightroom uses ACR Raw Therapee uses DCRAW (open source) XNView uses a proprietary method, somewhat based on DCRAW. XNView is a free image viewer that supports photoshop plugins. Virtual Photographer is a Photoshop plugin (also free). And I guess the one processed with Virtual Photographer was the most favoured.

05-23-2008, 04:56 AM	#14
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	I like number 1 the best. Somehow more punch and depth.

05-23-2008, 06:16 AM	#15
distorted_vision Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moving around Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308	i really like the 2nd one the best.. the colour versions are too busy in my oppinion. with the 2nd one, youre attention is drawn directly to the leaves, rather than wondering around looking at the gate.

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