A few days ago, I posted two images - A and B below - exposed differently (see: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/62010-indecent-exposure.html). My question was prompted by the fact that although the brighter exposure (B) is generally more satisfying to me, I much prefer the composition of A. Most folks favored B.

Based on some very kind behind the scenes suggestions from MrApollinax and Salty, I got off my lazy "stern" and fiddled with the curves of the RAW image before conversion, modifying A to a brighter version (A-Modified) - also shown below.

Now, what do ya'll think? How could I do this without compromising the star shape (note "haze")? Any other PP comments/suggestions are very welcome.

Jer

Image A:



Image B:



Image A-Modified:

[kevinschoenmakers]

I think the modified 'A' perfectly combines the best of both worlds

[sawtooth235]

I agree, I think that Modified A is great.

Ray

[imtheguy]

yup..........

[MrApollinax]

Now that is what I call a keeper!

[roentarre]

I love that first shot the best. Good tilt and perspective. Very interesting perspective.

[Sailor]

I think the modified 'A' perfectly combines the best of both worlds

I appreciate the nice word, Kevin.

Jer

I agree, I think that Modified A is great.

Ray

Hey Ray - thanks, buddy. And remember . . . . . this is the boat that sent the pirate you photographed over the horizon .

Jer

yup..........

Thanks . . . . . Jer

Now that is what I call a keeper!

Hey - I appreciate your help and prodding.

Jer

[Sailor]

I love that first shot the best. Good tilt and perspective. Very interesting perspective.

Thanks so much, James. Come to Texas and I'll take you sailing.

Jer