Landscape Need opinions: which PP looks best ?

CarlJF · 10-21-2014, 07:07 PM

Hi guys,

I've done some PP on a shot I made last weekend but really have a hard time figuring out which one looks best. I just can't make my mind... So, I turn to you: if you had to choose only one of the following four, which one will be ?

Thanks!

PP 1:

PP 2:

PP 3:

PP 4:

micromacro · 10-21-2014, 07:23 PM

I like the first picture.

**nicoprod** · 10-21-2014, 07:35 PM

First

**todd** · 10-21-2014, 08:10 PM

first

DeadJohn · 10-21-2014, 08:57 PM

It depends on the mood you're aiming at. #1 looks like a cold stormy day because of the darker clouds. That's my choice.

**jrpower10** · 10-21-2014, 09:02 PM

First

JHfwp · 10-21-2014, 09:14 PM

Tough one. I hate to say it, but I like elements from each of the first two. In the first one, I feel the sky is a little too dark and HDRish but I like the look of the field. The second... I think I prefer the look of the tree but the sky might be too light around it (above it). I'm not sure which way I prefer the yellow bush.

Each of the first two pics could used warmed up slightly, IMO.

To answer your question, I would say the first.

NKK · 10-21-2014, 09:46 PM

Second or fourth depending on color or b&w.

**luftfluss** · 10-21-2014, 09:49 PM - **1 Like**

PP 2

PP 1 is more dramatic, but I see blotchy artifacting in the sky from too much clarity/structure pushing. I also appreciate the 1st's smooth, softer sky as a counterbalance to the the sharpness of the detail in the land and flora.

**dms** · 10-21-2014, 10:52 PM

It is not what I/we think is best but what feeling you want.

Nevertheless for me the second one is the most natural and pleasing.

Also I find the beginning of (what I assume is) a mountain/hill on the left side to be a fault--it should have more of it--as it stands now it is somewhat weak--and cropping it away does not seem to work.

**Schraubstock** · 10-22-2014, 12:33 AM

Hi

It is interesting to see how many people like No.1
To me it confirms that a lot of people adore this sort of picture treatment. In the first image the sky/clouds start to look blocky.

I personally would go for No.2, it gives me a better feeling all round. In another thought, I would also pay attention to the horizon and level this so it does not fight my in-build spirit level I have in my head.

And I think a very light crop to lover the ceiling of the sky a little bit would give the picture a better aspect ratio, taking it more into a panorama look. And you won't miss this little bit of extra sky. The crop will be very small, but small crops sometimes make a big difference. Experiment with it and see for yourself.

Nice image by the way.

Greetings

noelpolar · 10-22-2014, 01:45 AM

2/4 for me....

micromacro · 10-22-2014, 07:27 AM

#2 looks more artificial to me because of oversoft clouds. Something in between 1 and 2 would be just right, imo.

Gregory_51 · 10-22-2014, 08:19 AM

I like the second one best of the four if you are just looking for preferences and not a critique.

**traxino** · 10-22-2014, 08:28 AM

I like PP2, first is too sharp to my eyes and the BW just doesn't fit to this landscape.

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10-21-2014, 07:07 PM	#1
CarlJF Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,185	Need opinions: which PP looks best ? Lens: Tamron 17-55 F2.8 XR Di II LD Camera: K-500 Photo Location: Cap-Tourmente ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 1/350s Aperture: F8 Hi guys, I've done some PP on a shot I made last weekend but really have a hard time figuring out which one looks best. I just can't make my mind... So, I turn to you: if you had to choose only one of the following four, which one will be ? Thanks! PP 1: PP 2: PP 3: PP 4:

10-21-2014, 07:23 PM	#2
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	I like the first picture.

10-21-2014, 07:35 PM	#3
nicoprod Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Berlin, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 528	First

10-21-2014, 08:10 PM	#4
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,791	first

10-21-2014, 08:57 PM	#5
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	It depends on the mood you're aiming at. #1 looks like a cold stormy day because of the darker clouds. That's my choice.

10-21-2014, 09:02 PM	#6
jrpower10 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Richland, Washington, USA Posts: 935	First

10-21-2014, 09:14 PM	#7
JHfwp Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 876	Tough one. I hate to say it, but I like elements from each of the first two. In the first one, I feel the sky is a little too dark and HDRish but I like the look of the field. The second... I think I prefer the look of the tree but the sky might be too light around it (above it). I'm not sure which way I prefer the yellow bush. Each of the first two pics could used warmed up slightly, IMO. To answer your question, I would say the first.

10-21-2014, 09:46 PM	#8
NKK Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Malmö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Second or fourth depending on color or b&w.

10-21-2014, 09:49 PM - 1 Like	#9
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	PP 2 PP 1 is more dramatic, but I see blotchy artifacting in the sky from too much clarity/structure pushing. I also appreciate the 1st's smooth, softer sky as a counterbalance to the the sharpness of the detail in the land and flora.

10-21-2014, 10:52 PM	#10
dms Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,192	It is not what I/we think is best but what feeling you want. Nevertheless for me the second one is the most natural and pleasing. Also I find the beginning of (what I assume is) a mountain/hill on the left side to be a fault--it should have more of it--as it stands now it is somewhat weak--and cropping it away does not seem to work.

10-22-2014, 12:33 AM	#11
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Hi It is interesting to see how many people like No.1 To me it confirms that a lot of people adore this sort of picture treatment. In the first image the sky/clouds start to look blocky. I personally would go for No.2, it gives me a better feeling all round. In another thought, I would also pay attention to the horizon and level this so it does not fight my in-build spirit level I have in my head. And I think a very light crop to lover the ceiling of the sky a little bit would give the picture a better aspect ratio, taking it more into a panorama look. And you won't miss this little bit of extra sky. The crop will be very small, but small crops sometimes make a big difference. Experiment with it and see for yourself. Nice image by the way. Greetings

10-22-2014, 01:45 AM	#12
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	2/4 for me....

10-22-2014, 07:27 AM	#13
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	#2 looks more artificial to me because of oversoft clouds. Something in between 1 and 2 would be just right, imo.

10-22-2014, 08:19 AM	#14
Gregory_51 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 343	I like the second one best of the four if you are just looking for preferences and not a critique.

10-22-2014, 08:28 AM	#15
traxino Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 209	I like PP2, first is too sharp to my eyes and the BW just doesn't fit to this landscape.