[trigger.happy]

Hi Guys,

It would be great if you could provide your thoughts on the following images. Me and my cousins had the opportunity to do some trekking here 2 months ago but I only was able to process it today. I like this image in particular so would your thoughts on how I processed these.

This is the original:



1. I felt that I could play around with this photo so first I tried invoking a vintage/nostalgic feel. My fundamental recipe is just to cut the blacks, increase the contrast then apply a slight blue overcast. I know it isn't perfect so could you guys give me any tips on how to improve this? Also, just as it is now, does it invoke a sense of nostalgia?



2. Next, I did what I usually do and went for a more realistic feel. This is how I normally like my photos done but any critique you guys can provide will be great as well.



3. Lastly, I made a BW version as well for good measure. This is the type of processing I do least and know least about so I'd like critique on this as well.



Here's all of them side-by-side:



Guys, be as blunt as you can please.

[xabolcs]

I most like the original.

[trigger.happy]

Oh I see. Is it a matter of oversaturating my realistic edit? It was almost noon at the time by the way.

[Bubzie]

I'm by no means a photography expert, but in my opinion there's no 'bad' way to process a photo.

That being said, I learned in photography class that you want to try to achieve the darkest darks and the whitest whites (which may be pretty obvious :P)
I really like the second picture for just that reason. Looking at all four of them placed together, that's the one that first catches my eye.
Nostalgia wise I would choose the third one, it has that slightly worn look that older pictures would have.

All in all they're all beautiful! I really like the composition, my eye is immediately drawn to the tower up top.

Well done!

[micromacro]

I felt that I could play around with this photo so first I tried invoking a vintage/nostalgic feel. My fundamental recipe is just to cut the blacks, increase the contrast then apply a slight blue overcast. I know it isn't perfect so could you guys give me any tips on how to improve this? Also, just as it is now, does it invoke a sense of nostalgia?

Imo, almost. From monitor it looks like washed out color picture, but not aged color photo. The warmth is missing.

[trigger.happy]

Thanks for all your inputs guys.

I've been able to do some more tests during the past week and have come up with more ways to do my vintage/nostalgic edit. I personally prefer the cool edit for this one since this shot was taken in the morning before lunch. Let me know what you guys think!

Cool



Warm