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 10/16/2005 06:50:26 PM · #1
Okay, so I found this old pic we have, and decided to edit it a tad. It was taken at the Mauna Kea observatories, at sunset.
Here's the original:

My 1st edit:

and my 2nd edit:


Now, my question is: Which edit do you prefer? I want to enter it into a photo contest, so opinions are appreciated!
 10/16/2005 06:54:29 PM · #2
I like the second one. For me, it has more of a "power of nature" look to it. Very nice.
 10/16/2005 06:56:24 PM · #3
The summit of Mauna Kea is one of the places high on my list of "must dos." I actually like your original better than either of the edits. The clouds look a little too contrasty to me in both edits. You've also lost most of the blue sky.
 10/16/2005 06:57:14 PM · #4
I like the first one best, myself. I think the greater contrast in the clouds and the even orange shading of the sky works nicely with your photograph.

Edit: oh no... three conflicting viewpoints. : )

Message edited by author 2005-10-16 18:58:27.
 10/16/2005 07:06:12 PM · #5
Let me break the tie... Original recipe please!
 10/16/2005 07:59:16 PM · #6
I like the first edit. The original is good too but I think it would have needed to be brighter and bluer. The first edit makes the most of the photo in my opinion.
 10/16/2005 08:55:16 PM · #7
I like the second one better.
 10/16/2005 09:04:35 PM · #8
The original except for the clouds at the top right. Don't silhouette the foreground. The minor detail really adds to the understanding of what we are seeing. Sweet place though.
 10/16/2005 09:52:33 PM · #9

I like the original because it looks the most natural to me, and brings out the idea of heaven very well.
You're so lucky to live in Hawaii!
 10/16/2005 11:00:15 PM · #10
The original is better than either edit. You might be able ti improve on the original, but keep the nice, muted blues as you go about it. I don't like the green shift at all in the sky.

Robt.
 10/16/2005 11:57:58 PM · #11
I like the original best.
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