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[Videographer]

As I am learning I want to know which of these 2 look better to you folks. If you will please let me know which one you like between the 2 of these, and why. (yes I can take criticism very well, If I suck or did it wrong please let me know)

Pic 1


Pic 2

[kula23]

Dang that is one sweet photo!

[aerosolcheese]

They look like the same photo to me. Also the EXIF data states that they were both shot at the same exact time with the same settings, so I'm gonna assume they are the same shot.

[Videographer]

Originally Posted by aerosolcheese

They look like the same photo to me. Also the EXIF data states that they were both shot at the same exact time with the same settings, so I'm gonna assume they are the same shot.

DOH...newbie error...thanx Aerosol....Ok i've updated the link now.

[Patti Edens]

Interesting shot and colors. Very moody!

I prefer the first one, but would like even more to see the first one with just a little bit more of the sky showing up. I think using either the dodge tool or some of the more complicated layering/blending procedures to lighten up parts of the sky, but not the moon, would be my preference.

[andyz]

1, it has more shadow detail.

[toverman]

I like the saturated purple lights in the first better.

One thing that bothers me in both is the piling (?) to the left. Just watch out for distracting elements at the front or back of any scene you're photographing. That will become second nature with practice.

[dtscds]

I like #1 better. More saturation on the ship. If you could lighten the clouds just a bit I think it would make it stronger. The cloud detail looks better in #2. The pointy thing in the front left bothers me as well. You could crop it to make it a fake panorama and lose that thing.

[johnastovall]

Just use a healing brush and remove the piling.

[FireHeart Photography]

I like the first on better too - I would also lose the pilon witht the white cap - really distracting in the photo - lighten up the clouds and up the saturation of the ship and I think it will be spankin cool... one other thing on second look I think I would grab the ship and sharpen it a bit...

[Shane Jennings]

Good tips here, Coach. You're on the right track.

[Coastal_Mandy]

I'm a newbie, but I've been wanting to take a great shot of the Lexington myself (I live in Portland)...sounds like these folks have great advice! (and I like the first one the best)

[Videographer]

Mandy, you got some great scenery over there where you are!!! We should be seeing some awesome pictures from you!!!

[jalvarogutierrez]

number 1

jalvarogutierrez added 10 Minutes and 1 Seconds later...Double Post Merged Below

Actually number 2 its great.