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Yesterday I showed you that new extreme post-processing method I discovered. Well I've been playing with it a lot, but I'm still not so sure how I feel about it. I have an image I took three days ago. Before I discovered this new post-processing method, I would have ended with a final image something like this.
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Aperture: f/2.6
Shutter Speed: 1/250
ISO: 80
Handheld
Decent. But I tried out the new method on it, this time casting it a slightly darker shade of gold, and using a less subtle bokeh texture, and a slightly harder vignette.
click to enlarge, or see it on FlickrSame exposure details as above
Every time I look at the two, I change my mind about which one I like better. On the one hand, the first one is definitely a more natural look. But the second one captures the feel of the photo more effectively in my eyes.
I like playing with this effect, but I don't like the idea of all my future photography being treated like this. I'm worried about crossing the already dubious line between "photography" and "post-processing art," if that makes any sense.
Help me untangle my thoughts here. First off, which do you like better? Second, why? Does this feel like homework? Sorry. I need your help.
Today, I had an interesting quandary. I shot a nice macro of a leaf on some snow for the blog. I was going to make the post about how nice it is to use a white surface that reflects light evenly back onto your subject, and using a polarizer to cut down on snow-induced glare. But when I was post-processing, I couldn't decide which way I liked the photo better. So I've uploaded both possibilities, and I'm hoping you guys can decide for me.
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I like this one because it's out of the ordinary: despite being a winter shot in the middle of December, it has a kind of happy, almost "summer"-y feel to it. I think this is because of the lighting.
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On the other hand, I like this one because it goes with the flow a little better as far as taking the feeling the shot presented to me, and emphasizing that, rather than going against it.
What say you?
