I think Moose 2 is the most realistic looking version but has lost a bit
of the drama of the darker sky of the layers/mask version. But I had
not previously noted the diminished shadows of that version. Perhaps
with the shadows restored to the building Moose 2 could get away with a
somewhat darker sky.
Chuck Norcutt
Moose wrote:
> Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>> I like the middle one best. I think the problem with the layers/masks
>> version is that the building is too bright relative to the dark sky which
>> makes it look unnatural. Somewhere between the two is probably the right
>> mix.
>>
> I agree with the relative brightness issue. Also, perhaps in the channel
> mixing or some other processing, the shadows on the lower part of the
> temple became very flat, making the building appear flat.
>
> My efforts are grainier/coarser than the original, as a result of
> working with a small considerably compressed JPEG. No masks are needed
> to perk up the color version, says the Masked Moose.
>
> I rather like the second B&W version, as a non-representational
> 'ethereal' version placing the temple outside normality. I offer a more
> down to earth alternative with contrast and texture in the temple giving
> a 3D quality to it.
> <http://www.moosemystic.net/Gallery/Others/Rutherford/Bahai.htm>
>
> Moose
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