Light at the end of the Tunnel

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Rick M

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Below is a tunnel running under railroad tracks. This was taken with the 85mm 1.8g, f13 and a CP. Three shot HDR.

Which do you like better, color or B&W?

Thanks


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RockyNH_RIP

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Rick M said:
Below is a tunnel running under railroad tracks. This was taken with the 85mm 1.8g, f13 and a CP. Three shot HDR.

Which do you like better, color or B&W?

Thanks
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Rick, they are both good but I favor the color... shades of water, red brick on top and the color on the woods coming out of tunnel

Pat in NH
 
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Carroll

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Both are great photos in my opinion. The color version has a little too much going on for my old feeble brain, very slightly overdone textures and colors....however, a VERY artistic rendition.

I really like the B&W...looks like a scene that ought to be right out of Harry Potter...it's really good. Here the textures look more natural in my opinion. Just a bit more clarity and contrast in the scene at the end of the tunnel may improve it for my taste...but even so, it is a 10 like it is!

Keep in mind I voted for Richard Nixon once, and should have this time, too. LOL

Carroll
 
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Dave_W

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I like the color one, myself. But that's not to say the B&W one isn't good too, the color image seems to show more fine detail.
 
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Rick M

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Thanks for the input! I should have mentioned it was foggy on the other side of the tunnel, that's why it looks a bit off.
 
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Carroll

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Rick, that 1.8 lens sure does a nice job, considering the fog at the other end. Details inside the tunnel are really good. I am curious what a single best shot would look like...in other words without HDR treatment. (Not that there is anything wrong with that...) LOL

Carroll
 
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Rick M

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Here's the HDR again, but with the color toned down a bit. I think I like this version better, sometimes I go a little overboard on the color the first time around!


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Carroll

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Rick M said:
Here's the HDR again, but with the color toned down a bit. I think I like this version better, sometimes I go a little overboard on the color the first time around!


Wow, Rick. Nice job. I like this version better, too. It seems more "real" looking to me, if that makes sense. More subtle. Thanks for posting it and doing the new work.

I looked at your original shot you posted, and boy, does HDR make a difference! Amazing the details that are brought out. However, I like the original also. It has a "feeling" to it that looking in a tunnel gives you, and seeing the ethereal scene at the other side. (too much coffee, probably...)

Thanks,

Carroll
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