Back in time

[gleff]

Just wondering if I can get some critique from the following two images. Both are of the same thing but using different filters. Which one works better. The original was actually quite boring. I personally like the second one better, but the first one is probably just as fitting because it has a ghostly feel.

This was taken in the 1st class area of the Quarantine station.





Critiques welcome.

Thanks
Geoff

[birddog114]

Second

[sirhc55]

To suit the title Geoff image #2 stands out. Even the burnt out windows indicates a back in time theme - love it

[big pix]

2 for me ....... the pix has an old look.....

[leek]

Aha... now I know what you wanted that filter for...

#2 is definitely much better...

It might also be worth playing around with the film type and ISO settings of Virtual Photographer to introduce a little more grain...

[stubbsy]

Definitely #2 Geoff - #1 is way too blue. Done using OptikVerv filters?

I'm also not a big fan of the frame

[gleff]

Definitely #2 Geoff - #1 is way too blue. Done using OptikVerv filters?

I'm also not a big fan of the frame

yep. I really like the OptikVerv filters.. I have quite a few shots that look very ordinary, and it's probably only fitting to make such a historic place look historic

As far as the frame.. yeh.. I think i've got a bad habbit of using it. When I post them all on my website once PP'd, i'll probably ditch the frame.

Thanks for all the comments guys.. I new I liked #2 for a reason.

Geoff

[Bodak]

#2 is much more suited I feel, the blue does nothing for me.

[Geoff]

Geoff - #2 for sure, the 'satin steel' effect (am I right here?) really doesn't suit the theme as already stated by Chris. I really do like the 2nd one - where are the rest of your images from the tour?

[gleff]

Geoff - #2 for sure, the 'satin steel' effect (am I right here?) really doesn't suit the theme as already stated by Chris. I really do like the 2nd one - where are the rest of your images from the tour?

You know the funny thing is, I wasn't paying attention to the actual filter name, so it'll be fun trying to find the one I used when I do it again I was just experimenting with them to see if I can make a pretty unflattering photo and give it a bit of charm. I think it worked well. Now to just find which filter I used hehe..

I've taken roughly 250 photo's from the quarantine station out of which the best ones were the rock carvings I think. I'll know for sure when I start PP'ing. It will take me a while over the next few days to do PP on most of them though, and then I need to get them on my site. I'll repost to this thread when available. Unfortunately, the first few shots with the flash didn't turn out at all.. I was using all the wrong settings and they just didn't work. Once I figured out what was wrong, it was smooth sailing.

Geoff

[avkomp]

#2 is the better, more in keeping with the era of the q.s.

sTeve

[Slider]

# 2 has the better colour for the theme. As for the shot itself. Great. Beautifully composed.

[O1]

Geoff
I really do like the second shot very much.
A great example of high pushing the high lights works

Great stuff

Owen

[ABG]

Geoff,

The second works much better for me. The effect in the 1st image is overbearing for mine.

I learnt at one of the PS forums at PIW that you can achieve the same effects (and achieve a much more subtle variation of the first image) by creating a new hue/saturation adjustment layer and clicking on the colorize button. Move the hue slider until you've got roughly what you want and then fine tune with the sturation slider.

[gleff]

For those interested, my gallery is finally uploaded to my website with the photos I took at the quarantine station.

http://www.gleff.com/photogallery/

Enjoy.
Geoff

[antman]

Nice work Geoff.

Pic 1 looks quite unnatural, whereas pic 2 seems absolutely perfect.

[Matt. K]

Geoff
I like them both! The first one has a different feel to it....almost a touch of Hollywood. Nice image and sharp as a tack.