Decisions, Decisions

[mrod]

I'm working on this image, and would welcome your opinions.

The photo was taken early in the morning. The sky was clear, there was some fog in the valley, and light was somewhat filtered.

#1--The Original:

http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/5370/original7ef.th.jpg (http://img477.imageshack.us/my.php?image=original7ef.jpg)


#2--Version 1:
Unaltered, except to make it slightly warmer with a warming photo filter adjustment layer

http://img471.imageshack.us/img471/9978/valley12sc.th.jpg (http://img471.imageshack.us/my.php?image=valley12sc.jpg)

#3--Verison 2:
I used the Auto correct button on a Levels adjustment layer, and added a very slight warming filter.

http://img471.imageshack.us/img471/1199/valley28qh.th.jpg (http://img471.imageshack.us/my.php?image=valley28qh.jpg)

I have my favorite, but I don't want to taint the opinions...;)

Mike

[CarolLHB]

Mike-
Wow, decisions is right!
Right off the bat, first look, I like #2, but I love the contrast of the colors in #3.
Gorgeous image-if forced to pick-2, no 3, no 2...yeah definitely 2.

Can I pick both??:D

[mrod]

if forced to pick-2, no 3, no 2...

Exactly, Carol...:confused:

Thanks for the opinoin, and the compliment! :)

Mike

[NMarti]

Mike
No fair! I didn't know the thread was going to involve something hard! ;)
I like no 2 but no 3 has beautiful colors in it. It depends totally on the purpose for the image I think. You can convey two different moods depending on which you choose. I like no 3 - wait - no 2. :D

[Pauline]

#2 for me too. I like the mood and the unual colouring. It's different from the same old ordinary blue sky. A nice serene feel to it.

[ktnoon60]

I like no.2 best also. The warm tones and mystical quality appeal more to me.

Kt

[crljean]

I pick #2, but I also like #3.

[mom to 4]

I actually thought I like 2. Then I looked at 3 and liked it. Then I looked at 1 again, and for some reason......maybe it is the bluish lavender to the tan to the almost rose color on the left hand side.....

I must be different.....I really like those colors in #1.

I never follow the crowd.....always take the contrary view....

[Wendy]

Two for me ... :)

Wendy

[Kathy]

No. 2 for me ...... I like the warmth it conveys.

Kathy

[mrod]

Hey, thanks for all the responses. Overall, #2 is my favorite. But, as several have said, #3 is nice in its own way, too. Like a couple mentioned, it really creats a different mood. It's almost a completely different picture.

But, I think I like 2. Today, anyway. :)

Mike

[luvmydigital]

I will take #3---with a side order of fries, please. :D