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Stephen

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I think if I have to choose I would go for the second one although the first is a great shot the second has the impact for me. Normally I wouldn't compare two shots like this as I think they both have two completeley different styles although they are obviously the same shot. At the end of the day if I had to choose one to be framed and hung on my wall then number two is for me.

Love the lighting on that first shot as well. Would love to know how you did the second one too.

Thanks

Matt.

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Hi Matt,

Thanks for the comments.

The process I used here was quite simple.
Firstly I did all my usual post processing, then I ran a photoshop action to emulate Provia film, and finally added grain. That's all.

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I like them both in different ways. I think the second one is more eye catching, but I do like the simplicity of the first version. Is the background foam core board or a black cloth? The lighting is great - what did you use?

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I cant figure out how to choose the poll.. I saw it the first time but now when I went to select it its gone??
2nd for artistic quality.. the first is nice too as a straight flower photo
Well done RVB.. what do you want to use this image for?

Ruth

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I choose #1 RVB. Perhaps I'm old fashioned but the background does it for me. I don't like the background in pic #2 but the picture would have it's place as a book illustration I feel. Yes, it's #1 for me. Both very well done though. Regards [F.R.]

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Originally posted by Gill
.... Is the background foam core board or a black cloth? The lighting is great - what did you use?

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Stephen

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I like them both but I think the best result is somewhere in the middle for my taste.

I enjoy the creativity

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I also prefer #1. I like the natural photograph as opposed to the special effect.

Tim

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Thanks Tim and Dave for your opinions.

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Glad to help. BTW, I would probably add the signature after the Speckle effect so that it is clean on the final image.

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i like the first one, the simplicity of it is very nice, and i don't usually like grain/noise, i guess it depends...

nice shot great job with the lighting

wat is FCAS?

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If you ask me, I'd say #1 is far, far better. The grain just makes it look messy.

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