Which do you prefer...?

TIM · 15-01-2007, 09:21

Please help me pick the better photo of the two, they are the same thing, approached differently with lighting, and I'm fairly sure I like the first one the most, but would love to know your thoughts. Please critique as well... (view at higher resolution please)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/138/3...d9f27b41_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/3...f3a2d874_o.jpg

**Angela** · 15-01-2007, 09:27

Yep, definitely the first one

ALthough, that said, the detail of the flame against the kettle in the second one is lovely!

P-E · 15-01-2007, 09:34

I would say if there was a little more detail in the top half of the kettle in the second one it would be that one for me.

........does that make sense

So the handle/steam from the first one with the flame/dark edges from the second one

TIM · 15-01-2007, 09:42

Yeah i just love the flames in the second one, but i think a chop like that makes it a digital image not a photo anymore... in my opinion of course...

Rob Barron · 15-01-2007, 13:25

Oh please, let's not go down that road again! Digital images are photos.... in my opinion of course!

I definitely prefer the whole kettle being seen as it makes a big difference to the picture. Yes, i agree that the second one has nice flames licking the sides but if we're honest, not having seen the first picture, we wouldn't be saying 'the kettle has nice flames...' as it could just as easily be a pan, a cauldron, a jam pot, whatever. I must say i am using a dark screen here at work so it might be there is more detail showing when I look at this at home. if that's the case then ignore this comment please

I do think the first picture with flames licking the sides would make it even better but even as is, I prefer the first one as I like the ring of orangey glow that is caused by the kettle and the angle at which it was taken.

Excellent idea to show us both Tim to see the different views. Good work.

Rob

skipper954 · 15-01-2007, 14:39

I like the detail in the first one and the flames in the second!!! But even without the flames, the first one is great.

Seems to me that it would not be difficult to assemble, and then be a work of art

skip

TIM · 16-01-2007, 08:28

Thanks for the comments guys.

What do you mean by assemble skipper?

heidi · 16-01-2007, 08:39

I agree with Skip - combine the two in Photoshop or something and have the best of both. You might to need look up a tutorial on it.

Edit: Here's a (very!) rough idea of the two combined in photoshop - It's no different to combining two negatives in the darkroom. I used a layer mask (had the lighter layer on top) and just painted the parts I wanted to remove.

skipper954 · 16-01-2007, 14:01

Exactly, Heidi

Rob Barron · 16-01-2007, 19:54

Love that pimp, has brought the two together perfectly. I liked the original anyway but this one is excellent. A good original idea, two good shots brought together to make a real cracker

Cheers,
Rob

TIM · 17-01-2007, 09:00

Really like that heidi, you've pushed me over, I'll do an edit...

15-01-2007, 09:21	#1 (permalink)
TIM Getting Comfy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 160	Which do you prefer...? Please help me pick the better photo of the two, they are the same thing, approached differently with lighting, and I'm fairly sure I like the first one the most, but would love to know your thoughts. Please critique as well... (view at higher resolution please) http://farm1.static.flickr.com/138/3...d9f27b41_o.jpg http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/3...f3a2d874_o.jpg

15-01-2007, 09:27	#2 (permalink)
Angela Pixalo Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wimbledon Posts: 5,850	Re: Which do you prefer...? Yep, definitely the first one ALthough, that said, the detail of the flame against the kettle in the second one is lovely!

15-01-2007, 09:34	#3 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,505	Re: Which do you prefer...? I would say if there was a little more detail in the top half of the kettle in the second one it would be that one for me. ........does that make sense So the handle/steam from the first one with the flame/dark edges from the second one

15-01-2007, 09:42	#4 (permalink)
TIM Getting Comfy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 160	Re: Which do you prefer...? Yeah i just love the flames in the second one, but i think a chop like that makes it a digital image not a photo anymore... in my opinion of course...

15-01-2007, 13:25	#5 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,204	Re: Which do you prefer...? Oh please, let's not go down that road again! Digital images are photos.... in my opinion of course! I definitely prefer the whole kettle being seen as it makes a big difference to the picture. Yes, i agree that the second one has nice flames licking the sides but if we're honest, not having seen the first picture, we wouldn't be saying 'the kettle has nice flames...' as it could just as easily be a pan, a cauldron, a jam pot, whatever. I must say i am using a dark screen here at work so it might be there is more detail showing when I look at this at home. if that's the case then ignore this comment please I do think the first picture with flames licking the sides would make it even better but even as is, I prefer the first one as I like the ring of orangey glow that is caused by the kettle and the angle at which it was taken. Excellent idea to show us both Tim to see the different views. Good work. Rob __________________ Rob Barron robbarron@aol.com If you look down on other people, don't expect them to look up to you!

15-01-2007, 14:39	#6 (permalink)
skipper954 Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeast Florida USA Posts: 1,721	Re: Which do you prefer...? I like the detail in the first one and the flames in the second!!! But even without the flames, the first one is great. Seems to me that it would not be difficult to assemble, and then be a work of art skip

16-01-2007, 08:28	#7 (permalink)
TIM Getting Comfy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 160	Re: Which do you prefer...? Thanks for the comments guys. What do you mean by assemble skipper?

16-01-2007, 08:39	#8 (permalink)
heidi Getting Comfy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 117	Re: Which do you prefer...? I agree with Skip - combine the two in Photoshop or something and have the best of both. You might to need look up a tutorial on it. Edit: Here's a (very!) rough idea of the two combined in photoshop - It's no different to combining two negatives in the darkroom. I used a layer mask (had the lighter layer on top) and just painted the parts I wanted to remove. Last edited by heidi : 16-01-2007 at 08:53. Reason: added image

16-01-2007, 14:01	#9 (permalink)
skipper954 Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeast Florida USA Posts: 1,721	Re: Which do you prefer...? Exactly, Heidi

16-01-2007, 19:54	#10 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,204	Re: Which do you prefer...? Love that pimp, has brought the two together perfectly. I liked the original anyway but this one is excellent. A good original idea, two good shots brought together to make a real cracker Cheers, Rob

17-01-2007, 09:00	#11 (permalink)
TIM Getting Comfy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 160	Re: Which do you prefer...? Really like that heidi, you've pushed me over, I'll do an edit...

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