Which One?

drdan · Nov 15, 2004

I took this of a house on the Kansas prairie this weekend. I like the shot but it needed something. I thought the blur gave it a old time look. What do you think. Other than some slight cropping the original just has about 15% desaturation and some increased contrast. any other suggestions are of course welcomed.

Original

Gaussian Blur

jadin · Nov 15, 2004

Don't care for the blur. What about sepia toned black and white?

Great capture though, your composition is spot on.

JonMikal · Nov 15, 2004

I love these type pics! #1 gets my vote. :thumbsup: Alhough a useful tool, I don't think the blur works here.

Harry99 · Nov 16, 2004

I like #1. I agree with jadin it would look good in black & white or sepia.
Not to keen on the blur in #2

nomav6 · Nov 16, 2004

#1 gets my vote also

Nytmair · Nov 16, 2004

#1, to me the 2nd one just looks unfocused.... and when i look at #2 then back at #1, i just really like how sharp and clear #1 is

Garbz · Nov 16, 2004

If you're in the mood to photoshop try applying the guasian blur to the background only. Keep the forground sharp to add some depth of field to the picture.

Also sepia is a good idea and while going for the old look mayb even add a slight grain.

railman44 · Nov 16, 2004

#1 is my pick...

Jeff Canes · Nov 16, 2004

#1 is better, but try blurring only the background

danalec99 · Nov 16, 2004

Harry99 said:
I like #1. I agree with jadin it would look good in black & white or sepia.
Not to keen on the blur in #2

Ditto

drdan · Nov 18, 2004

Thanks for all the suggestions guys, I'll try them. I did try B&W and it just didn't turn out very well. even with a lot of manipulation and extra contrast it was just too bland in B&W.