Opinion requested: Which pic to choose for the website among the two?

[Raj_55555]

Or should I choose one at all? Took this shot very early in the morning, and the results seemed decent enough to me. Edited it in two ways, the first one I just tried to bring out the natural clouds, and the second one I played around a bit more. Which one looks better to you guys?

And for #2, although I was going for that darker look, do you guys think it's a tad bit underexposed? C&C welcome as well.

#1

#2

 

[manaheim]

Most definitely the second. MUCH more dramatic, much less cliché. Plus the first is pretty much just a ton of blown out sky.

 

[DLeeT]

Number 2 for me, by far and yes, I would lighten it a bit. Here's my version. The difference is subtle and of course it is simply a matter of preference, not necessarily better. :er: Lee

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[ShaneF]

I prefer the second photo its nice and moody.

 

[Raj_55555]

Most definitely the second. MUCH more dramatic, much less cliché. Plus the first is pretty much just a ton of blown out sky.

That about sums it up, I think I'll go with the second too, unless someone gives an overwhelmingly good reason not to. Thanks wise rabbit

 

[nzmacro]

Number two it is Raj Very nice and powerful shot IMO.

All the best Raj.

Danny.

 

[Raj_55555]

Number 2 for me, by far and yes, I would lighten it a bit. Here's my version. The difference is subtle and of course it is simply a matter of preference, not necessarily better. :er: Lee

Thanks a lot Lee, your edit does look a lot better to me. Did you change anything other than the exposure?

 

[Raj_55555]

I prefer the second photo its nice and moody.

Number two it is Raj ;-) Very nice and powerful shot IMO.

Thanks guys, it seems the #2 is the clear winner.

 

[DLeeT]

Number 2 for me, by far and yes, I would lighten it a bit. Here's my version. The difference is subtle and of course it is simply a matter of preference, not necessarily better. :er: Lee

Thanks a lot Lee, your edit does look a lot better to me. Did you change anything other than the exposure?

Trying to remember! If recall, I just hit the auto levels, liked that, then just upped the shadows a tad, but upping the exposure would probably have the same effect. The original is just fine, in a way it may be more dramatic. As I said, no better or worse, just subjective preference. Lee

 

[Raj_55555]

Well, I subjectively prefer your edit
I'll keep that one. Thanks Lee.