Which tone curve adjustment do you prefer (3 versions)

[Larry67]

Taking these off the server now. Thanks for your help!

 

[thingsIsee]

#1

 

[skieur]

I would say number 1 with a light touch toward a little of the warmth in number 2.

skieur

 

[RauschPhotography]

#1--Even though it may be a little cold in tone, it works for the picture

 

[Larry67]

Thanks a lot. I think I agree with your choice(s). All three are a bit rushed so I could get some impressions (the hairline and stubble is starting to show some solarisation).

The adjustments aren't noted or precise. It's more a question of different approach to each. Of the three, the second has the more complex curve-adjustments. It has an RGB (global) adjustment of two nodes along the curve (bottom third and top third). Also, it has three node adjustments on each R,G,B channel too. The first picture is the most simple: two node RGB and one node (bottom third) for R,G,B, The third picture is two node RGB and two node R,G,B. In all pictures the gamma was dropped afterwards using a different tool.

I think the approach used in #1 works ok (simple is good), but I'll take your advice about the color temperature being a little cool and knock-down the blue value.


Many thanks!!