Which One Should I Use

Nikon_Guy · Mar 19, 2007

I am having trouble deciding which shot of this red mushroom coral I should use for an exhibit I am doing.

Both shots are of the same shroom, just completely different lighting, exposure and treatment.

On one hand I really like the natural looking shot that represents what the coral actually looks like. Five minutes later I think I should use the artistic looking print because I think it draws more attention.

Which would you choose and why please?

Remember, there will be mostly non-reef people looking at these.

1. Natural

2. Artistic

dc_909 · Mar 19, 2007

I like the first, just because the second looks photoshopped

revhtree · Mar 19, 2007

I like the first one. The second one does look a bit to grainy. I would love to see that second pic without all the grit.

jafoca · Mar 19, 2007

I like the second.

You have wickid mad photo skills

Cirrhilabrus · Mar 19, 2007

I like the first one. The second looks more like a painting, ala Monet.

JGoslee · Mar 19, 2007

Both are nice but I like the first one better.

Smarsh · Mar 19, 2007

I will go with the crowd, I really, really like the first one!! The second one is nice as well.

Sandy

Nikon_Guy · Mar 19, 2007

Thank you for all the input.

I will go along with the crowd and use the first one.

Thank you for recognizing the â€œpaintingâ€ quality of the second one Cirrhilabrus, that was the intent of the exposure and lighting levels.