My images that I post at Rendo show up darker and a bit more saturated than at 3DCommune.  Over there my images look more flat.  Depending on the pic they sometimes look better at 3DC and sometimes look better at Rendo.  

Just wondering why this happens?  What could cause the same file to look different at two different sites.  I wish they would just look like they do when I'm making them.  Do I just need new glasses?

How u feeling?

It's pychological. Probably has to do with the background color of the site. Putting an image on a bright background gives off a whole other vibe then putting an image on a dark background.

Rayraz, never thought of that....sounds feasible.  Think I'll place them side by side and see if you are correct.

@Tom....I had to take the gag off because I can't breathe through my nose, lol.

Hi Burpee, I had exactly that problem with this image: http://excalibur.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=1354515 In my case, the 'non-zoomed' image was fine, but when you clicked to zoom/enlarge, the image was very saturated (the rocks in the foreground had a distinctly red tint)... So - as you'll see in my notes, I reloaded the image, and it was fine after that... So try that (remembering to clear out your browser cache before viewing) Garry

Following up what Rayraz pointed out, I usually try to post my work with some sort of border/background. I noticed it worked well for photographers, gave it a try, and sure enough......
It keeps the presentation / appearence, color flow consistent.

cool pic Garry and thanks for the tip!

Rod, your images always are beautifully....I don't want to say framed (not a big fan of frames) ...maybe bordered or presented is a better explanation.  Very professional looking.  

I'll have to play with the next image as it's not something  I'm good at.

Appreciate the suggestions!

I always prefer the dark to black  backgrounds to display images on a computer monitor. ALWAYS looks better.

There's nothing like the annoying white glow of a bright background to obscure the details of your image....

I frequently notice this; thought it was my eyes.....I much prefer the black background, you seem to get much better contrast and saturation.  Just the other day I spent a while seeing if we could force our pictures to appear on a dark page here, but no luck.  One of the reasons why I now routinely put borders on my work.

When I used to do watercolor I almost always matted in white.  It brought out the highlights of the image.  I'm finding that most people prefer black for internet art.  

I wondered about this and a friend explained that monitors 'emit' light so lighter areas seem to glow.  On paper, the lighter parts can only 'reflect' light.  If you print out your work you may need to adjust the gamma a bit to compensate.

Old habits die hard and I still prefer lighter sites and posting to lighter backgrounds.  I'm in the minority though it seems.  Guess I have to rethink it, lol.