Wondering what you guys thought of these two. The first one has only a slight sharpening on Elle, leaving the rock soft. The second one has an all over sharpening. There difference isn't that great, but I think each has a different feeling/look to them. I like the all over sharpening. The contrast between the sharp, hard rocks and the soft feminity of Elle does it for me.

Your thoughts?

-=>Donald

All over sharpening

Definitely a tough choice... but I can see the difference. I like the over-all sharpened one better.... Mostly because the textures on the rock are more defined.

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

scroll up... scroll down... scroll up... scroll down... scroll up... scroll down... scroll up... scroll down... i'd go with the first, she seems to "pop" a little more & my eye doesn't dribble off down the page but stays focused on her :]

Second on cynlee with the first one.

i like #2 better

Ok ... I can see this is gonna be one of *those* photos. Probably comes down to personal preference. I like both of them, but find the all over sharpened one more to my liking.

Actually, I really like most of the ones where she is sitting on this little outcropping (it's about 20 ft from the beach below). There are probably 8 that I've done from there and I like them all. This one I went for a richer shadow feel ... a little darker than the other one.

Message edited on: 01/15/2005 22:19

maybe i was following the hair off the page in the first one... as it looks great in #7 with the sharp foregd rock :/ i don't knoooooooow... but that hair is really something!

Ah! The opportunity to confuse with another choice! Can we see #7 in color, pleeeeze?

I don't have #7 or any of these processed in color. B&W from the conversion. Would need to convert over and process.

on her would go first sharp and then soft about the image prefere the 2 is very nice d shsarpnes in it and overal 3 is my fav...

Just to keep things simple (choosing between 1 or 2) - I definitely like the first one better (leave it to me to go against the grain). After all, it's not a shot of rocks, and the softening doesn't destroy the "rock environment" - it's still there without competing for attention (although, if the rocks are fighting for attention, maybe you need some additional help from a complete team of psychological experts!) Either way - I'm gonna have trouble getting to sleep tonight! Simply a gorgeous shot! A cross between seductive, submissive, untamable, mischievous, wild and tame - did I leave anything out? Wolf

There are rocks in the photos? Oh there! I agree with Michelle, I like the texture.. IN THE ROCKS!! ;-) Magick Michael

I prefer the 3rd one down. The last one to me has too much light on hair and makes it the prime zone in .Leaves me not even seeing anything else. 3rd one is awsome.(and I know it is downsized alot and you would fix above the eye.) This is just one guys opinion.:)

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

" I don't have #7 or any of these processed in color. B&W from the conversion. Would need to convert over and process." And your point is? OK. Thanks Michael. I see the rocks now that you've pointed them out. Think you need sharp textured rocks to contrast.

Why do I feel like I'm wading through puddles of drool? #7 I'm not crazy about the expression on her face in that one..... #9 Works better IMHO. Now back to the rocks... they are there. I think the location happens to be an important part of the images. It isn't just about a beautiful girl..... otherwise you could have shot these in any old location with a plain white background and you'd still have the drool factor working your special Donald magic. :~)

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

Definatly #2 The rocks and texture finish the shot perfectly for me anyway.

The Truth is Out There

I just want to draw a mermaid tail on her - can I? Can I? Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee??? :) Outstanding images - all versions! Dee-Marie

#7...i think face too much in shadows. but i like her eyes best here. still like #2 best i think.

Actually from My Manly Point of View, I found the first Image to be the superior of all the Images without a doubt. Such a pretty Model....does She know of Your New Zealand Connection?.... Me :]