Which one is better?

[nairhr]

Hi,

Just started trying some post processing on my images and wanted to get honest inputs on whether I am improving them or messing them up. Below are a few I tried.

Before:


After adjusting white balance, levels, removing the branch on the left top and some sharpening:




Before:


After adjusting white balance, levels, cropping and sharpening:



Thanks for looking...

[thall17]

I like the first parrot and second monkey

[katiewilson1803]

Originally Posted by thall17

I like the first parrot and second monkey

I agree with that - I'm definitely drawn to the first and last photos.

[digirebelva]

Second one on both, the partial branch in the first one brings nothing to the image, keeps drawing my eye away from the main subject, while the second chimp image just simply looks better all around..better color, better contrast etc.

[sk66]

Originally Posted by thall17

I like the first parrot and second monkey

I like the colors of the first parrot better, but prefer the cloned out branch of the second. Second monkey image for sure.

[nairhr]

Thanks for the inputs everyone. Will try and see if I can restore the colors of the parrot in the after image.

[filemanager]

The "afters" are better for both of them! Except I'd use the history brush on the bird just because the original color is better.

[nairhr]

Originally Posted by filemanager

The "afters" are better for both of them! Except I'd use the history brush on the bird just because the original color is better.

Is the history brush available in Gimp? I don't have Photoshop, unfortunately.

[nairhr]

What about this edit?

Before:


After desaturation and sharpening:

[Cat695]

Originally Posted by thall17

I like the first parrot and second monkey

Yep gets my vote to