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Old 09-08-2010, 02:49 AM
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Frank Gehry building  on the West Side Highway

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This photo is abstract -- details of two recent buildings on Manhattan's West Side Highway -- with the streetlight providing a contrasting note. I can't decide which one I prefer. I adjusted the white balance to get the bluish tones. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Old 09-08-2010, 03:56 AM
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I like the cool. The metal and glass lend themselves well to a cooler treatment, IMHO. It also makes the detail of the background building pop more.
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i was more drawn to the cool one.. not sure why, it just makes for a more interesting shot
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Old 09-08-2010, 01:54 PM
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+1 for the cool version. It is just more appealing.
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I think the cool is too cool, not in a good way. The warmer shot allows more depth, but could use some vibrance. Are you doing this in Photoshop? If so, I would adjust the temp a touch cooler than how the warm is now, and bump the vibrance and/or saturation a touch.
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Old 09-22-2010, 02:26 AM
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You said you liked the abstract qualities of this image and the cooler version is essentially monochromatic. That really accentuates the image's abstract nature.
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I like how some of the cool shows up in the warm on (lower right). Both are very nice.
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