Advice on which shot works best

[jherman]

Hi all,
It has been awhile since my last post, but wanted feedback on which one of these shots I should use in a local DC area exhibit coming up in Dec. Long exposure (30 sec), using a 10stop ND filter. The low light and ND required I add exposure back in in Lightroom, want to see if it has intensity and a wow factor? Thanks for any feedback! Joelle


exposed 15 sec, ISO 200, f10 25mm, and used 10 stop ND filter in manual mode. I may have tried bigger apertures, but didn't like the initial result in Lightroom 3 Shot at 7:40 am

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exposed 25 sec, ISO 200, f13, 32 mm, and used 10 stop ND filter in manual mode
Both long exposures (~20 sec) at sunrise were altered in Lightroom with minor adjustments, but blue one I used a preset.

[Krusty79]

This really should have been posted in the Comparison - Critique section, but I'll say that I prefer the top image because it has a stronger subject, or focal point. However, both look somewhat underexposed to me, so you might try lightening them. They're still good shots though, and that looks like a great location for some shots.

[Sweetlifephoto]

Originally Posted by Krusty79

I prefer the top image because it has a stronger subject, or focal point. However, both look somewhat underexposed to me, so you might try lightening them. They're still good shots though, and that looks like a great location for some shots.

+1 The top composition is more compelling to me and yes they are both underexposed and probably could also use a little PP contrast added via an S-curve adjustment.

[flytyer57]

If I really have to choose, the first one.

[Liz Caldwell]

Agreed.
Sunset clouds are always more interesting.

[Nicole]

I'd pick the first one too. I prefer the colours. And I'd agree with what's been said so far about adding some extra contrast.

P.S. Moved this over to Comparison Critique.

[milosh]

Originally Posted by Krusty79

This really should have been posted in the Comparison - Critique section, but I'll say that I prefer the top image because it has a stronger subject, or focal point. However, both look somewhat underexposed to me, so you might try lightening them. They're still good shots though, and that looks like a great location for some shots.

+2 The first one and everything else said about the exposure!

[jherman]

Thanks all, I see your points and so appreciate this feedback!,sorry put it in wrong section, thanks for moving Joelle