Please Critique Color Balance

[edmDusty]

I can't decide how I like the color balance. I keep messing around with it. Feel free to critique anything else.

warmer versions:

#1


#2

Camera: Nikon D40
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 30 mm
Exposure: +0.20
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: -1 EV
Flash: No Flash


Thanks!

[stephaniaw]

Personally, I prefer the color of #2 pic. It looks more natural, but still clear and vibrant!

[Chippee]

I agree with Stephanie... #2 looks more natural

[Art]

IMO # 1 looks better balanced
Thanks
Art

[wdogg40]

One or two I think work better for this photo. The cooler versions have the subject blending into the background stone too much while the first two seperate the subject from the background with defining lines.

Maybe you could play around with it more and make the water a littler cooler as it may not be as green?

With the way the bridge flows a verticle shot may have worked a little better in the composition. I like the photo because your model looks like she is acting natural (laughing, trying to keep her balance) as opposed to posing.

[HoosierGal]

#2. The first her face seems too red.

i also like the second! i have to say, i always love your pictures, they are always perfectly composed. ive been wanting to get more into portraits but for some reason i have a hard time with creativity and good comp....do you have any advice?

[t blanchard]

I also think the skin tones in #1 look too red - almost like she is sunburned.

#2 looks perfect to me. Fantastic composition!

[windrider86]

If you could combine the rocks in #1 withthe girl in #2 I would think it would be time to call it a good day!

[Wooglah]

I would say the first one