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PearlsWthMyJeans 68F
1649 posts
9/15/2021 2:42 am
Fun with photo editing!

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PearlsWthMyJeans 68F
1708 posts
9/15/2021 2:43 am

Yesterday I took some photos of Nanutcket Sound and when I got home I worked on cropping them. Usually when I crop a photo it is clear to me which version to publish: the original or the cropped version. But this time it was different. The two versions have two totally different stories to tell and I find each one interesting in its own right. The original photo (the top one) shows a beach house on the left with Haigis Beach overlook on the right. The cropped version (second photo) shows just the overlook.

I'd be interested to know your thoughts on the two versions!

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looklook 84M
3925 posts
9/15/2021 6:09 am

To me, both look breathtaking! Why? I Can't explain! Stay safe, Pearl.


MrsJoe 76F
17404 posts
9/15/2021 6:38 am

Now you've done it...... given me a choice to make. Pearls, it's MUCH too early in the morning for this! I can't even decide whether to put my slippers on or go barefoot.
As for your pictures, both are fantastic. I love the idea of a house overlooking the water..... and also the cropped one that focuses on the benches to sit near the water.
Can I just pick both?


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starwomyn 70F
8872 posts
9/15/2021 8:02 am

There is no need to compare. Both stories are equally valid.

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Maudie1 74F
8151 posts
9/15/2021 8:05 am

They are both lovely, Pearls. But I think the second photo gives a closer view of the sky and water. It will be interesting to see what Koffla and Simplelady have to say, they are both such keen and good photographers .


Simpleladyb2 74F
14822 posts
9/15/2021 9:14 am

Hello Pearl, usually I edit my photographs too. They are both good. But I like more the original photo, it has more details. The house and the fence makes the photo complete. The second photo, like Maudie said it gives a better view of the sky and water.

Very nice photograph! I like them both.

That's my opinion!



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Koffla 68M
12297 posts
9/15/2021 9:17 am



I like the top picture because it tells me more about the surroundings in the background. If possible, I would try to capture the same image at night, while the lights are on inside the home just to see the difference.





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Koffla 68M
12297 posts
9/15/2021 9:32 am



I used an old filter called Topaz Clarity, not sure if is available anymore, to brings out texture and details a bit more.

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PearlsWthMyJeans 68F
1708 posts
9/15/2021 9:35 am

    Quoting looklook:
    To me, both look breathtaking! Why? I Can't explain! Stay safe, Pearl.
Thanks for stopping by, Looklook. Glad you enjoyed the photos. Have a great day!

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PearlsWthMyJeans 68F
1708 posts
9/15/2021 9:36 am

    Quoting MrsJoe:
    Now you've done it...... given me a choice to make. Pearls, it's MUCH too early in the morning for this! I can't even decide whether to put my slippers on or go barefoot.
    As for your pictures, both are fantastic. I love the idea of a house overlooking the water..... and also the cropped one that focuses on the benches to sit near the water.
    Can I just pick both?
Lol .. decisions, decisions, and early in the morning to boot! Yes, you can pick both!

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PearlsWthMyJeans 68F
1708 posts
9/15/2021 9:39 am

    Quoting starwomyn:
    There is no need to compare. Both stories are equally valid.
My analytical side must have gotten the best of me this morning! lol

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PearlsWthMyJeans 68F
1708 posts
9/15/2021 9:45 am

    Quoting Maudie1:
    They are both lovely, Pearls. But I think the second photo gives a closer view of the sky and water. It will be interesting to see what Koffla and Simplelady have to say, they are both such keen and good photographers .
Thanks, Maudie! I personally like the cropped closeup. It's nice to read about various opinions!

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PearlsWthMyJeans 68F
1708 posts
9/15/2021 9:46 am

    Quoting Simpleladyb2:
    Hello Pearl, usually I edit my photographs too. They are both good. But I like more the original photo, it has more details. The house and the fence makes the photo complete. The second photo, like Maudie said it gives a better view of the sky and water.

    Very nice photograph! I like them both.

    That's my opinion!


Thanks so much. Yes, definitely more detail in the top photo!

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PearlsWthMyJeans 68F
1708 posts
9/15/2021 9:48 am

    Quoting Koffla:


    I used an old filter called Topaz Clarity, not sure if is available anymore, to brings out texture and details a bit more.

    [image]


Thanks for stopping by to comment and for showing me the Topaz Clarity filter. It really does a great job of bringing out the details. You can even see distinct footprints in the sand. Very cool!

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lilium6 74F
4498 posts
9/15/2021 3:41 pm

I prefer the second photo because I get a sense of solitude, of being alone to quietly drink in nature. Koffla's suggestion of capturing an image of the home at night when the lights are on, appeals; a few small pockets of light surrounded by darkness.


PearlsWthMyJeans 68F
1708 posts
9/15/2021 11:54 pm

    Quoting lilium6:
    I prefer the second photo because I get a sense of solitude, of being alone to quietly drink in nature. Koffla's suggestion of capturing an image of the home at night when the lights are on, appeals; a few small pockets of light surrounded by darkness.
I so agree!! What you are describing is what I felt as I was working on cropping the photo. The first photo is more interesting visually but the fence and the house remind me that I'm in a shared area. In the second photo, I as a viewer walk over to the benches, sit down with my travel mug of coffee and look out over Nantucket Sound. It's 5:30 a.m. and very peaceful. Just me, the ocean breeze, and an occasional seabird.

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Shartaun03 81F
6201 posts
9/16/2021 1:01 am

Oh Pearls your photos are so lovely. Kofla did a nice job of using the Topaz Clarity filter on your photos. They all look wonderful and I wish I was more talented in editing my photos.


PearlsWthMyJeans 68F
1708 posts
9/16/2021 4:44 am

    Quoting Shartaun03:
    Oh Pearls your photos are so lovely. Kofla did a nice job of using the Topaz Clarity filter on your photos. They all look wonderful and I wish I was more talented in editing my photos.
Thanks, Shartaun! I agree ... Kofla did a great job with the filter. He's so talented. And no worries about editing because your photos always look great!

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