it's a draw. Colour cast is much better. can't decide if i prefer the tighter drop or the full shot.
It is a little dark, and there are some branches on the left that I would like to be gone, but, that would be very difficult. I like the path, and inspite of my comments, I like it as it is. That is the original version.
Last edited by rawill; 6th January 2016 at 05:54 AM.
Hi John I prefer the colors in your original and IMO the crop is too tight. I would crop only from the bottom if the image was mine.
The crop is too tight, but I like it the way it is as it looks more like a fairytale house better...
I much prefer the original crop, John. Without the path, there is no fairytale.
I would grab a tripod and get the iso down to base.
John,
Can you shoot this in the evening? I would like to see some lights in the windows and I suspect you might have a better chance at that time of day.
I think the crop lost some of the mystery for me.
Now just what is it that is so appealing about this shot, original.
Fascinating, and as I look again, I know if it was mine I would try to clone out the branches that go across the path,
they almost act like a barrier saying stay away, and I would like it to say come and explore.
Rbn
Nice John! I like how you explored the difference crops but like others I prefer the original with a tiny caveat in agreement with Robin about those pesky branches.
I really like this image John -- for me, I prefer the original as it really makes me wonder and want to hear the story behind the little house.