First time conversions

[Camerajunkie]

The first one is the same shot, three different ways. I couldn't decide which looked better.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p269/CamerajunkieD50/DSC_0010_edited-1copy2.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p269/CamerajunkieD50/DSC_0010_edited-1copy.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p269/CamerajunkieD50/DSC_0010_edited-1.jpg

And this one I just liked....

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p269/CamerajunkieD50/DSC_0074_edited-1.jpg

Opinions/comments. I'm a newbie at this, so I'll take advice.

[rawpaw18]

The third in the top series is the best of that lot to me. Still might be a hair overexposed in spots, looks like the sun was high.

The last is really nice, I did recrop to move the pathway out of the center, see what you think.

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[Prospero]

I agree, the third one is best. The contrast in the other two is a bit too harsh in my opinion.
The last shot is very nice. I like the perspective.

[Rooz]

lol i like #2.
#3 looks a little flat to me.

eye of the beholder huh ? :)

[Camerajunkie]

Yes the sun was high. :) I appreciate the comments so far. I have wondered just how much is technical vs eye of the beholder.

[Geoff Chandler]

Well - just to agree with rooz about the eye of the beholder - I will disagree with rooz over preference!!
I like the #1 best - looks natural which is what I like, #3 second, and #2 last as it's too contrasty and vivid for my taste BUT it is purely down to personal choice. They are all good interpretations of the shot.:)

[shoeytennis]

i like 3,good range of hightlights shadows and midtones.
its a boring view to me tho, i woulda laid on the ground getting the little bridge looking weird,thats just me.