December 21st. We made it. You didn’t really think the world would end, did you?
These berries characterize the poignancy of the season. I actually shot this photo earlier in December, but I had to think about what I wanted to do with it.
It originally had lots more color, but I really wanted the red to stand out.
Here’s the original:
The picture itself was all right, I thought. Really, I wanted to emphasize the red color, though.
Sure, it’s prominent in the original already, but I was thinking wanted the “reds” to dance around in the foreground and the background. So, I desaturated most of the colors.
In the first photo, you’ll notice yellow tones. I left the yellow as-is, too, because it works with the red to create red-orange hues. Then, I super-saturated the red in the first photo to make it pop.
Here’s the question: which do you like better? The winner will become a Zazzle product.
Which Christmas Berries Image Do You Like Better?
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13 Responses to Christmas Berries – Christmas Photo Project Day 21
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I love the reds and golds that pop out in the first photo! It’s gorgeous.
Same here and am in agreement with Michele on this one. Awesome job seriously…love it!!
Beautiful as always and you are right, they capture the spirit of the season perfectly. Well done lil’ Sis!
I voted for the first one. I love this photo – might be one of my favorites you’ve done so far. Happy Solstice!
I loved the first one with a little shades of black and white. Your pix inspire me, since you are capturing nature at its best or should I say, you make nature appealing to man
I have a digital camera but, seriously want to learn some skills now! Might bug you with questions along my new journey!
Merry Christmas, Cyndi.
Hugs!
They are both stunning…but I have to divert from popular opinion and say that I prefer the original. Don’t ask me why cause I don’t know!
I’m with Julie on this one. The second is much more realistic to me. The first almost seems “painted” as the red accent hits my screen a little too hard. But, let’s be real about this, they’re both top quality photos. Great job, Cyndi!
This is another one of your images that just took my breath away….love those berries, very Christmassy
Stunning. Voted!
Merry Christmas to you!
Stunning!
… think I finally have the Comment error message straighten out.. the machine thought I was someone else… lol
My Vote is for the 2nd photo. I get a definite sense of ‘motion’ from the middle third of the arrangement.
now, the moment of truth (hitting ‘Post Comment’)
(if I may), Cha-ching!!
I’m with Julie on this one, I like the original. But both pictures are absolutely beautiful! I really need to learn how to use my camera…