Opinions needed, Please! Pics

[Milner]

OK I have been trying out different workflows/post processing to streamline big jobs.
I have posted 3 versions of 2 photos in a gallery that I would GREATLY appreciate opinions one. Ignore composition ect, I took the first two as a representative sample of conditions for the show. Just looking for opinions on which you like best from a color/sharpness/pop stand point. I know there is a lot that can be improved, but I am trying to cut back my time and still have satifactory results.
http://milspecphoto.smugmug.com/gall...2165#172391002

THANKS
Marc

 

[Shawn]

Photo 3 of both.

 

[Meat_]

Ok maybe I'm sleepy or maybe I'm drunk even though I haven't been drinking but

 

[I Lean]

I agree, #3 on both. The #2's are a bit harsh, kinda like too much contrast. #1 and #3 are both good, but #3 is a bit brighter and sharper.

 

[Meat_]

Am I clicking on the same link?

 

[Shawn]

http://milspecphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/3142165#172391038

 

[Tacoma]

#2 on both. Colors are too muted on the others.

Of course, it depends on what they're being used for. I'm assuming standalones. Any other use, I'd say #3 on both is better.

 

[Floppy Hat]

I would say #3 on both as well.

 

[Meat_]

http://milspecphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/3142165#172391038

I wondered about the ....'s in Marc's link

I'd say #3 in both.

 

[Seth]

1 is color balanced too green, 2 you have lost the highlights on the arm. 3 seems to have the best color balance (if the tent was gray).

of the second set I like the first one best. Given the color balance is defiantly warmer the third is more neutral but seems a little flat.

So... it will caome down to the shot. Not what you want to hear I am sure. Go with the first ones if you want warmth and the third if you want cool.

 

[Milner]

Hmmm interesting....I was leaning to #2's, but it seems most of you like #3's.....

Incase you were wondering....It is Brandi Carlile

 

[Seth]

It is going to depend on the display you have. PC's are darker. Have you balanced the shots by the numbers?

 

[Tacoma]

I should mention that I"m looking at them on a laptop, which is not at all the best for graphics use.

 

[phatfoto]

#3 for sure... And for the horizontal #5...

 

[Milner]

It is going to depend on the display you have. PC's are darker. Have you balanced the shots by the numbers?

Not on these....I am trying to find a quick and dirty happy medium....
#1 is just raw to jpg using Breeze Browser (I don't like ACR)
#2 is same as #1 then ran through the i2e plug-in in CS2
#3 is the easiest jpg from the camera run throuh the i2e plug-in in CS2

Maybe I will play with the # 2 workflow and drop the saturation defaults....

I am spending WAY to much time tweaking individual photos....I have tooooooo much control!!!! I want my darkroom back

by the #'s, converting to LAB, Curves, etc......I can spend HOURS on one shot

 

[phatfoto]

What camera are you using? And which version of PhotoShop? Just curious.

 

[phatfoto]

Hehe, saw you are using CS2... Still haven't upgraded from PS7.

 

[Milner]

What camera are you using? And which version of PhotoShop? Just curious.

20D and CS2

 

[Seth]

Ya by the numbers sucks. I tend to just post a gallery "as shot" and tweak the ones that are final picks.

 

[Milner]

Adding 2 more options....Google is going to take over the world.....