Door Knob

[Carterofmars]

I'm interested in constructive opinions on my use of Tri-tone and dodge and burn in photoshop for this image. The cropped one on left is post processed in PS.

Any opinions/suggestions/insights are greatly appreciated.

[cowanw]

To my poor eye you have made it pinker softer with less contrast and less texture.
I prefer the one on the right. Although the glare on the handle was nicely handled.
Everything depends on what YOU intended with the post processing?

[Carterofmars]

To my poor eye you have made it pinker softer with less contrast and less texture.
I prefer the one on the right. Although the glare on the handle was nicely handled.
Everything depends on what YOU intended with the post processing?

Hi, thanks for the reply. The pinker one on the right is the original image without adjustments in Photoshop and the darker one on the left is the post processed one. Maybe I should have switched their positions?

But I think I have your opinions though...

[cowanw]

Oh dear I think I may be getting whats his name disease.
In that case, I like what you have done except for the specular reflection on the knob which on my screen is a larger blown out area on the image on your left

[Carterofmars]

Oh dear I think I may be getting whats his name disease.
In that case, I like what you have done except for the specular reflection on the knob which on my screen is a larger blown out area on the image on your left

Do you think that reflection on the door knob needs to be toned downed (burned a bit more)?

[cowanw]

On my moniter the area of the burned out part is larger on the processed print; indeed so is the cresent shape on the left of the knob(only on the processed print) I guess I am suggesting to "history brush" that small area back to the original lower contrast.

[Carterofmars]

A little different... also left the highlight alone.

[cowanw]

which one do you like?

[Carterofmars]

which one do you like?

I get your point Cowanw. I'm still interested in others thoughts on this image and the toning I've done.

[sun of sand]

I like the one on left better
the original isn't balanced
the 3rd or 2nd version of Right is also not well balanced
needs the heavier shadows for stability and I think it's better more low-key



people are familiar with that doorknob