Making the most of it

[flumpki]

Here are a couple random shots, where I'm basically trying to make the most of what I've got. In the first image, I intended for it to be in focus originally but didn't get to check it until I uploaded it to the computer. In the end though, I kinda like that it's not in focus. Any thoughts? As for the second image, I didn't really like the original version, as the sky was pretty blown out. So I just converted it to B&W and then inverted the colors. Does it work at all?


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r172/roisucre49/UntitledTreeandFenceFramed.jpg


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r172/roisucre49/NYCLampsTreesandFogInverted.jpg

[Titus213]

I find #1 rather irritating to look at because of the lack of focus. I guess that's an emotional reaction - not a good one but a reaction.

I like #2. It has the opposite feel of #1 for me. It's a crisp and clean feeling.

[forsakenme720]

#1 kinda hurts my eyes. I think if it were sharp it would be better.
#2 is very nice. It reminds me of fireworks for some reason.

[flumpki]

Guess, the whole out of focus deal is not cutting it. Thanks for the feedback, though. But I guess since it's my image, it's still okay if I enjoy it, right? :) Glad you like the second one.

[Titus213]

Guess, the whole out of focus deal is not cutting it. Thanks for the feedback, though. But I guess since it's my image, it's still okay if I enjoy it, right? :) Glad you like the second one.

Ah, the beauty of art and artists - you can enjoy it to the max and not feel the least bit guilty. And the rest of the world can just avert their eyes...:lol:

[Mstar]

1 gave me a headache!

2 is interesting.

[V8Rumble]

I like the first one. The light that is cast through the fence and the shadows that are made.

The second you just inverted the colour channels. Kinda boring.

[Brand_X]

They are both appealing in their own way. #2 stands out because it looks like a cloudless IR shot but the trees and walkway lack any texture that could really make it pop. Has anybody ever tried a HDR inverted picture converted to B&W?

[Yiskah]

Number 2 isn't for me, but I am drawn to number 1... It reminds me of maybe a childhood memory...? Like it