Fall Backroad - which one?

[rraman]

A fall backroad shot, give two different treatments. First one is pretty standard with only changes like exposure/sharpness etc. The second one is with "orton" effect.

Would appreciate comments and critique on both, and which one do you like better.

Thanks for looking!


http://www.thezenart.com/img/v6/p175123887-4.jpg


http://www.thezenart.com/img/v7/p240472916-4.jpg

[Thomas Hopkins]

I like the first one the best. Great capture!

[Gel]

First one, second looks ott.

[rraman]

Thanks for comments!

[photoguy6405]

#1 here, too.

[Apollo11]

The first one, hands down. Sublime beauty with the more natural colors. You've nailed the composition, in my opinion.

[Russ57]

#1 for me, great color, wow!

[habsfan93]

I think on the 2nd one, the roadway is too sharp and it throws off the picture. If the entire shot had a soft, painted look, then I think it would work, but otherwise the contrast between the sharp road and the soft trees is unsettling.

[lovefire27]

#1 ;)

[wesworks]

first.

[OdiN1701]

First one isn't bad. The second one is overdone. I think it could use another element somewhere to create more interest.