Osprey Part 1 - You Tell Me Which One?

Two versions of the Osprey. Played around with it a bit in PS (Not exactly sure what the heck I'm doing; just tried all kinds of different adjustments.
Which one (IF ANY) did I do better with?

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I am no expert, but I prefer the first shot, not as much yellow in the feathers.

and I like the yellow in the feathers, and the blue sky.


Nancy

I like a little of both. Bird looks better in the first and the blue sky looks good in the second.

Zip

I prefer the first shot. The colours are more subtle than the second one. It looks more natural.

My vote is for the more natuaral look of the first shot Ted. Nicely one!

Both shots look good. I prefer number one since it looks more natural. Great shot.

I'm a sucker for blue sky. So #2.:p

I really like the 2nd one. the first seems to bla to me...

Depends on the use you plan on giving to the photo, but generaly speaking the 2nd one is beter.

I would prefer a happy medium between the two. The second one looks kind of artificial to me.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank all those who took the time to post a comment and provided "Much Valued" input.

Dennis, Nancy, Zip, Anthony, Gary , Sindri, Fee, Superdiver, Jamie, & Volleybrad.

Teddy,

Due to the light hitting the top of the bird and you being under it, it makes it real hard to bring out natural looking details on the underside. But from what you posted, #2 gets my vote for the blue sky...just add a cloud or two

Nicely done,

Marc

If I had to choose the first gets my vote.Did you come up with one that was in the middle of those two ?

Thanks Marc; Jeez; I never thought of that option. I may have a couple of cloud shots...Just to figure how to merge the two together..

Thanks Chris; This was shot just about noon, sun was directly behind the osprey....BAD! I know! I could probably try something towards the middle ground; but I have to remember WHAT I did here first..