Is this oversaturated?

Doesn't look too bad to me, how does it compare with the actual garment?

The original is where the in-laws live. I wish I did have it to compare. What I can tell you is that sweater was red, but it didn't glow in the dark like in the photo.

kiwichris wrote in post #7004806
Doesn't look too bad to me, how does it compare with the actual garment?

Did you use flash? cos I see a well lit red top against a very contrasty dark background, and while it is definately a bright red, it is not overpowering the white spots, and does not glow in the dark for me. Silly question but maybe you could check your screen calibration a well? I take it the red is glowing at you even on this forum.

I guess that would depend on what the purpose was of the final output. If it was for some lab experiment, then I would be comparing it to a standard color chart under color correct lighting.

If it was a photo to hang on the wall, then it would be "whatever looks good to my eyes". And I say "my eyes" because I am not shooting as a pro, so I don't 'have to' please a customer....only myself.

best regards, george w

It's fine, if you tone it down you'll make the image look dull to you because you are used to this version

BestVisuals wrote in post #7004584
Huh?

The red sweater on the left doesn't just GLARE at you?

Subjectively, yes, but so might the original.
Objectively it is not over-saturated, that is, there are not vast blobs with R=255.