Back on July 30th I posted this photo. It’s a great photo, but I wondered if maybe it was too bright. I also asked the question on my Facebook page, and some felt that it might be and said they’d like to see a darker version should I do one. In general, I like darker photos, but I also need to be aware that my tastes aren’t necessarily everyone else’s tastes. Many people prefer brighter photos. Plus, while my darker photos tend to look great on a back lit computer screen, they sometimes look way too dark when actually printed.
So, I reworked the photo a bit. All I did was back off on the exposure a bit… a full stop, actually… and here is the result. Same photo, just a slightly different exposure, and thus a slightly different result and feeling. So tell me, which one do you like better, and why?
Personally, I like the darker version better. It’s easier on my eyes, for one thing, plus it evokes a sense of a softer and less harsh time of day, which adds to the feeling of calm.
I like the darker one for sure. It toned down the harshness and gave the photo a warmer feel. I also prefer the darker look also. The sky is pretty when it is darker.