Editing Challenge

02/08/2012

This week's Edit Me Challenge comes from Selena of Stoneyville. The original image (below) had some challenging elements, most notably the sky with complete lack of color or interest.

With my first edit, I did so many things to it, I don't even remember them all. It ended up looking a little over-colorized, but I think I like the effect anyway. I definitely added some sky color, and warmed it up overall. I changed the contrast and saturation on the couple's clothing as well. This one is my official entry for the Edit Me Challenge.

On this second edit, I simply altered the levels, brightness, and contrast, and then burned in some details. After editing both ways, I'm still not sure which I like better - more color or less color (I did try knocking down the saturation of the vibrant edit, but it left something to be desired).

Comments

heather link

02/08/2012 3:15am

I love the color of the sky and the warmness. The black and white is awesome, Great Job.

Jennifer link

02/08/2012 3:32am

Lovely edit....love the color of the sky!

Amy link

02/08/2012 5:14am

Wow i loved the color one... looks like a totally different time a day! great job

Amanda

02/08/2012 5:36am

I love your edit, it reminds me of old movies! GORGEOUS!!

Erica link

02/08/2012 9:23am

I really love the color in your edit. It looks like a postcard! And I am so glad you edited out that weird green light on his jacket :) But the B&W phot is gorgeous, too. Great job!

Selena link

02/08/2012 12:43pm

Love how you made the photo have a slightly evening effect to it with the colors.
Great job.

Sarah link

02/08/2012 1:22pm

Wow! What a punch. Love what you did with the colors. You had fun and it worked!!

Pam @ Kassies Beach link

02/08/2012 1:40pm

Nice blue sky. Great edits.

Kaylene Maalste

02/08/2012 4:15pm

Like the black and white edit.