Which one is nicer?

[luenny]

Hi all,
Try out my new lens again but cannot decide which of these 2 is better.

1.


2.


I like #1 for the contrast but #2 looks more real to me. What do you think?

[Simon]

#2 looks better, more detail lighter background. However, distraction comes from the diagonal stem which draw the attention of the viewer, so both photo can't do.

[luenny]

Hi Simon,
Yeah, I know the diagonal stem causes distraction. Would have looked for a better subject if I wasn't rushing to go to work. Anyway, this is just to test my camera WB offset on the Tamron 180.

Color wise, what do you think? Is it too warm?

[wynx]

Hi Simon,
Yeah, I know the diagonal stem causes distraction. Would have looked for a better subject if I wasn't rushing to go to work. Anyway, this is just to test my camera WB offset on the Tamron 180.

Color wise, what do you think? Is it too warm?

Ermh, Luenny...the pics looks quite strange to me. It is like the spider was oversharpened by alot. Why is that? Or is it my monitor?

[luenny]

Oversharpen? Really? Looks ok on my side? I just apply USM using 0.3 pixel radius on around 80-90%. What about others? Does it look oversharpen to you?

[trident]

Luenny,
Looks ok on my monitor too.
I like the 2nd picture better. Nicer background.
And these 2 not as warm as your previous post

[doubleace]

If dont look at the diagonal bamboo.. I'll choose #2 look more natural as compare to #1 much darker. Just my opinion still learning...

[luenny]

Hi guys,
Thanks for the response. I think color wise, it's better already since I've added compensation. Seems like everybody picks #2. I personally prefer #1.

[mad_tunas]

I prefer #2, but you are right, #1 have richer colour and contrast