Back in January of 2010, it was a white, white world. The bottom photo is straight out of the camera, with nothing at all done to it. Neither has been converted to B&W.
I think your subtle adjustments to brightness and contrast (and perhaps sharpness, tho this might just be the contrast) have lead to an improved image.
I like the first one better cause you can see the trees clearer with all that white wintery snow. But the second one looks like a foggy day, which I love. We have had a few foggy days here as well.
Brrrrrr! Looks so cold.
ReplyDeleteWow, these are stunning! They look like high priced Japanese art blocks. What a coincidence that the comment above mine has Japan in the title!!
ReplyDeleteI like the second one because it's softer. But they both impress us with the cold.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful simplicity. I always admire the way that snow transforms the landscape.
ReplyDeleteThere's a case to be made for each--- I think the additional clarity adds interest to the "bones" of the trees.
ReplyDeletehello,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous scenes and photos. I love the view of the trees! Have a happy day and a great new week ahead!
I like the top better.
ReplyDeleteI liked the first one best. your world is a living Ansel Adams look right now.. stay safe, be careful on the porch..
ReplyDeleteI love the second one more...lovely, moody and enchanting image.....
ReplyDeleteDevi :))
Both are so elegant and artistic
ReplyDeleteI'll go for the first one.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing nature's black and white photos.
ReplyDeleteI like the first one best.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos.
It sure look cold. It's snowing here right now.
ReplyDeleteI think your subtle adjustments to brightness and contrast (and perhaps sharpness, tho this might just be the contrast) have lead to an improved image.
ReplyDeleteI like it right from the camera. I would love to have a snowy day like this.
ReplyDeleteI always like pictures like this. The snow and the cloudy sky makes it like a really different place. I really like the line of trees.
ReplyDeleteI like both photos, but my eye is drawn to the first.
ReplyDeleteI like the first one better cause you can see the trees clearer with all that white wintery snow. But the second one looks like a foggy day, which I love. We have had a few foggy days here as well.
ReplyDelete~Sheri