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    King Edward II - but which one... if any !

    Moved away from planes to trains

    King Edward II was restored to running order in 2011 after a 20 year project. The King class of engines were the most powerful steam-locos on the Great Western Railway, and for a period, the most powerful in the country.

    At 85 years old; it looks superb; but, I can't make up my mind which of the processing options I like best, so I need your votes PLEASE!

    1. Colour original...



    2. Straight monochrome conversion to B+W...



    3. Selenium tint...



    4. Sepia tint...



    Thanks in advance...

    Cheers;

    Lee
    Last edited by EOS_User; 05-08-2014, 15:14.
    Cheers;
    Lee
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    Re: King Edward II - but which one... if any !

    Its the black and white version for me. Seems to sit nicely with the age of the train.
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      #3
      Re: King Edward II - but which one... if any !

      Colour for me as you keep the contrast of the reds and golds, these are lost in the conversions.
      Andy
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        #4
        Re: King Edward II - but which one... if any !

        Colour for me too although I do like the sepia tint

        David

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          #5
          Re: King Edward II - but which one... if any !

          Excellent - love that colour version
          James
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            #6
            Re: King Edward II - but which one... if any !

            Colour for me as well
            Alex

            EOS R5 EOS 7D Mk ii Lenses EFS 18-55mm EFS 55-250mm EF 50mm 24-105mm Sigma EX 70-200 Sigma 150-600c

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              #7
              Re: King Edward II - but which one... if any !

              Sepia for me, however if you didn't start with an excellent color image the none of the others would of worked

              Tom

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                #8
                Re: King Edward II - but which one... if any !

                Sepia for me

                Stan
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                  #9
                  Re: King Edward II - but which one... if any !

                  All have their merits and are excellent images however on this occasion the colour shot works best for me.

                  Bill.
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                    #10
                    Re: King Edward II - but which one... if any !

                    Colour just has the edge for me.

                    Paul
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                      Re: King Edward II - but which one... if any !

                      Hi guys;

                      MANY thanks for your comments...

                      I guess I'm not surprised that the colour version wins the vote; it's a highly attractive loco in this scheme, and, being nice & shiny, I think there's a natural tendency to the colour image... ...but, if the colour version wasn't there, wouldn't it (the colour) be less of a 'distraction'? Methinks that the monochrome images give a better sense of 'age' and 'detail', because the eye is less distracted by the vivid colour...

                      Jury's still out for me; still can't make up my mind; such are the downsides of the processing power we have today!!!!!

                      Cheers;

                      Lee
                      Cheers;
                      Lee
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                        Re: King Edward II - but which one... if any !

                        Originally posted by EOS_User View Post
                        Hi guys;

                        MANY thanks for your comments...

                        I guess I'm not surprised that the colour version wins the vote; it's a highly attractive loco in this scheme, and, being nice & shiny, I think there's a natural tendency to the colour image... ...but, if the colour version wasn't there, wouldn't it (the colour) be less of a 'distraction'? Methinks that the monochrome images give a better sense of 'age' and 'detail', because the eye is less distracted by the vivid colour...

                        Jury's still out for me; still can't make up my mind; such are the downsides of the processing power we have today!!!!!

                        Cheers;

                        Lee
                        You're probably right.

                        Paul
                        EOS 1Dx, - EF 24-105L f4,- Sigma 135 f1.8 Art - EF 400L IS f2.8, - Speedlite 430EXII.
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                          Re: King Edward II - but which one... if any !

                          Originally posted by EOS_User View Post
                          if the colour version wasn't there, wouldn't it (the colour) be less of a 'distraction'? Methinks that the monochrome images give a better sense of 'age' and 'detail', because the eye is less distracted by the vivid colour...

                          Jury's still out for me; still can't make up my mind; such are the downsides of the processing power we have today!!!!!

                          Cheers;

                          Lee
                          Have to agree with you Lee.
                          [ Canon 1DX ] [ 70-200 f2.8 L is II ] [ 300 f4 L is usm ] [ 50 mm f1.8 II ] [ 24-105 f4 L is ] [ Speedlite 430 ] [Yongnuo 568 ex II flash ] [ Yongnuo flash triggers ] [ Cokin P filters] [ Giottos Silk Road GYTL8384 carbon tripod ] [ Photoshop CS5 ] ... Wish list Canon EF 500 mm f/4 L IS USM.

                          Some nice gear, but not much idea ... https://www.flickr.com/photos/123175589@N03/

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                            #14
                            Re: King Edward II - but which one... if any !

                            Paul/Wayne; many thanks... still on the fence here... perhaps I should print them all and display them as a panel!

                            Cheers;

                            Lee
                            Cheers;
                            Lee
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                              #15
                              Re: King Edward II - but which one... if any !

                              Here's my vote Lee, 2,1,4,3
                              Peter

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