Editing a picture can completely change its look and mood. So Captivate Me’s blog, has a One Four Challenge to show that. Basically, take one photo and edited it four different ways over the month. This is week 2 for me.
Here is my original untouched photo of some leaves in my yard.
Here is my Week 2 edit.
For this edit, I added a layer of white to make it more dream like, or like there is more depth of field I suppose. Then I added HDR toning and played with the selective color until I liked the look. After that, I bumped up the contrast some.
If you want to see Week 1, click here. Which do you prefer so far?
Michelle Lunato Photography 
I like the overall colour toning, the contrast is a bit too strong for my tastes especially on the tips of the leaf.
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Good point. Sometimes I get a little contrast happy. I will check out a less dramatic version when I get to my computer.
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This one feels quite grungy, the leaf looks a lot more dead. A very different feel!
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I think (to answer your question) that I prefer week two. It gives a stronger impression of autumnal fading and the approach of grim winter.
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🙂 now to figure out how to edit it next…
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Yeah, I’m worried about what to do next too!
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I love leaves! Your first images is so soft and realistic and the second looks like it could be on the cover of a book. The detail of the decaying leaf is beautiful and I love the misty tone to the background too. Leaves are addicting!
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Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I totally agree with you on leaves being addicted!
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Hi Michelle, so glad to have you joining with us in this challenge 😊
Thanks for linking up!!
I really like your 2 edits so far… The first so rich and colourful, and this second, edit lovely and soft. I really like the softness, but also love colour, so dont think I could choose.
Welcome!!
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Thanks Robyn! I think I might be addicted to photographing leaves. I just took a bunch more today, lol. So I can’t choose yet either. Thank YOU for having the challenge. It is great practice with editing!
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Leaves are pretty wonderful subjects 😊 ..especially the gorgeous Autumn leaves.
Seedheads are currently my focus around here. We’re heading into summer.
Its truly a pleasure hosting – it is great to experiment and try different things…and meet others along the way.
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This version accentuates the decaying leaf, but I love the rich autumn tones of your original.
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I adore all the colors of fall. They are so wonderful.
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Nice work, I really like the darker feel, accentuating the decay of nature.
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Thanks! It does give it a different kind of pop.
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beautiful detail and depth in a dying leaf. although the original is lovely as well. I liked that you desaturated the soft background tone but darkened the leaf!
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I’m glad you liked it. The changes definitely gave it a different look for sure.
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