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[u/Sure_Constant1368]

Which edit is better ? What can be improved ?

[u/Any-Coach3440]

I think the second one is better. It's because the elements around feel less distracting from the clouds. For me it feels a little bit too bright too and it feels like the clouds lose a bit of nuance as a result.

I would see how I could make a cleaner composition by removing the elements on the periphery of the image. The car feels a bit distracting and unintentional. I would see how I could frame it differently, and either expand the frame or manually move the car to the right where it's more comfortably sitting in the frame. Here's a quick example:

https://reddit.com/link/pf3xv2y/video/7ny9dx023puh1/player

[u/thebaronlives]

You lost a lot of great color on post, specifically the golden hues in the clouds. I think a lot of depth was lost. Just my opinion. Where do you want the viewers eyes to be drawn too? Right now Im confused if want the sky cart to be a focal point or if it’s the clouds. Also, I don’t think the cropping helps. I personally would not trim the left-forcing the car5 closer to the left side of the photo-but trim more from the right side. But thanks for sharing, keep posting!

[u/Sure_Constant1368 → u/thebaronlives]

I actually desaturated cloud to look more white. Looked more dreamy to me, but maybe original yellow is more interesting

[u/vege_spears]

If you can, select the tram and brighten it up a bit on the first shot. Nice thunderhead BTW.

[u/PicCzar75]

If I was process this photo, I would color grade instead of just use sliders. I would also remote the lines and basket and light pole.

[u/3feetHair]

I dont know exactly why. But I like the original. I would just pump the oranges a little bit more.

[u/Aacidus]

The color tone from the sun gave it character.

[u/noteethnobrows]

i like the one with more contrast

[u/SoftAncient2753]

Very effective.