A Lady's Boudoir

[NannyFerret]

Another from Warwick Castle.
I'm not sure which one of these shots of the life size models that I like.
The natural light one seems more natural, but the flash lit one shows more detail.

What do you think?

 

 

 

[bugmeister]

I'm also in two minds about these, as you say the flash does show more detail especially in the dresses and the background is made even darker. It's also given a much more colourful appearance (more saturation?).

On the other hand I think I prefer the natural light one, simply because it's more natural, and maybe a boost in saturation would give it the extra bit of warmth that seems to be lacking.

 

Both good shots, but my preference would be a slightly tweaked #1

[ChrisLumix]

They're incredibly lifelike! But even more so in the first shot, which has more atmosphere IMO.

[NannyFerret]

Thanks, Bugs and Chris.

I think I will try just a little more saturation on the first shot, as Bugs suggested, as that is the one that I personally like because it doesn't look so artificial.

 

Bugs, there were more that were so lifelike that they made me jump when I turned round and came face to face with them.   

I would definitely like another visit after seeing many more things to shoot.

[NannyFerret]

Here is edit 3.
I added more saturation and a little more contrast to the ambient lit scene so it shows a bit more detail without losing the warm lighting.

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[pauln]

First image for me, you could always lift the shadows a touch and darken the BG with an adjustment brush if you really wanted

[kev7d]

My preference is for the natural light image. I find the head wear on the kneeling character to be a bit bright in the second shot.

[NannyFerret]

Thanks, Paul and Kev.
It's nice to be able to ask other opinions as my hubby always says that they look good, even when I know they don't. lol