Snow in May

[JimFox]

Usually one doesn't associate the month of May with snow, but in Colorado last year the snow just seemed like it would never ever stop. This is just off the I-70, East of the Eisenhower Tunnel. The scenery was looking so cool with the snow falling, finally at one spot an Exit and a Frontage road presented itself along with a small pond. So I got off, went down the frontage road a bit and shot this. It was a bit hard trying to shield the camera lens as the snow was being driven by a pretty good wind. But I think I succeeded.

Both of the shots were processed totally the same except for #2 which as a DeHaze adjust of 30 in ACR. #1 is pretty straight out of the camera. So I am curious which one everyone prefers. I kind of like the limited visibility of the original, but then I know we can sure love some contrast which the DeHaze brought on.

All comments are welcome,

Jim

#1 - No Editing

#2 - Only DeHaze added

 

[AlanLichty]

I like the added shadow detail in the second image. The first one better depicts the limited visibility of the moment but the second one makes a more viewable image.

 

[Jim Dockery]

As usual Alan already said what I think.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Another agreement with Alan.

 

[JimFox]

I like the added shadow detail in the second image. The first one better depicts the limited visibility of the moment but the second one makes a more viewable image.

Thanks Alan! For some reason this was one of those moments where it felt like pushing the photo that much seemed odd, but I guess that’s why I did it because it did feel more pleasing visually.

 

[Bart Carrig]

My first thought was # 1, but after several returns, I guess I'm with # 2 as well. I really like the scene.

Bart

 

[JimFox]

My first thought was # 1, but after several returns, I guess I'm with # 2 as well. I really like the scene.

Bart

Thanks Bart! I lean to #2 also, but then I like #1... crazy...

 

[Douglas Sherman]

I like them both probably because I just like snow images, Jim.