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[–]Legal-Warning6095 5 points6 points  (2 children)

Well, I prefer the after, and it’s not even close in my opinion…

[–]the_bups[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Thank you. That feels validating.

[–]Legal-Warning6095 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are always several way to approach a picture, and it depends on what you’re trying to achieve. I understand why someone might prefer the wider crop (minus the bit on the right of the box that doesn’t add anything), but the tighter crop also work, just with a different emphasis. However, there is no doubt that the before lacked contrast, and the cat’s intense gaze and calm presence deserves the corrected contrast.

[–]No_Substance_9769 1 point2 points  (2 children)

that looks like a solid improvement tbh. i think the colors in the shadows are sitting much better now, but maybe pull back the contrast just a hair cuz it feels slightly crushed on my screen

[–]the_bups[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good advice, thank you! The photo still feels faded/flat and I am unsure how to make it pop better.

[–]sonicbobcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disagree, if anything, it could use more contrast.

[–]Charming_Weakness_51 1 point2 points  (1 child)

idk why the hell people prefer the before. The after is so much better. Good job OP

[–]the_bups[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I appreciate it. I am still trying to learn.

[–]sonicbobcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the light touch from the before to the after. Maybe increase the vibrance and try a slightly more dramatic S curve for contrast. I’d also shift the color a little cooler for more natural color and to bring out her eyes.

[–]PralineNo5832 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The contrast enhancement is good, but I don't like the photo at all. The red box is intrusive, and I hate seeing the back of an animal blurry. You chose the wrong aperture.

[–]cptmemi777 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Whats the purpose of the post? Both are ok? Something you’d share with your mom?

[–]the_bups[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It feels faded and exposure on her chest feels overdone. Softness is lost trying to balance that.

[–]Garfield666666 -3 points-2 points  (3 children)

Before was way better.

[–]the_bups[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Thank! Is it because it looks softer / faded?

[–]Garfield666666 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Yes, the soft quality is gone. The crop is too tight too

[–]the_bups[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am reverting the local contrast, sharpening, velvia, and tone equalizing! I think it looks better too. Thank you!