LA Union Station: which version?

[n8]

I took some shots while waiting for our train, and as I get to know Camera Raw better, I'm finding less need for photomatix when that's the goal. Version 1 is basically just an adjusted image with the foreground being replaced, and version 2 is the photomatix version. Thoughts?

[draymorton]

Definitely #1. Really nice shot. Can you fix the highlights on the chairs, though?

Foreground replaced?

[jetrim]

Overall I like version 1 better, but I like the way version 2 shows a bit more even exposure across the ceiling. Making that adjustment in Camera raw is fairly easy though, using the adjustment brush to target specific areas. Beautiful capture!

[n8]

Good to hear it's an overall good catch. The replaced foreground was just a darker layer. The highlight on the chair is pretty blown though.

[Don Schaeffer]

I agree--#1. The people in the scene should be the subjects, not the bench.

[aprock]

I really like the first one. The colors seem more vibrant.

[daq7]

The one on the left. Shun anyone who says otherwise.

[LeeIs]

definitely number 1 for me. i like the contrast and the strength of colour there. the 2nd one looks a bit washed out.