Pigeons; Venice 1

2 takes on the same neg using the same paper with different exposures and lith developer dilutions.

Which do you prefer?
Location
Venice
Equipment Used
Holga
Exposure
Si!
Film & Developer
rollei retro diafine
Paper & Developer
Varycon Arista lith
I much prefer this one. The other version is too light. This one has nice chunky grain. Also because the sky is darker it has more feeling of depth. The sky in the other print seems universally light, whereas the dark edges in this sky make the central lighter area stand out by contrast. So this sky ends up feeling brighter, while in fact being a bit darker.
Overall this one feels gutsy & the other feels a bit anemic.
Also I observe the other print is cropped at the sides while this one has a bit more space at the edges, which I like as it gives me more context for the subject.
Lovely photo too, keep it up.
 
I think this one has better mood and suits the matter of 'waiting' better. (I imagine the pigeons are 'waiting' for something good to come along).
Truly stunning. You are one of the lith meisters here for sure.
- Thomas
 
I like this one best, Vic. Like the others have said, it has more mood and atmosphere.
 
Beautiful. The extra space on this one is perfect, and along with the heavier treatment.... great work!

Ciaran
 

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