An unmatched dessert

[cmr164]

Two jpg saves from the same raw image with a +2EV applied to the 2nd one. I really like the first shot but am open to anyone's comments.

ISO Speed: 200
Aperture: f4.5
Shutter: 1/90
Focal Length (mm): 28

http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/cannes02oct162_s.jpg

The next is the same raw image with +2 EV applied to the raw and a 'despeckle' (3x3) filter applied to the jpeg.

http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/cannes02oct162_2ev_sd.jpg (http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/cannes02oct162_2ev.jpg)

[pathfinder]

Two jpg saves from the same raw image with a +2EV applied to the 2nd one. I really like the first shot but am open to anyone's comments.

ISO Speed: 200
Aperture: f4.5
Shutter: 1/90
Focal Length (mm): 28

http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/cannes02oct162_s.jpg

The next is the same raw image with +2 EV applied to the raw and a 'despeckle' (3x3) filter applied to the jpeg.

http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/cannes02oct162_2ev_sd.jpg (http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/cannes02oct162_2ev.jpg) Isn't it neat how you can create numerous jpgs from the same RAW file and recombine them - There is more noise evident in the lower image but the first is too dark I think - maybe a blend somewhere in between?

After posting this I only see one picture displayed in the forum altho I could see both images in my reply box.... And SMUGMUG seems to be down right now too!