Can you see any difference...

This was taken yesterday, with the IR camera, looking past the gate post shown yesterday. It was difficult to make the camera focus in the light conditions and the results were a little different to the usual IR photos it gives me - which can vary widely! They were all quite dark.
I had just read a comment made by Helge @helstor365 on a lovely image posted by Chris @cdcook48. He mentioned the Orton Effect. After doing some reading it sounded like it was worth a go. It apparently is used to add a soft glow to images, especially landscapes. It sounded like it might brighten the IR images.
I've tried to use this idea on one of these and produced the other....

[Beverley]

There is a difference. Well done, this is very interesting piece…

[Casablanca]

I can’t see a difference….. 🤔
Interesting thought about adding glow.

[Bill Davidson]

So atmospheric.

[Karen]

The bottom photo looks more glowy and softer somehow. The grass is not as textured, and the sky has more of that peachy light.

[Joan Robillard]

Nice

[gloria jones]

I like the bottom one's light behind the trees. Nice composition.

[Suzanne]

There is a barely discernible difference. I was intrigued so looked up the Orton Effect. I keep finding things I would like to try but never have enough time!!

I like the composition

[Susan Wakely]

Yes I can see a slight difference especially when seen on a lack background.

[Rob Z]

@ankers70 Hi Suzanne - this one did seem interesting - and you can make it as pronounced or subdued as you want. I think it will be handy for some of the IR shots. Once you've done it once it's actually really quick to do ....
Cheers Rob

[Rob Z]

@cocokinetic Hi Karen - thanks so much for your comment, it was really helpful. The steps used involved overlaying a nearly transparent, modified, brighter, blurred image onto the original. So, the result I was aiming at is pretty much exactly as you described. Thanks so much for your feedback. Cheers Rob

[Carole Sandford]

The bottom one may be slightly brighter, but I’m not totally convinced.

[Rob Z]

@casablanca Lol Casablanca - apparently you should be able to add as much "glow" as you like - even to a surreal level (which sounds fun!) But, it sounds like I didn't add enough! Oh well - next time! Cheers Rob

[Shutterbug]

I think the bottom has a bit more glow. It is subtle.

[Rob Z]

@beverley365 Thanks Beverly - it's handy to know that you could see some difference. I was only aiming for a slight difference so that's encouraging. Cheers Rob

[Rob Z]

@seattlite Thanks so much Gloria - that's so good to hear because that's what I was aiming for... Many thanks Rob

[Rob Z]

@wakelys Thanks for your reply Susan. I was only aiming for a very slight change so it's really good to receive your feedback. Cheers Rob

[Rob Z]

@carole_sandford Lol - it is only slight but that is what I was aiming for - just as an experiment. Thanks so much for your feedback! Cheers Rob

[Rob Z]

@shutterbug49 Thanks so much Debbie - that's exactly what I was trying to do!! This has been so helpful. Cheers Rob

[Babs]

I have never heard of the Orton effect and will check it out but to me the bottom picture is lighter and softer.

[Peter Dulis]

Mysterious

[Islandgirl]

Sure is a glow on the bottom photo!

[Mags]

I can see the difference. The bottom is much lighter. Both are lovely!

[Corinne C]

I see a slight difference with more light pink in the bottom photo. Great atmospheric image!

[Jane Pittenger]

Looks like sharper focus on bottom and it’s lighter

[Rick]

Cool. The bottom does seem lighter and a little sharper.

[Dorothy]

I agree the bottom one is brighter and shaper. I do prefer it.

[Diana]

They are both stunning Rob, the bottom one might have a slight preference ;-)

[Oli Lindenskov]

Great photos i like both👍😊

[Call me Joe]

❤️⭐️👌

[mittens (Marilyn)]

I really like both of them. The bottom one seems slightly clearer. I think I like the softer look of the top one a little better, though.

[Merrelyn]

There is a very subtle difference. I think the bottom one is a tad sharper and brighter.

[Fisher Family]

Lower shot is slightly brighter - though I actually like both versions of this shot!

Ian

[Helge E. Storheim]

I never thought of using the Orton effect on an IR image but it somehow seem to enhance the "dreamy" look you often get in some IR images. It looks great. I think I have to revisit the Orton effect I haven't used it in ages :-)

[carol white]

Just a slight difference between the two

[Faye Turner]

Nicely captured

[Paula Fontanini]

To me the bottom one looks slightly lighter & brighter but I think it's a toss up which is better. I actually like both!

[Margaret Brown]

The bottom picture looks lighter to me too, they are both very nice

[haskar]

I prefer the mood of the top one. It's so mysterious.

[Rob Z]

@helstor365 Hi Helge. I hadn't heard of it at all until I read your comment to Chris. It seems pretty easy to do and, as you said, did help with the outcome from the IR camera. Especially so with this lot where the light was really low. Thanks for introducing me to it! Cheers Rob

[Rob Z]

@haskar Hi Haskar - the top one was straight out of the IR camera. There wasn't a lot of light so the images were pretty dark. It was interesting to try this new (to me) idea on them. It seemed to help add a bit more colour and softness to the images. Always interesting to find a new thing to play with.... Cheers Rob

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Rob Z]

Thanks everybody for your feedback. It was really interesting to read that the slight difference was discernible to everyone and actually did what I was hoping to it would do. I think this will be a really useful idea to keep in mind for the darker IR images. And, it's easy to do! :) Thanks you all again. Cheers Rob
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[Ann H. LeFevre]

The lower one does seem to have a bit more light and contrast- and a softer glow. So I think the Orton Effect has worked in your favor.