Just out of curiosity, and without going back to look, which image (A or B) was displayed on 6/60/09?

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Since there is no actual "real" in this case:
Which one do you feel looks more "real" as in what you'd actually see if you were standing there when it was taken? Which way would you remember it?

I thought it was A, but I can't decide on most "real." -Tom

Can't say which was originally displayed, but B looks more "real" to me. Nice shot, by the way.

Long exposure / night shots are tricky to tone, especially with fires as a light source. If you can change white balance settings, try using "tungsten" mode to take night shots. It brings out the blues, and softens the warm glows from fires, sodium lights, etc. Not everyone likes it, but I've spent countless hours shooting under moonlight, it's always worked for me.

Some examples of my tungsten shots:

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I was inspired to try it by one of my photographic heroes, who shoots tungsten slide film. With the slides, the added blue affect is quite dramatic, but with digital, it's just enough to balance everything out.

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Of course, shooting in tungsten mode doesn't eliminate the need for post-processing, but it makes toning a lot easier. In my opinion, it leaves you with more room to play around, so long as everything is properly exposed.

"B" looks more realistic to me.

A looks real...BUT I like B. What does that say about me?

different white balance settings?