I always get the best advice here! I continue to learn and experiment with photography. I had a few minutes between jobs to shoot this tree inside our gated community. I am undecided...

Rob47 Loc: Naples, FL

I continue to learn and experiment with photography. I had a few minutes between jobs to shoot this tree inside our gated community. I am undecided as to which I prefer and can use some expert advice as to what could make either one of them better. Best seen in download. This forum has definitely helped me over the last few years. Thanks for looking!!

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rplain1 Loc: Dayton, Oh.

I like the first one best but I would like it better if it had the fountain as the second one does.

cyclespeed Loc: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Does the shots being inside your gated community constitute important information for those assessing the preferred image?

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Rob, definitely the first. The rays of light in the sky, the overall tonality, and the composition really make the scene. The second one is a bit "fakey" with the lights on the tree. Additionally, the sky is rather dull in that one, as well.
--Bob

Rob47 wrote:

I continue to learn and experiment with photography. I had a few minutes between jobs to shoot this tree inside our gated community. I am undecided as to which I prefer and can use some expert advice as to what could make either one of them better. Best seen in download. This forum has definitely helped me over the last few years. Thanks for looking!!

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

First one Rob, as rplain1 said, wish that fountain was in the picture as well.

Rob47 Loc: Naples, FL

Thanks and I agree! Maybe before the season is over I'll get another chance! Thanks!

rplain1 wrote:

I like the first one best but I would like it better if it had the fountain as the second one does.

Rob47 Loc: Naples, FL

No it doesn't and wasn't meant to mean anything other than where I was standing. Thanks for checking it out and have a great Christmas!

cyclespeed wrote:

Does the shots being inside your gated community constitute important information for those assessing the preferred image?

Rob47 Loc: Naples, FL

Thanks Bob. I too love the rays of sun. Because I was standing in the street there were cars going by and had to wait for headlights to disappear. I should have noticed the missing fountain. It's within walking distance so maybe I'll get a chance to "practice" again.

rmalarz wrote:

Rob, definitely the first. The rays of light in the sky, the overall tonality, and the composition really make the scene. The second one is a bit "fakey" with the lights on the tree. Additionally, the sky is rather dull in that one, as well.
--Bob

Doddy Loc: Barnard Castle-England

The first one is outstanding Rob..well done.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I like the first one the best.
The sun's rays and all else basically silhouetted.

tbell7D Loc: Houston

For me, it's no contest: the first one. In #1 I like the beautiful color of the sky and clouds, as well as the rays of sunlight. Just an overall very pleasing image.

Rob47 Loc: Naples, FL

Thanks for checking them out and appreciate your comment.

Doddy wrote:

The first one is outstanding Rob..well done.

Rob47 Loc: Naples, FL

Thanks. I too like that one a lot. Just disappointed I did t get the fountain in. I'll keep working at it.

tbell7D wrote:

For me, it's no contest: the first one. In #1 I like the beautiful color of the sky and clouds, as well as the rays of sunlight. Just an overall very pleasing image.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

No question for me--number one all the way.

angler Loc: StHelens England

The first one for me as well Rob.Beautiful shot.