Composition question: Which do you like better? I know the focus isn't perfect (hand held and I vibrate like an energy bunny) but I'd like feedback on what you think of the...

Diocletian

Which do you like better? I know the focus isn't perfect (hand held and I vibrate like an energy bunny) but I'd like feedback on what you think of the composition. This is an exercise in color.

Thanks!

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rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

My vote is for the first one.
--Bob

Diocletian wrote:

Which do you like better? I know the focus isn't perfect (hand held and I vibrate like an energy bunny) but I'd like feedback on what you think of the composition. This is an exercise in color.

Thanks!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

The first.

marquith Loc: Colorado

I like the first one, better balance.

Mesa

First one!

adamsg Loc: Chubbuck, ID

I like the uncrossed shot much better because it shows context. It helps me understand the subject and is of greater interest. The mass of red will catch the eye in any case and uncropped it tells more of the about the place where you found this nice shot.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

adamsg wrote:

I like the uncrossed shot much better because it shows context. It helps me understand the subject and is of greater interest. The mass of red will catch the eye in any case and uncropped it tells more of the about the place where you found this nice shot.

Curious, what is "uncrossed"?

adamsg Loc: Chubbuck, ID

"Uncrossed" is a dumb typo or something Orwellian in my computer. I meant uncropped, but spell check on my computer seems to not like that word, as I just discovered:).

larduggan Loc: Burlington, VT

I was tempted to crop the first one even a little more, so I did....the dark area on the right didn't seem to be adding much for me.
I also darkened up the lower right hand corner a little.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

larduggan nailed the composition IMO, and the reason for the trim. Now, there's a better flow from lower right to upper left. This is a study of light and shadow as much as color - terrific!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

adamsg wrote:

"Uncrossed" is a dumb typo or something Orwellian in my computer. I meant uncropped, but spell check on my computer seems to not like that word, as I just discovered:).

I know what that's look!

Diocletian

rmalarz wrote:

My vote is for the first one.
--Bob

thanks for your input Bob

Diocletian

Longshadow wrote:

The first.

Thanks for your input Longshadow!

Diocletian

Mesa wrote:

First one!

Thanks Mesa!

Diocletian

adamsg wrote:

I like the uncrossed shot much better because it shows context. It helps me understand the subject and is of greater interest. The mass of red will catch the eye in any case and uncropped it tells more of the about the place where you found this nice shot.

Thanks for your explanation adamsg.