Do you ever flip horizontally? I personally prefer #1 below as I usually like to move from left to right and this just seems to be more comfortable for me to follow the river into the...

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I personally prefer #1 below as I usually like to move from left to right and this just seems to be more comfortable for me to follow the river into the distance.

#2 is the correct orientation, though this location looks fairly similar both ways so I'm not put off by the flip.

Your input would be appreciated, and please feel free to post examples of your own to discuss the pros/cons of doing this kind of manipulation.

Many thanks.

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Linda2 Loc: Yakima Wa.

I also prefer #1 Linda. It just seems more comfortable to look at. As usual I have a hard time figuring out why. It wouldn't have any thing to do with be right or left handed would it? And who can explain that too?.🤔

Linda2 Loc: Yakima Wa.

Linda2 wrote:

I also prefer #1 Linda. It just seems more comfortable to look at. As usual I have a hard time figuring out why. It wouldn't have any thing to do with be right or left handed would it? And who can explain that too?.🤔

Beautiful shot by the way!

wayne barnett Loc: Grants Pass, Oregon

Linda, I am pretty much a purest when it comes to presenting images. The way it was in nature is how I tend to present them. On this photo it does not seem to make much difference. As you have pointed out several times, it is the photographer that should make the decision as to how the photo is presented in the final version. As long as any text in the image is presented correctly it probably does not manner.

kdogg Loc: Gallipolis Ferry WV

I like #, the river feels like it is flowing away from the mountains which is a natural conclusion as we know that water flows downhill to the sea. The second shot feel (to me) that the river is flowing uphill. Just my humble opinion. Regardless you have again produced a very fine image. Thanks for posting it.

MattPhox Loc: Rhode Island

I agree. #1 is the better shot. I'm going to have to learn how to flip. And--this is a really good shot.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Linda2 wrote:

I also prefer #1 Linda. It just seems more comfortable to look at. As usual I have a hard time figuring out why. It wouldn't have any thing to do with be right or left handed would it? And who can explain that too?.🤔

Someone made the reference recently about left- vs. right-handedness. I'm very task specific - kind of the opposite of ambidextrous

I use my left hand to hold forks and spoons when eating, and I write left-handed. But many other tasks feel more natural right-handed and a few I doubt I could even do left-handed without a lot of frustration. I find it an interesting subject to ponder, though. Thanks so much, Linda!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

wayne barnett wrote:

Linda, I am pretty much a purest when it comes to presenting images. The way it was in nature is how I tend to present them. On this photo it does not seem to make much difference. As you have pointed out several times, it is the photographer that should make the decision as to how the photo is presented in the final version. As long as any text in the image is presented correctly it probably does not manner.

Yeah the backwards writing on the wall might be a problem

Many thanks for your time, Wayne. I completely respect the purist pov. We should all follow our hearts.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

kdogg wrote:

I like #, the river feels like it is flowing away from the mountains which is a natural conclusion as we know that water flows downhill to the sea. The second shot feel (to me) that the river is flowing uphill. Just my humble opinion. Regardless you have again produced a very fine image. Thanks for posting it.

That's very interesting to hear, especially with the elements being the same (relative size of mountains to river etc). I'll have to watch for that with other photos. Many thanks for your time and interest!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

MattPhox wrote:

I agree. #1 is the better shot. I'm going to have to learn how to flip. And--this is a really good shot.

Thanks very much, Matt. The option should be under your "rotate" tab or drop-down menu. Flipping vertically can be a lot of fun with landscape reflections!

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Linda From Maine wrote:

I personally prefer #1 below as I usually like to move from left to right and this just seems to be more comfortable for me to follow the river into the distance.

#2 is the correct orientation, though this location looks fairly similar both ways so I'm not put off by the flip.

Your input would be appreciated, and please feel free to post examples of your own to discuss the pros/cons of doing this kind of manipulation.

Many thanks.

You know Linda, that is an interesting idea. Have to try it.

Thanks.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

You know Linda, that is an interesting idea. Have to try it.

Thanks.

Thanks for your visit, R! The first discussions I recall were in For Your Consideration. The difference in the feel of a composition can be quite significant.

repleo Loc: Boston

Linda From Maine wrote:

I personally prefer #1 below as I usually like to move from left to right and this just seems to be more comfortable for me to follow the river into the distance.

#2 is the correct orientation, though this location looks fairly similar both ways so I'm not put off by the flip.

Your input would be appreciated, and please feel free to post examples of your own to discuss the pros/cons of doing this kind of manipulation.

Many thanks.

Hi Linda,
Good topic and great image!
Being an Architect, I spend a lot of time reviewing sets of drawings so I tend to scan from bottom right corner up towards top left. The flow of the river in #2 seems seems to be a more 'normal' composition to me, but I actually find #1 to be more eye catching. I'm not sure if that is because #1 is 'contra' flow for me or if its because the colors seem more vibrant and contrasty in #1. Did you make any changes or adjustments to these besides the mirroring?
Makes me wonder if the way you scan across an image can effect the perception of colors?
Phil

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

repleo wrote:

Hi Linda, br Good topic. br Being an Architect, I ... (show quote)

Another fascinating point to contemplate. I truly love how these topics can develop so unexpectedly.

After the initial edits to raw file (which included a touch of glow and much more, I'm sure), there were no changes between #1 and #2 other than to rotate/flip horizontally. I'll have to keep an eye out for that perception in future too. Many thanks, Phil!

repleo Loc: Boston

Linda From Maine wrote:

Another fascinating point to contemplate. I truly love how these topics can develop so unexpectedly.

No changes between #1 and #2 other than rotate/flip horizontally. I'll have to keep an eye out for that perception in future too. Many thanks, Phil!

One problem I have with 'flipping'. I often like to try to figure out exactly where shots have been taken from by using any visual clues I can find like buildings, signs, vegetation, direction of sun etc. If the image is flipped it will really throw me for a loop!