Approaching a New Friend: I couldn't decide, so here are both. I slightly favor the second one, but still feel that her family adds a little "something" to the photo.

Voss

I couldn't decide, so here are both. I slightly favor the second one, but still feel that her family adds a little "something" to the photo.

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JeffL Loc: New Jersey

Voss wrote:

I couldn't decide, so here are both. I slightly favor the second one, but still feel that her family adds a little "something" to the photo.

I also favor the first one. It provides context. It tells a story of a child moving off from a family outing to make a new friend. Better context.

Voss

JeffL wrote:

I also favor the first one. It provides context. It tells a story of a child moving off from a family outing to make a new friend. Better context.

A good way to look at it.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

I believe I prefer the second one because it shows a more intimate reaction by the girl.
They’re both nice, though.

Stephan G

Voss wrote:

I couldn't decide, so here are both. I slightly favor the second one, but still feel that her family adds a little "something" to the photo.

Two separate staging of stories. They are equal in telling two distinct stories.

Often several levels co-exist when looking at any scene. Hence the capability of telling several stories within one view.

Two great shots.

AZNikon Loc: Mesa, AZ

JeffL wrote:

I also favor the first one. It provides context. It tells a story of a child moving off from a family outing to make a new friend. Better context.

Voss

jaymatt wrote:

I believe I prefer the second one because it shows a more intimate reaction by the girl.
They’re both nice, though.

Thanks, jaymatt.

Voss

Stephan G wrote:

Two separate staging of stories. They are equal in telling two distinct stories.

Often several levels co-exist when looking at any scene. Hence the capability of telling several stories within one view.

Two great shots.

Thanks, Stephan.

Voss

AZNikon wrote:

Thanks, AZNikon.

arathorn357 Loc: Sydney, Australia

Hi Jeffl - always a difficult question - both have interest and a story.
One solution I am experimenting with is using a photo display frame (actually an old iPad) to display consecutive interesting shots on slideshow / rotation - put the iPad on a wall in a high traffic area of the house and have found people like seeing different views of the same scene.
So my solution - display both, and let your viewers share both and make up their own mind.
take care - Andrew

JeffL Loc: New Jersey

arathorn357 wrote:

Hi Jeffl - always a difficult question - both have interest and a story.
One solution I am experimenting with is using a photo display frame (actually an old iPad) to display consecutive interesting shots on slideshow / rotation - put the iPad on a wall in a high traffic area of the house and have found people like seeing different views of the same scene.
So my solution - display both, and let your viewers share both and make up their own mind.
take care - Andrew

Good answer!

jpgto Loc: North East Tennessee

Really liking the second one.....displays her interest in meeting a new friend and
freedom, confidence of the interaction

Voss

jpgto wrote:

Really liking the second one.....displays her interest in meeting a new friend and
freedom, confidence of the interaction

Thanks, Jeff. Guess there's something to be said for each one.

truckster Loc: Tampa Bay Area

My vote is for the second one ...

Voss

truckster wrote:

My vote is for the second one ...

A little support there. Thanks, T.