JimBart Loc: Western Michigan

It all depends on what you want to accentuate however I would crop the first one a little more. In addition I would like to see both in black and white or monochrome. It may bring out an altogether different perspective. Just my .02 worth

rich1hart Loc: Chicago suburbs

I prefer #1 or even tighter for an image of the house, thus a little cropping would make it a great image. I think #2 is too close for a landscape image, too much buildings and not enough landscape.

Linda S.

I like the first house more...it is old and worn out. It has personality. The sky matches the house's look by also being dark. In the second picture, for me, there is a disconnect between the bright sunny sky and the dark and sad house. The first one is a moody photo...I leave the technical aspects to the experts!

linda lagace

I like both but I like the 2nd better. I would play with the cropping a little, maybe get rid of some on the right side and add a little to the left (if there is more on the left in the original)

linda lagace

Also i would decrease the exposure or increase the contrast on the 2nd to make it look more like the first picture

CCChuckles Loc: Michigan

The first is the best and is perfect composure as is, would not change a thing
good job...

dayranch Loc: Douglasville Georgia

I personally like the further away version because there is a defined landscape in the depth of field that has rich colors and both cabins had that reach out at you affect. You can hang that one on the wall for sure!

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digit-up Loc: Flushing, Michigan

I agree.!! .... ..RJM

rich1hart Loc: Chicago suburbs

Obviously good composition is in the eyes of the beholder.

digit-up Loc: Flushing, Michigan

Obviously, sarcasm can be espoused by any one. Suffice it to say , it’s almost never appreciated, nor is it an indicator of special insight!!!! RJm

dayranch Loc: Douglasville Georgia

Come on experts! its good imagination.

WAstinkbug Loc: Silverdale, WA, U.S.A.

I really like the second photo better... the house with a beautiful sense of place. Overall, I think the detail on the house had more punch and the colors and composition of the photo make it prettier. The position of the tree troubles my eye a little and I'm wondering if it would look better with a different aspect ratio... cropping off part of the top of the frame so the tree doesn't dominate the topline with its high head. So, basically... cropping the top portion of the photo to tone down the dominance of the tree over the dominance of the house and its roofline.

WAstinkbug Loc: Silverdale, WA, U.S.A.

This is sort of what I was talking about... but I don't know that this would be the best way. There is so much to love about that second picture. <3

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RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri

Great portrait. Did someone else take the picture or did you have another camera and used a self timer or a remote?

moonbaby

I love to be get feedback on my photos, it’s helping me be better at it.
I like the first the best.
The first catches my eye more, closer more details, well balanced, my eye is drawn to the house right away, I also would crop the left and bottom, this will create somewhat of a frame to direct your eye in a better flow through the photo. Would make it more pleasing to the eye if it were to be matted, framed and hung
The second is a little more unbalanced looks cramped, my eye kinda bounced around trying to find what exactly you wanted to capture ,I think if I wanted this for framing, matting and hanging, I would go back and reshoot from a farther distance leaving more open space on the left of the building and more space on the right side of the barn stretch it out more, stoop or set down to take the photo, this way the working field in the background wouldn’t show. I believe that will make it more of a landscape photo rather then a snapshot.
Then I could see them staggered side by side on my wall.
B/W is a preference, but it could pull everything together as a pair of photos. I personally like color.
Well any way every one has there own style and opinions and this is mine. Thanks for reading.