Oh crop... little help, please...
Apr 21, 2020 15:08:03 #
Apr 21, 2020 15:28:42 #
tommystrat wrote:
Looking for some input from my fellow Hoggers. These are the same image, processed identically, and the only difference is the cropping. (Well, I did move the truck a bit to accommodate the crop, but...) I personally like certain aspects of both, but would like to hear from some other perspectives. View in Download, as usual! Thanks! 
I definitely prefer the first one. The first one is a scene, it has depth and the light source and rays explain the nice shadows. Very nice shot.
The second one is just a barn, no need to look or think any further. It doesn't hold any interest unless you are really into barns.
Apr 21, 2020 15:31:18 #
repleo wrote:
I definitely prefer the first one. The first one is a scene, it has depth and the light source and rays explain the nice shadows. Very nice shot.
The second one is just a barn, no need to look or think any further. It doesn't hold any interest unless you are really into barns.
The second one is just a barn, no need to look or think any further. It doesn't hold any interest unless you are really into barns.
Apr 21, 2020 15:32:55 #
The second image would have been better if it were shot at a different, lower angle and closer in...
Apr 21, 2020 15:51:24 #
Longshadow wrote:
I like both, but if I had to pick one I'd go with number one because of the feeling of vastness and the sunbeam shadows. To me the sun and shadows add a lot. The grass gives it depth.
This is my thought, also. I think the scene should be of the whole area, not focused on the barn.
bbrowner wrote:
I took the liberty, if you don't mind, of playing with the crop... and then some dodging & burning and ended up with this.
Though looking at my export... I'd cut down the saturation a little bit more.
Barry.
Though looking at my export... I'd cut down the saturation a little bit more.
Barry.
Barry, your adjustment just doesn't look quite natural to me, reduced saturation would be my preference.
Apr 21, 2020 15:52:05 #
Paul Diamond
Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
Glad you went back and did 2 variations of #1. My vote was #1 with a crop that includes some of that beautiful foreground grass to give the picture depth. Glad you went back and saw other options, too. The second picture is more like a real estate 'farm for sale' record shot. It lacks the life, the depth and and the invitation to explore the image.
Apr 21, 2020 20:13:12 #
Longshadow wrote:
I like both, but if I had to pick one I'd go with number one because of the feeling of vastness and the sunbeam shadows. To me the sun and shadows add a lot. The grass gives it depth.
(If the intent is the barn, then number two.)
(If the intent is the barn, then number two.)
Apr 21, 2020 20:26:03 #
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
Barry, your adjustment just doesn't look quite natural to me, reduced saturation would be my preference.
Absolutely right. I’m completely against over saturation. And what I posted was just that. Always good to look at your work later. Barry
Apr 22, 2020 06:18:41 #
domcomm
Loc: Denver, CO
To me, the 2nd one is cropped too tight. It loses the depth of the first one. Try going about half way between the two, and see what you get.
Apr 22, 2020 06:23:28 #
Apr 22, 2020 06:54:25 #
Apr 22, 2020 07:28:46 #
ggab
Loc: ?
Longshadow wrote:
I like both, but if I had to pick one I'd go with number one because of the feeling of vastness and the sunbeam shadows. To me the sun and shadows add a lot. The grass gives it depth.
(If the intent is the barn, then number two.)
(If the intent is the barn, then number two.)
I agree. The sunbeam shadows drew my eyes as well as the cloud formation.
However if the subject of the picture was the barn, then #2.
Apr 22, 2020 07:35:02 #
It depends. If you want a photo of the scene, the first one fits; if you want a photo of the barn, then it’s the second one. I like them both for each reason. Personally, I’d choose the first one because it’s more like the shots I like to take whenever space permits. Including surroundings gives a more complete story,
I think.
I think.
Apr 22, 2020 07:37:52 #
I think they are both good. Which one is preferred depends on what you want to feature... is it the pastoral scene? Or, the barn and immediate surroundings? Same photo, different crop for different areas of interest.
Apr 22, 2020 07:51:49 #
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