Ok, so maybe the title was too dramatic. But seriously, I need help choosing between 3 pictures.
Here's the one I'm using for now:
But then I've got these 2 on flickr, and I can't decide which of the 3 I like better
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17207222@N02/5760159769/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17207222@N02/5760157613/in/photostream/
I think I'm starting to like the first one on flickr (not the one on here) but I would like opinions from you fine folks!
Hi Sarah. I like the one posted here best. I'll also tell you why :-)
The one here is bright and contrasty, which makes me think there is quite a bit of sun. This goes together nicely with the sharp shadows and it just seems 'right'. Technically it might be too contrasty as the whites are a bit blown out, but it works for this photo I think.
The first on flickr is very nice as well, on a waterdrop photo it would be an amazing crown, but the contrast is a bit subdued making the photo pop less compared to the one posted here in the forum.
The third has interesting colors, but it is loosing out for me because I cannot see where all that water is coming from, whereas in the other two photos the reflections clearly show and mark the puddle of water, which adds an important element to the story the photo is portraying.
These are just my personal views of course, but I hope you found seeing my train of thought useful.
I see why you are torn here. I like different aspects of all three
1 I like the crop- but it is a bit to white areas of the water are a little to blown out for my taste
2 I like the bright colors, and very clear water crown- not loving the wider crop on this one thought
3 like the different angle- but I agree with @raymond that it isn't clear where the water is coming from
So I guess if I had to pick one I'd go with the one you already have posted :D And I definitely suggest reading the thread that @shadesofgrey mentioned- it is very informative.
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I am off to flickr to look and decide!
The one here is bright and contrasty, which makes me think there is quite a bit of sun. This goes together nicely with the sharp shadows and it just seems 'right'. Technically it might be too contrasty as the whites are a bit blown out, but it works for this photo I think.
The first on flickr is very nice as well, on a waterdrop photo it would be an amazing crown, but the contrast is a bit subdued making the photo pop less compared to the one posted here in the forum.
The third has interesting colors, but it is loosing out for me because I cannot see where all that water is coming from, whereas in the other two photos the reflections clearly show and mark the puddle of water, which adds an important element to the story the photo is portraying.
These are just my personal views of course, but I hope you found seeing my train of thought useful.
1 I like the crop- but it is a bit to white areas of the water are a little to blown out for my taste
2 I like the bright colors, and very clear water crown- not loving the wider crop on this one thought
3 like the different angle- but I agree with @raymond that it isn't clear where the water is coming from
So I guess if I had to pick one I'd go with the one you already have posted :D And I definitely suggest reading the thread that @shadesofgrey mentioned- it is very informative.