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Yes, it is a much more balanced image IMO.second
Great analysis! Thank you!The second image for me as well.
It's a combination of several aspects which lead me to prefer this;
- The Tree is more prominent (and also positioned on a 'third', horizontally)
- The Higher viewpoint shows the 'pattern' of rocks / grass better
- The mid-ground hills are more visible, and are in sunlight
- The cloudy sky is more interesting (compared to the block of blue at the top of the first image)
I just wish I could do the same when I'm stood looking at a scene with camera in hand...Great analysis! Thank you!
You know how it is... I don't think she believes me when I tell her how good that image is, because my opinion is not exactly independent. You nailed all the critical improvements over my image.I just wish I could do the same when I'm stood looking at a scene with camera in hand...
My next post directly below yours probably answers that question Dave.Why do you need to choose between them?
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Yes, I've often thought I took my image following the usual rules of landscape photography, which is fine so long as you stay open minded. Some of my best images shouldn't work but they do.If I was there I'd probably take both shots-the first because I felt I should and the 2nd because I wanted to. If one went on the wall it would be the 2nd
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