Help me decide...is one better than the other?

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Slightly different views of an old corral...I'm liking both of them, but am wondering if others see one or the other as a better view. (They've turned out a bit darker than I'd intended, so will fix that when I go back into PS.)

TIA for any thoughts you might have.


Old Corral, Version 1


a Old Corral Version 1a by hunter20ga, on Flickr

Old Corral, Version 2


a Old Corral Version 2b by hunter20ga, on Flickr
 
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I prefer the lighting in No.2 but the snow covered logs are a barrier to me.

The composition of No. 1 makes it a better overall shot with lead-in lines.

Ken
 
Number one for me, the trees look far more pleasing in the background from that angle of view.
 
Solo man said:
I like number one....
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Graham H said:
2 for me
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Nikon Ken said:
I prefer the lighting in No.2 but the snow covered logs are a barrier to me.

The composition of No. 1 makes it a better overall shot with lead-in lines.

Ken
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Thmaga said:
Number one for me, the trees look far more pleasing in the background from that angle of view.
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ChrisGilbert said:
#2 for me
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Thanks, everyone. I appreciate your input. I'm tending to agree that number 1 is the stronger composition, though I continue to personally like number 2, in part because it breaks the rules. Unfortunately, it doesn't break them compellingly, I suppose. :LOL:
 
They are both very good, however No1 just pips it on composition. (y)

Thanks for sharing, David
 
Personally I'd go for number 2, I love the snow covered logs in the foreground myself, although at the end of the day, you should go with whichever you're happiest with :)
 
mini0ne said:
i like no 1 best the angle leads my away to the distant trees :)
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Yes...that's a plus.

secondhand said:
They are both very good, however No1 just pips it on composition. (y)

Thanks for sharing, David
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I appreciate your comments, David. Thank you.

Jeff said:
2 for me, just looks more balanced.
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Well...and that's part of the reason for this thread. I sometimes yearn for more symmetry in pictures...or maybe it's just that some of my favorite photos happen to be symmetrical. :LOL:

taxi said:
Number 1 for me.
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Thanks.

Rosso86 said:
Personally I'd go for number 2, I love the snow covered logs in the foreground myself, although at the end of the day, you should go with whichever you're happiest with :)
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Thanks.

ST4 said:
No1 compositionally but with the cooler processing of two. Both are begging for some structure and contrast....
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I've been trying to cut back on contrast recently. As I've looked back over my photos this year I had gotten into a rut, really pushing up contrast on absolutely everything I was processing. Bad habit. But you're probably right on these; maybe I've gone too far the other way??? :shrug:

Mikesphotaes said:
2 was the best for me, Drake.
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Thanks, Mike.
 
#1 for me. Great detail. With #2, the FG wood is a bit 'in your face', if you know what I mean.

Both are a bit grey, which I'm sure you'll fix in post.

Cheers.
 
posiview said:
#1 for me. Great detail. With #2, the FG wood is a bit 'in your face', if you know what I mean.

Both are a bit grey, which I'm sure you'll fix in post.

Cheers.
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Thank you, Andy. I'll work on upping the contrast in post.

PD_BARBS said:
#1 for me, the composition just works better IMO.
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Thanks, Peter, for taking the time to respond.
 
The composition of number one but the lighting of number 2 would be ideal for me.
 
Number 1 for me, but I think a smidge more work to introduce some contrast might improve it even further.
 
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