Hmmm, #1 has wonderful shadows but not too keen on the floating feel.
#2, Elegant indeed. A little better separation would be idea.
Cheers.
Hi, agree with Andy above the 1st one looks cut out if you know what I mean nothing to ground it
the second on both horse and rider very elegant indeed though again BG little distracting, but it fits the theme perfectly
Hi Darren,
both shots are well on theme.
The first shot's very good, I agree with the distractions in the second shot, so it's #1 for me
Number 2 for me Darren, deffo elegant.
Phil
Hi Darren
The first shot looks like the statue is floating due to the lack of grounding shadow, a well lit shot though... so the second one for me, good choice for the theme despite the background
Hi Darren .......I do really like the bronze horse but he does look a bit floaty, I wonder if you put a simple frame around it it would give it more definition on the page. That's a fabulous white background, I've been trying that this week without much success, yours looks great.
#1 for me because of the (already mentioned) busy bg in #2.
I feel it needs grounding because it is mounted on a base. If it wasn't then the all white background may work better
No 2 rings more elegant than No1 but that's just my opinion ;-)
Elegant - 1 for me as well as the bg In the second image is distracting.
Hi Darren,
I think that Number 1 is a far better photography than number 2 for reasons that have already been amply covered. Background far too busy etc. Number 1 is a good image and I am not put off by the white background at all. However, elegant is not the word that comes to mid. Powerful would be a better fit. Still you can't have everything! Good work
Nothing wrong with the first pic for me
I wanted to do your second shot as my elegant but I have no idea or the time to find a horse and rider in February
Hmmm, #1 has wonderful shadows but not too keen on the floating feel.
#2, Elegant indeed. A little better separation would be idea.
Cheers.
Very good!
Almost had to stand on my head to make sure it was what I thought it was
Fits the theme very well.
nice idea but lacks a little focal point for me
Watery - I have to agree with the above.
That first one made my eyes go funny Darren
I can see what you were trying to do with it,
but as above its shame there wasn't a boat or loch ness monster or something in there as a focal point.
Nice image non the less though
Good image Darren but agree with general assessment that it lacks that critical focal point. However extra points for getting outside in the fresh air!
nice shot Darren. I think I prefer the second, the first was a bit confusing. I's a shame about the lack of a focal point, but
well done on venturing outside
HI Darren
Watery.....really sorry but the upside down image doesn't work for me at all , at 1st I thought you'd applied some sort of PS effect .
The original version however, I think has potential ,as a Reflections shot which I'm quite partial to , no real focus point but just a beautiful view........I've been cheeky &, as you have YES for edit photo's , done a quick & dirty edit....possibly a bit ott but working with a low res jpeg is always tricky....I'll take it down if you'd prefer
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Watery reflection; I prefer the second shot but I find the buoys and the other object just a bit distracting otherwise a very nice shot.
Nice thinking. I prefer the sooc, though. I particularly drawn to the trees on the shore near the centre.
Cheers.
Cheers Andy... TBH so do I...
Like me, this challenge is getting you out and about and deciding not to do an indoor shot. And yes, overthinking it can mess it up a bit. This is my longwinded way of saying I also prefer the SOOC shot as I got a crick in my neck trying to figure out which way up it was.
Liking the 3rd edit Of watery, lovely colours and feels so cold!