I was just recently commissioned for a campaign and shot about 1000 images to capture final image for this well known sports company. In the end, it came down to the two images above. As is usually the case, the final image is tough to choose, with lots of factors under consideration, lots of stakeholders picking their favorite. There was much debate.
I’ve posted stuff like this before and was really excited by the resulting discussion, so I figured I’d throw it out there again… WHICH IS BETTER, A or B?
Vote in the comments. Love to know ‘why’ if you care to explain your thoughts. 600 px wide versions of each image after the jump…hit [‘continue reading’ below]. After you all weigh in, I’ll tell you which one was used and why.
This is PHOTO A, below.
THIS is PHOTO B, below.
I like Photo A better. As it’s been said already, the flare really takes centre stage on Photo B and is distracting, at least to me (and several others, based on comments).
B is the better picture.
I feel that the cars in picture A gets too much attention or that was were I was looking, not at the running girl. In picture B the light draws the eye’s attention and you look closer to the focused object, the girl. Picture B really feels like a perfect summer day to run, and I guess that’s is the object with the photo.
Well, that’s just my thoughts. 🙂
I am going to have to say A due to the fact that the flare changes the entire perspective of the image. The image could be used for anything that involves someone to run. Chased by muggers or the police. Or she could just be running recreationally. Running to get help. It takes the emphasis off of the runner and makes it way too ambiguous. My two cent.
A. B is way to distracting. The general public won’t appreciate it.
Depends on what your client is going for (if they even know that lol). If you’re going to release it as is/stock , then A.. but I like B if the focus is on outdoor activity. If you go with B then crop out the cars and give it a little more contrast maybe?