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.
The flare in b is simply too distracting, but it would be helpful to know what you were going for in these shots.
For the 600 pixel size, I think A works better. Like many others, I find the flare in B distracting.
HOWEVER, when the photos are a smaller size (top of the post), I find B better. The details in A are distracting with the smaller size and the flare in B actually helps draw the eye to the runner.
So I guess my vote is, it depends on what size the photos will be presented, and of course what the client’s campaign message is intended to be.
A. What a nice smile she has. No smile in B, maybe because of the nuclear bomb and all…
A!
too much light in B.
A does it all for me.