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.
A, without question. If given the choice of A: staring at a Hottie Mc Hotterson, or B: Staring into the Sun (or flare), I’m gonna choose Hottie Mc Hotterson every time…
I choose B. Even tho it look distracting, but when look for second time it really have the special in it. I guess by feel I will choose B. But by pretty photo, A is prettier…
I like B, the sun brings focus to the girl running. Who needs bokeh with cool sun flare!
B all the way !!! nice one
A is technically ‘better’. However, the dramatic flare in B will grab lots of attention.. Furthermore, the flare decreases the amount of detail in the image and draws attention away from the pole (which is kinda distracting) and out to the sides (where the runner is); making the image, I believe, unique and therefore more memorable than the competition- which is great for a company’s exposure.
Big respect for your work, man.