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.
My preference is A , the flare in B is too shocking and distracting , however if you can mix the 2 photos together to get less distracting flare , then my choice will go to the 2 photos combined..
My vote goes to B. A is a terrific photo but B requires good understanding of the lens, camera, exposure, aperture, and shutter speed to create this particular image. Personally, I love photos with flare, intended flare of course. It adds depth and a level of imagination to the photo. A is absolutely great, but B takes the view beyond still photography. I can almost imagine her in motion…running towards me.
B is better. The pole in A split the image in an unpleasant way. The flare in B masks the pole and split the image in a more dynamic way which also challenge my imagination.
A.
B has too much flare for my personal taste.
A for me. Nice smile and everything just fits in.
B has too much flare. She looked like she just ran thru a portal. Unless that’s what the agency was looking for.