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. I like some flair too but B is just too much. I think the pole dead in the middle of the frame is distracting in both.
I’ve got choose B its perfect if you need to put logo and or slogan. For example: if you put the words “destination: reach goal” or “towards the bright path”. However if you use it as double page advert with slogan “burn gas or burn fat” A is the perfect image.
couple of toss up reasons. regarding photo comparisons:
* athlete’s expression is better in B photo because she is looking onward instead of smiling down at camera angle.
* hands down though… for my taste, there is WAY too much opposing sun glare in photo B. that garish huge sunspot looks to be the focus of the image. I see nothing else. So, do not like B.
In the end, A wins for me.
I prefer Photo A because I can clearly see the person running. In the other photo, the glare becomes the subject. To be fair, either photo could work given the requirements of Victory.
A gets my vote because of clarity. B definitely has a bit too much flare and like others have said, it ‘s too distracting. thanks for posting this and great job on both photos !