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 choose B
The pole in A grabs my focus and keeps it. The flare in B grabs my focus and pushes me to the runner.
My vote is for photo A. I find the sun flare in photo B too distracting.
I have to vote for A. I love the shadows in B but prefer the clarity of A.
Hmm. I would love something in between A and B concerning the backlight. In A I don’t like the tree coming out of her head. But if I would have to choose I would take B and lighten her up a little ;). Cheers Andreas
A, handsdown! Flare is too distracting. not sure why the sports company is considering photo B.