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’ll wager they went with B, even though I myself find the flare too distracting. Personally, I would have gone with A because while it still has a warm feeling about it, the colors aren’t too intense, and you get a better sense of setting which makes it easier to what it’s supposed to be.
I can imagine B would be difficult to make out from a car, at least compared to A.
I love me some flare! And I do like the mood it creates, but, I would prefer B if it was a little less and/or not quite a circle mid frame. For me, she’s just a little too engulfed in it . “A” is more appealing to me, still has a little flare, but I can better see what she’s wearing. I also prefer her facial expression in A. One note, because you’re making me analyze it, I do wish she had a bit more toe/foot oshowing on the bent leg, And some noted the cars as a distraction. I agree but assume that part would probably end up more faded, or cropped, or softened in final use? All in all though, both are good and make me feel like I should get off the computer, lace up my runners, and hit the pavement. Think I’ll go that now! ; )
A. More clear.
At first I was for sure “A” but then after a second look at it my eye was drawn to her bent leg which at first looked like it was cut off. This is the reason I say “B” because the flare distract my attention for her cut off leg look.
I’m going with B my take on it. A, everything is in focus my eye is everywhere and she is looking at the camera B has the flare which the eye is naturally drawn too which pulls me to her running it to me is a caught moment.. Also the flare would work well for putting advertising info right on tops of it 😛