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.
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photo B looks better to me because the light makes her look empowering
It really depends on the usage.
If I could only choose one I would choose A over B. But otherwise I would make a composite.
Both are solid images, interesting composition. I have no issue with the lens flare- I always ask myself, does it add anything to the image? in this instance I would say it doesn’t add anything on top of A. In A there is already a hint of lens flare, the colours are rich and warm in both instilling the same sense of time, weather, and mood. The only advantage of the lens flare is it ‘softens’ the distraction that is the white telegraph/power pole.
However, A wins because of this one thing for me:
it’s more engaging. The expression on the runner’s face, her gate all come together.
Again it really depends on the brief and how/where this image would be used.
Image B would be great if it’s designed to set the mood… with accompanying copy.
Have we got a response as to which was chosen yet?
A – looks clean, might crop a bit closer
It’s B for me. the post and cars all distract from the runner. But here eyes and expression are immediate with the flair obscuring and focusing the viewer on her, her energy and life. Too esoteric? sorry but I see it that way.