Alrighty. Regardless of the fact that this A or B series (here, here, and here) has been really interesting for us, helpful, and popular with you (the last such post received over 1000 comments in 24 hours)…
This time it is of even greater interest for us. You see, we’re doing some image editing around here and we’ve stumbled into a little internal debate about which one of these two images is actually better, A or B. [You might remember these shots from the Nikon D7000 campaign…]
Hearing from you will help really help us. No qualifiers, don’t worry about our objectives, or the “assignment”. We want to know which one of these shots you like better. And please tell us in the comments below, not via twitter. Raw preference. Period. If you can add some “why”, that would be nice too. Full 600 pixel wide images after the jump. Hit ‘continue reading’ below [and btw, I’ve got a $1 gentlemen’s bet riding with Erik about which one will win, so don’t let me down!]…
After you all weigh in, I’ll tell you which one I like, which one I thought you’d like, and why.
This is image A, below:
This is image B, below:
So which photo is better? A or B?
In terms of visual hierarchy I would go with B. It also seems to be less of a posed shot. Sorta tells a story I guess. Plus black lit photos with the sun behind the subject are some of the best photos ever.
(*Back lit)
“A” has a cool look but I think “B” is the better picture
B
I really don’t find either image particularly compelling-they look like student photos- but if I have to make a choice, B seems to be the stronger composition of the two, and the model’s body gesture is slightly more interesting. She’s not just standing there in obviously artificial light with her arms just hanging at her sides, like a bored PA waiting by the camera truck for the craft services van to arrive.
B.
There is movement in B, A is static.
The focus is clearly on the woman, in A there are (too) many areas of interest.
I like the blue bus.
B and B the blue color of the car!!! WOW………. and also the balance in the picture car verso the girl!!!
Hugs Monika