DSS #79: Which one?

bbjones

Hi everyone -- just got back from the sierra foothills with a few that I like.

First of all: Wow, it did not take long to get addicted to Lightroom!

Anyway, here they are:
#1: "Question Authority"


#2: "Apprentice (#1)"


#3: "Apprentice (#2)"


Which should I pick?

Here's my self-critique: I like the story in all of them, but probably best in #1. However, there's too much concrete at the bottom, and I really want to crop it off. I like seeing the adult's hand on the pottery in #2, and I like the angles of the arms. I also like the green color on the wheel housing. #3 has the better angle, though, and the long exposure really smoothed the rotating clay. I wish the adult's hand were involved, rather than passive.

AndMan

#3 for me.
IMHO #2 is too centred and as you said #1 has too much concrete at the bottom.

WhatSheSaw

I agree. In #3, her hands almost look like a woman's hands instead of a girls' hands.

#2 looks a little off-kilter. I do like the story.

sapphire73

yes, definitely #3!

torrbrae

Agree with the others - #3 is the best. #1 would be good, but too much concrete (do not do much pp yet, but have found this round hard for not being able to crop!).

ic4u

Another vote for 3

travelways

I think #3 is the best, too - very nice shots

bbjones

Thanks everyone!
My wife said #3 -- as usual, I should always listen to her.

Fun challenge, but now I'm glad I have the raws also, so I can go back and make 'em how I want them!