Please Help Me Choose

KhaosKhaos Registered Users Posts: 2,435 Major grins
edited July 4, 2006 in Landscapes
I will be entering my work in the local fair here in Canfield, Ohio, and I need some assistance in picking a piece to enter in the "Picteresque" category which is set to cover "broad view of a landscape, waterscape, cityscape."

The work is to be matted and framed with glass or plexiglass.

They did not give judging criteria.

I've given my comments on what I think, but it's my work and personal, so I need someone else to see the forest through the trees for me. Any comments in addition to voting would be appreciated also.

Thank you for taking the time to help.
#1
I like this shot. It's pretty with great color saturation and clouds reflecting beautifully in the water that also function as leading lines, but I also see it as a "right place, right time, get the exposure right," kind of shot. Maybe I'm wrong?

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#2
A planned shot. The bench angle, leaves on the bench, color, everything. I like the comp, but it tends to have a little too much dead space for me now?

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#3
Here's a great forest through the trees issue!:D I'm really hung up on this shot because I got what I planned and saw in my head even before getting to this area to shoot it. I wanted depth, shadows, and a bright sun focal point that doesn't really act as a focal point but it's light is what draws attention to everything else. Maybe I'm not seeing flaws or weaknesses compared to the other photos?

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#4
Another personal favorite. However I'm biased towards playing with extreme light and the outcome. I took many shots to get to this one. I wanted the greens, blues, and the saturation with a bright light just hidden with no harsh shadows.

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Choose which to Enter 20 votes

Enter #1
50% 10 votes
Enter #2
25% 5 votes
Enter #3
20% 4 votes
Enter #4
5% 1 vote

Comments

  • BenA2BenA2 Registered Users Posts: 364 Major grins
    edited July 4, 2006
    Honestly, I like #4 the best--as in, had I taken these shots, this is the one I'd be most prowd of because of the technical hurdles you have to overcome to make it work out. Plus, I love the comp.

    But, I actually voted for #2. To me, it's the best "framer" and the one that I think would have the broadest appeal to judges who do not disclose thier judging criteria.

    Good luck!
    Ben

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  • DixieDixie Registered Users Posts: 1,497 Major grins
    edited July 4, 2006
    I go for #1. However, I would try to bring out the darker trees and reflection a little more on the righthand side.
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  • THE TOUCHTHE TOUCH Registered Users Posts: 535 Major grins
    edited July 4, 2006
    Ugh...are you kidding!? I have to pick one!?

    I think they're all awesome pics - #2 and #3 being my favorite. But, your description says "BROAD VIEW of....". IMO, the only broad view shots are #1, and #3 - #2 is right on the line but the focus IS on the bench.

    So, I vote for #3!clap.gif

    Great job on these!!!
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  • MalteMalte Registered Users Posts: 1,181 Major grins
    edited July 4, 2006
    I like number four the best for the accomplishment it is, number one is the prettiest and I voted for you to enter number three. I stopped at it the longest and it made me think. I think jurors like that. I could be way off, maybe they like the prettiest photo. ne_nau.gif

    Malte
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited July 4, 2006
    #1 does it for me.
    Harry
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  • ultravoxultravox Registered Users Posts: 776 Major grins
    edited July 4, 2006
    #1 is for me too (grades of red+blue, water+sky+reflection)
    what can be wrong...
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    p.s. obviously all are great....
    Cristian.
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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,962 moderator
    edited July 4, 2006
    Tough choice, but I voted for #2. I love #1 as well, but #2 seems a bit more original. Great work. clap.gif Good luck.

    Regards,
    My Pics
  • Pam7Pam7 Registered Users Posts: 16 Big grins
    edited July 4, 2006
    They are all wonderful. clap.gif

    I vote for #1. I think it fits the category of "broad view" where as the others do not. There might be "a nasty speck of sensor dust" on the water in the foreground -in about the bottom 1/8 and just right of center.

    Again all awesome shots.

    Pam
  • thebigskythebigsky Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited July 4, 2006
    What a wonderful series of shots, I've voted for 2, I find it's best to just go with your first instinct rather than start thinking about technical and other issues.
    Landscape & Flower Photography
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