Delurking! :) Your advice on #78 options, please

Quitarita

Hola,

I'm jumping in...

Both these pictures were taken last Saturday night at the SF Salsa Congress. I thought I would be able to get some good silhouettes of dancers but the lighting wasn't right. Instead I focused on the audience.

#1 Private Dancer:


#2 After the Dance:


I think #1 tells a better story but I think #2 is a better photo.

Thanks in advance for the help!:D

Shima

I like the first one better.

Art Scott

I like #2 there is something about the man and that gobo behind him.......I think it has a lot of power

just my 'umble O pin.....

LynD

I think you are right in that #1 tells a better story, but I get distracted in trying to figure out what the silloutte is doing, rather than on what should be the focus-the dancer. #2 is a great shot by itself- not the story of the performance you saw, but very powerful just as an image. So to get to the point- I like #2 better, it's pretty.

Jeff Geoghan

#2 - like the bg color!

Quitarita

Thanks so much for the replies, Jeff, Lyn, Art & Shima.

This was my first post and my first time entering the challenge. There are so many great shots that I know I don't stand a chance. But I'm here to improve and learn. Your comments were wonderful encouragement. Thanks again. I just submitted #2.

Prezwoodz

I like #2 myself. Its so colorful!

Flyinggina

#2!!

Virginia

kmh

I like #2 also. -Kate

Quitarita

Cool. Thanks guys! I appreciate the replies

Jeff Geoghan

Quitarita wrote:

Cool. Thanks guys! I appreciate the replies

Congratulations! Your first submission and you made the top 10!

Quitarita

pretty crazy!!!! even though i'm pulling up the rear, i'm happy to be in there. i was totally shocked but encouraged. thanks again for your positive encouragement.