help me choose

Elaine

Hi again!

I'm trying to decide on one more photo to enter into a local contest. We are not allowed to do any post processing other than cropping, so these do not look as good as they could, but I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts.


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wesleyt

Elaine,

This is a tough one; I like them both, and my initial reaction to them was equal.

Reasons to choose #2: I think the composition is a bit better -- the frame feels more balanced, and the subject is completely within the frame.

On the other hand, I think #1 is a slightly more interesting picture: the subject (the dragonfly's head) is more in focus. The mostly OOF wings are interesting.

Really tough call. I think I like #1 better.

I hope the competition goes well for you! I've enjoyed helping you decide.

Regards,
Wes

m_granite

I like 1. Nice compo & saturation.

Elaine

Thanks for the feedback! If you would indulge me one more time, I've added #'s 3-7 (I just ran out and snapped a few more!). Does this change your vote?

wesleyt

Of the new ones, I like 3 and 5 best. I give 3 the edge, as I think the framing is better.

So it's down to 1 and 3. Hmm. I think I prefer the vivid color and DOF in 3.

Cuong

For me #3 is the one. It has nice composition, good DOF, and it definitely says macro. Good luck in the contest.

Cuong

Elaine

Thanks again! I decided on #3. We'll see what happens.

Skippy

Elaine wrote:

Hi again!

I'm trying to decide on one more photo to enter into a local contest. We are not allowed to do any post processing other than cropping, so these do not look as good as they could, but I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts.

Hi Elaine,
I like number #4 and number #7
We're all being different I see by the choices :oogle

All the Best Elaine .... Skippy
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Awais Yaqub

all are good but i liked 1 and 3
very hard choice

Katie Beth

I love #3. I think it's the best of the bunch. #1 is also interesting.

Elaine

I know this thread is old, but I wanted to share that I was just notified that photo #3 won 1st place for the summer edition of my town's local "Naturally" contest.

DJ-S1

That's great! I missed this thread the first time around - I was about to reply that 3 was the best, guess I was right! I love the way the flower looks in the background, great comp on that one -

Congrats!

Flyinggina

Way to go, Elaine. clap Congratulations. Gorgeous photo, btw.

Virginia

photocat

I was going to vote for nr 3 when I saw that the contest is over already.
Good win, deserved. Loved shot 3, vibrant colors, pin sharp, nice subject.
Very pleasing to the eye! Congrats and well done...

teamracephotos

#3
Definitely door number 3, colors and detail in the flower shows what attracted the Bee.

Cameron

Elaine wrote:

I know this thread is old, but I wanted to share that I was just notified that photo #3 won 1st place for the summer edition of my town's local "Naturally" contest.

Great news! I was just going to reply that I liked #3 the best and then I noticed a 2nd page of replies. The color of the out-of-focus flower in the background is fabulous and the composition works well - I'm not surprised it was well received.

Elaine

Thanks, all! Appreciate the kind words!

Lord Vetinari

Well done !
Brian V.