Spring Colors II

Gallery: FloraPosted April 20, 2011228 views14 comments

A few weeks ago I posted another image from this location with a different composition. I would like to know which composition you prefer and why. My composition possibilities were limited because I had to stay on the pathway so as not to damage any plants with my tripod and/or feet. You can see my first post by clicking on my Gallery. Once again, compression is not being kind to this image.

Critiques and comments are very welcome and appreciated. Thanks for looking!

Canon 5D
24-105mm f/4L @ 24mm
1/80, f/13, ISO 800
5-8-2009; 2:57pm

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Cristina Strudthof on April 20, 2011 at 3:47 PM

Carol I like this comp better than the first. The pathway feels more open and I like how the FG trees add a sense of strength. There is just enough balance of pink/red/white from the blooms and greenery from the trees. Both photos are very good but this one is my favorite.

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Comment posted by Mark Windom on April 20, 2011 at 6:15 PM

I'll echo Cristina's sentiments and vote for this one as well. Gorgeous color and perfect lighting conditions for this type of scene.

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on April 20, 2011 at 6:32 PM

Man this is a tough call Carol. I like them both. I can see this one appealing to many since the path is open with a clear sense of direction and a feeling of wonder what's past these big trees. On the other hand your first image has the sense of being in the middle of the azaleas and there is a lot more to come and smell of them is delicious. I also prefer the darker BG of the forest in the first image. So which one....flip a coin ...I like them both. How's that for definitive answer!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 20, 2011 at 7:08 PM

I like this version much better. The path curving behind the tree trunks puts me on the path and wanting to follow it around the bend to see what's there. This version has so much more depth and I'm a sucker for depth.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on April 20, 2011 at 8:52 PM

I'll cast my vote for this post Carol, for me the two trees on the left give this image more of a solid feel. Both are really well done.
Bob

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on April 20, 2011 at 9:16 PM

I much prefer this image Carol. I like the strong verticals of the fg trees and the curve of the path suggests more depth in the scene to me. This image draws me in and makes me participate in it. The first seems much more static to me. It may be as simple as the curved path. (smile) In any event, I like this one very much.

pat

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on April 21, 2011 at 12:34 AM

I also prefer this one, because of the position and direction of the path. Beautiful colors, light and detail.

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on April 21, 2011 at 9:56 AM

What a wonderful place,Carol...very nice comp. and light!!!

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on April 21, 2011 at 11:18 AM

A dreamy path for a serene walk. A beautiful photo of a beautiful place.
Take care.

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on April 21, 2011 at 5:08 PM

A very inviting and lovely scene. Nice processing.

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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on April 21, 2011 at 10:02 PM

Beautiful conditions for both images, but I prefer this one. It seems more inviting. Very well seen and captured!!

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Comment posted by Santosh Ponnan on April 21, 2011 at 10:29 PM

This is a great picture. I liked this composition. I guess the vertical lines add strength to the image.

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on April 22, 2011 at 11:03 AM

Both are great but I like this one better. The curved path just leads me thru the image. It could be my monitor, but the pathway seems to have a slight magenta cast to it. Beautiful work.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on April 22, 2011 at 4:05 PM

Another vote for this version. Actually, I remember commenting on how much I like this image when it was posted previously.

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