No tricks here. These are three different photographs of a spray of ‘Cinnamon Delight’ taken this morning, all cropped to an 8×10 ratio. They were taken within a 5-minute time frame. The camera settings for each of the three images were: f/16, ISO 125, focal length 105 mm. Options 1 and 3 were shot at 1/13 sec, option 2 was shot at 1/8 sec. A tripod was used for all three images, and the white balance setting for all was “Shade.” The three differ in the varying angles from which they were taken.
Clicking on each photo will allow you to see a larger image.
Please vote for which image you think is the best. As always, it is very helpful if you leave a comment as to why you chose the one you did.
Addendum: I may not have been clear in the original post. This is the same spray of ‘Cinnamon Delight,’ and the three photos were taken within a 5-minute time frame, from different angles.
Cinnamon Delight Option 1
'Cinnamon Delight' Option 2
'Cinnamon Delight' Option 3
Which Photograph of 'Cinnamon Delight' Do You Think Is the Best?
- Option 1 (57%, 4 Votes)
- Option 2 (43%, 3 Votes)
- Option 3 (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 7
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Options 2 and 3 were very close. I voted for 2 because the spray looks fresher, brighter. Photo 3 center bloom outer petals look a little faded, but not too bad. Photo 2 back bloom is a little obscured. Maybe Photo 3 is the better one, but I can’t change my vote now.
I chose option 2 because the rose center back looks different. I presume it is a fresher bloom but then I think it detracts from the overall photo. With two you get a somewhat overall uniform appearance. I think photo 3 has the same fault as option 1.
I love this stunning work. The pictures are incredibly awesome. As a family photographer myself I appreciate creativity when I see it. Thanks for sharing.
Option two gives a balanced look to the image. Not one flower is dominant. Your eye goes to the bouquet and not to the single flower in the middle. The composition is better in option 2.
See further discussion here:
http://pswdphotography.com/blog/2011/05/10/more-on-judging-cinnamon-delight/