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UER Forum > Archived UE Photo Critiques > Quick A or B (Viewed 352 times)
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Quick A or B
< on 6/17/2010 5:05 AM >
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Can't decide between these two... What do you think?

(A)


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Re: Quick A or B
<Reply # 1 on 6/17/2010 7:57 AM >
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B

There's too much distracting rubbish in the background of A

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Re: Quick A or B
<Reply # 2 on 6/17/2010 8:09 AM >
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I'd have to say A, despite the fact it is a bit blown out. I don't find the rubbish distracting, and B doesn't really seem quite as interesting a subject on its own.

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Re: Quick A or B
<Reply # 3 on 6/17/2010 9:57 AM >
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A and/or B, they are both photos of a can.

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Re: Quick A or B
<Reply # 4 on 6/17/2010 1:45 PM >
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Boring subject, boring composition, boring lighting. Neither.

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Re: Quick A or B
<Reply # 5 on 6/17/2010 2:13 PM >
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Posted by Steed
I'd have to say A, despite the fact it is a bit blown out. I don't find the rubbish distracting, and B doesn't really seem quite as interesting a subject on its own.


Agreed. A.

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Re: Quick A or B
<Reply # 6 on 6/17/2010 3:01 PM >
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to be constructive... generally, you would in some cases find that the more crap in the photo would be distracting, if the subject is really interesting, or you are trying to create a mood or idea.. however the composition IS boring and it makes the already boring subject even more boring.. its just a plain can. so, A would be better, in my opinion, because at least the things in the background tell more of a story, and the composition works better, it flows at an angle.. however, in agreement with some, i would have to say that both of them could use ... something more interesting..
i hate telling someone that their stuff ''stinks'' because its all in what the artist finds beautiful, however if you are asking for ways to get better, and have others be able to see how you see.. then...
not that i would do much better, but when you are so close to the problem you dont see your own flaws. (always that is)

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Re: Quick A or B
<Reply # 7 on 6/17/2010 3:14 PM >
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This is something I've been trying to work on myself when composing my photos. Between these two photographs, I'd go with A).

While the subject of both photos is clear, the second photo (to borrow from willskith) is a "boring subject"; it's a rusty can on a dusty board. For all I can gather from the photo, it could have been taken on your back porch.

Whereas the first photo at least provides more context; it's a rusty can on a dusty board in a bigger mess, which I would hope isn't anywhere near your back porch.



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Re: Quick A or B
<Reply # 8 on 6/17/2010 3:34 PM >
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I prefer A.

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Re: Quick A or B
<Reply # 9 on 6/17/2010 3:52 PM >
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A.

The noise in both bugs me.

As will said subject/comp are a little weak.

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Re: Quick A or B
<Reply # 10 on 6/17/2010 6:45 PM >
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I prefer A. There's more to see and it gives me more of an overall feel for the place as a one-off shot. If it were part of a set I'd reconsider.

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Re: Quick A or B
<Reply # 11 on 6/17/2010 7:06 PM >
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Thank you for the comments. I thought A was better myself, but wanted to get a few more opinions. I agree that B is more boring, and tells less.

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