Entering a contest, need help deciding what to enter.

[SoulfulRecover]

I am entering a free large format contest which is something a don't typically do. I can submit 3-5 images, judged by Drew Nikonowicz, and I have two separate sets I am debating between. Which set would you prefer to see? I have my nit picks about them all and almost feel like scraping the entire idea but I would also like to step outside my comfort zone and do this.

Set 1:

Set 2:

 

[Derrel]

A large format contest. Set 2 displays movements...whereas set 1 could have been shot with a fixed body camera.

 

[smoke665]

My preference is set 1.

 

[SoulfulRecover]

A large format contest. Set 2 displays movements...whereas set 1 could have been shot with a fixed body camera.

Yes sir. That was one of my thoughts as well. I think set 1 is better photography over all, however, set 2 displays the movements that are associated with large format.

 

[texxter]

Set #1 - not sure the movements add much to set #2, other than yes, LF supports movements.

 

[480sparky]

Set 2 certainly shows off movements...... but to me, they're a distraction.

 

[Derrel]

Honestly, I am not a fan of movements in the way that they have been used in set 2.

 

[Soocom1]

Set one has the better emotion.

Set two with respect to the op looks like something I would use for examples of movements and DoF capabilities.

 

[limr]

The movement works well in the 2nd and 5th images of Set 2. It doesn't do a whole heck of a lot in the 1st, but I also don't think it detracts - it's still a strong image. For the 3rd and 4th, it does nothing.

The first set I won't comment on. Portraiture generally doesn't interest me so I couldn't tell you if they are more compelling or not compared to other more traditional portraits. I mean, I can tell they are well done, so I don't want this to sound like a criticism, but in terms of what I would rather see? Well, yeah, they are pictures of people. Okay.

I would personally prefer to see the second set. I like the evidence of movement. In general, I skip over portraits and if I were walking around a gallery, I would be mich more likely to stop at the second set to look more closely than I would at the first set. But again, you might consider replacing the 3rd and 4th images.

 

[SoulfulRecover]

Thank you all for the thoughts! The deadline is at the end of the month so I should have a couple more shoots I can choose from. Right now its a little limited as I haven't shot anything in months and I think all of last year I did like 4 or 5 shoots total.

 

[compur]

They're all very nicely printed. Especially 2nd and 3rd image.

 

[Designer]

Which set would you prefer to see?

Set 1.

 

[jcdeboever]

I think either one is fine. The 1st is going to get more likes in general. However, the second set is more creative. You really can't go wrong with either. I think it boils down to what you think the competive edge is with the judges.

 

[weepete]

Set 1. I think the second shot in set 2 makes it weaker, if it was more along the lines of the others it'd have been a harder call.

 

[Jeff15]

Number one for me.....