Owl photo - 2 versions, critique please.

[Orange Elephant]

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[ClickAddict]

First one in my opinion. I like the reflections. (I know many like to remove them other than catch lights, so I think you'll get both answers. )

 

[dannylightning]

great shot.. to tell you the truth i looked at both photos and did not notice any difference. after i read your post i see the difference. i have no preference either way for the most part. either one looks great. a small part of me likes the reflection.. but like i said i would have never noticed if i had not read the post and i really noticed how great the eyes looked. i was focused on the yellow part of the eyes not the black part so that is probably why i did not notice.

 

[zombiesniper150 15]

If I didn't know about it, I wouldn't notice to much but as a personal preference I like the reflection.

 

[SCraig]

The reflection shows the world from the owl's perspective, however the eyes are the windows to the soul and the reflections block the view through the windows. Depends on which you were going for.

 

[spiralout462]

Either way I would straighten/level the photo a bit.

 

[Orange Elephant]

Either way I would straighten/level the photo a bit.

Good point, thanks!