Three Variations

[otherprof]

I shot from the same seat, using my iPhone 7+ because I couldn't figure out what was wrong with my d7200. (I had switched the body to manual focus without noticing. Funny how that keeps it from autofocusing, These damn cameras never do what I want them to do - they always do what I tell them to do!)
The first one is the shot I thought I was going for. The second is the shot I think is the best - three worlds. I almost deleted it because of the newspaper. Now I think it adds a lot to the picture.
And the last was a try that I think worked fairly well

 

[Jeff15]

Number one for me.........

 

[pinecone81]

I shot from the same seat, using my iPhone 7+ because I couldn't figure out what was wrong with my d7200. (I had switched the body to manual focus without noticing. Funny how that keeps it from autofocusing, These damn cameras never do what I want them to do - they always do what I tell them to do!)
The first one is the shot I thought I was going for. The second is the shot I think is the best - three worlds. I almost deleted it because of the newspaper. Now I think it adds a lot to the picture.
And the last was a try that I think worked fairly well

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Number one does it for me.

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[Designer]

#2

What paper?

 

[Derrel]

I mostly prefer #2, but #1 is also good. Not as much a fan of the B&W as the color images. I LIKE the newspaper in #2!

 

[otherprof]

#2

What paper?

Left edge.

 

[Designer]

#2

What paper?

Left edge.

See, trying subtlety on the internet is as unsuccessful as trying sarcasm. Neither works.

I meant to imply that I don't see the paper because the woman is so much more interesting. That paper.

Besides; the paper is a frame for your subject, so it actually adds to the composition. Sorry I wasn't clear.

 

[Gary A.]

Oooouuuh love that newspaper. Yes, #2 works very well. The newspaper adds significant content and an odd perspective.

 

[otherprof]

#2

What paper?

Left edge.

See, trying subtlety on the internet is as unsuccessful as trying sarcasm. Neither works.

I meant to imply that I don't see the paper because the woman is so much more interesting. That paper.

Besides; the paper is a frame for your subject, so it actually adds to the composition. Sorry I wasn't clear.

Sorry I was so dense as not to get it!

 

[TreeofLifeStairs]

I liked #1 until I saw #2. Adding the newspaper gives more of a feeling of the shot being caught in the moment where as #1 is solely about the girl.

What’s going on in the crotch region? Why is it all blurry?


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[ceemac]

I'm with #1. I like #2, but the guy has his hand covering his face. (the guy in the back, designer)

 

[jcdeboever]

#2 nice

 

[DarkShadow]

Really digging the color tones In # 1 and the lighting looks better controlled here # 2 the hands are hot highlights #3 B&W same as 2 on the hands. #1 for the win for me.