trying out the reverse filter

[afoto]

two shots from last night, i can't decide which i prefer, thoughts?
c&c appreciated

i got a chance to try out my new reverse grad filter, which was awesome because, as we all know, at sunset the brightest part of the sky is on the horizon.


kits_july_17 by abbye dahl, on Flickr


kits_july_16 by abbye dahl, on Flickr

 

[Joel_W]

I really like both, but picture #1 is a really solid composition. The rocks form a direct path to the horizon and add more interest in the lower half of the image. Yet, I prefer the sky of picture #2 over the one in Pic #1. Go figure.

 

[afoto]

i also enjoyed the rocks in image one, but couldn't decide if it made the image to busy.
anyone else have thoughts?

 

[oojuxeoo]

These are both great!

 

[fiirmoth]

Number 1 is definitely my favorite. I would blow that up and hang it in your living room. Next time, for comparison, could you take the same shot without the filter? I would love to see the difference in a specific photo. Great work!!!

 

[cgipson1]

I like both.. very much! I prefer #2 for the non-busy aspect! It is just simple and lovely!

 

[afoto]

Next time, for comparison, could you take the same shot without the filter? I would love to see the difference in a specific photo. Great work!!!

sure thing! i'd be happy to

 

[pixmedic2 2]

there seems to be more contrast between the sky and land than the sky and water making pic #1 my favorite. both are great pics though.