which do you like best

Digitalis · Mar 3, 2006

I am in the middle of processing a set of senior photos of a drummer and I can't decide which I like better. The photoshopped version has less distracting features but it seems a little unbalanced to me. What do you think?

1. Untouched.

2. Tire tracks and pillars removed.

AprilRamone · Mar 3, 2006

I don't really mind the pillars. I don't think they are that distracting. I guess both of them look fine to me then.
I like the composition!

Chase · Mar 3, 2006

Although I agree both are good, I do think its a bit stronger with the extra stuff removed. Great job!

ShutteredEye · Mar 3, 2006

Nice fill flash!!

I think I like the stuff there. #1 for me.

JonMikal · Mar 3, 2006

#2, but i'd remove the two specs of light from the sun.

nice work!

joyride · Mar 3, 2006

#2, but I agree to remove the sun spots. That should be an easy task considering you did a great job on the pillars!

Soraiden · Mar 3, 2006

From a photographer point of view... #2.

From a musician point of view... #1 because I feel like it gives him more depth somehow. It's dirty, it's rock. And the pillars imitate his drum sticks.

bethany138 · Mar 3, 2006

JonMikal said:
#2, but i'd remove the two specs of light from the sun.

nice work!

agreed...very cool.... are those marching sticks?

nevermind..i looked again... I can tell they aren't.
(I'm an idiot..but I played on the drum line in High School - Captain actually)

Digitalis · Mar 4, 2006

bethany138 said:
agreed...very cool.... are those marching sticks?

nevermind..i looked again... I can tell they aren't.
(I'm an idiot..but I played on the drum line in High School - Captain actually)

You got me on that one. I did not know there was a difference between marching sticks and others. So these are sitting sticks? :lol:

JonK · Mar 4, 2006

i think the pillars add a certain edge to the shot but it's also cool and clean with the pillars gone putting all focus on the guy so it's a tough call for me.
after much inner debate think I'm goin with the pillar shot but rmove the tracks in that one

Jen · Mar 4, 2006

I definitly like the first better. I like the added interest of the pillars and it does feel more balanced to me. I think the pillars emphasize the line leading into the drummer and are balance by the simimlar lines of the pillars in the water on the other side of him. I think it is a great shot and to me, taking the pillars out takes something away and creates a less visually interesting image. Taking out the tire tracks but leaving the pillars, as JonK suggested, might be nice though.