Which is better?

[jocose]

I need your opinions. I can't decide which of these photos is better. I really like both for different reasons. At this point, I have only resized them so they were huge; I've done no PSing. Before I play with either, I wanted your opinions which was better.

Thanks for looking:

1)

2) (NOTE: You can't really see it in this version, but there are several stars visible as well)

 

[Raymond J Barlow]

that 2nd shot is brilliant! love it!

 

[Holly]

I agree I love the second one much better.. There is MORE added depth with the trees there etc.... Great shot!

 

[Jeff/fotog]

Depends on your audience. I have a hard time saying one image is 'better' than another. The first one looks like a National Geographic picture, the second is more personal, with more creativity than the first. So, here's your 'nonanswer,' just a reaction. Hope that it's helpful.

www.jefferyraymond.com

 

[LaFoto]

The second is absolutely fascinating in how clearly you can see the unlit part of the moon. That makes it a real wow-er. (Uh, what a word ). I think I therefore like the second better, even though the first looks "more correctly exposed"... but sometimes something very correct is not necessarily more effective .

 

[Canoncan]

I like them both. For me the second shot is amazing, but I like the first better. I cannot even give you a reason. Just a feel.

 

[JonK]

I prefer the light on the moon in the first. The second is a bit too overexposed. Ifyou could somehow meet in the middle exposure-wise....

 

[AIRIC]

I like them both. For me the second shot is amazing, but I like the first better. I cannot even give you a reason. Just a feel.

ditto

Eric

 

[Alexandra]

I love them both. The first one is simple and clear, which is really nice, and the 2nd is more detailed, I love the branches! (it would be better without the full moon's circle, though)
Awesome!

 

[phototex]

the first image is much more moody and rich.

 

[seven]

I'd have to say the first one.

 

[jocose]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your comments.

I think for fun I might put the moon in the first shot into the second one and see how that works...to meet in the middle

If I really do it, I'll post the results (no matter how bad it turns out).

 

[Taralyn Romero]

1st one,.... 2nd one.... wait, the first.... ah man... do we have to pick just one or can I say both? I like the clarity and simplicity in the first but I like how the second one puts me right there in the scene.... yup, both. sorry that didn't help!