Angela Woods on
I don't know why but there is the one that stood out to me first.
Which one of these four is the strongest image and you are most drawn to as a viewer?
Posted by Josh Hoffman in Critique on the Big Photo Hunt community board, .
These were captured at the Hall of Honor within Peleș Castle in Romania.
I can't decide if the color or black and white are stronger images for the viewer. Also, I can't decide between the two different crops for which one is better.
I'm personally drawn to the first one of the four, but I'd like your guys opinions and thoughts.
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Andrew Bailey on
Well, 3 and 4 seem to be the same photo, except for choosing between color and black and white. In architectural detail, I prefer black and white. The first two are nearly identical, but not quite, and again, I'm going with black and white. As between the two black-and-whites, I prefer the first one, which is closer and a little brighter, I think.
So, I'll take #1.
Will Pratney on
To me the strongest image and what I'm drawn to is #2. That said, I actually prefer image #4 - it appears (to my eye) to render the most realistically in both exposure and color.
Josh Hoffman on
@Will Pratney Thank you for the feedback on this, it's much appreciated.
Hayley Flint-ahern on
I am drawn to image 1. I like the symmetry and the clean lines the detail feels more dramatic
Josh Hoffman on
@Hayley Flint-ahern Thank you for the feedback, it's very much appreciated.
Barbara Glenn on
I am naturally drawn to the first B&W image, but #2 is very strong and I really love it. What a beautiful image, in color!
Josh Hoffman on
@Barbara Glenn Thank you for the feedback, it really helps me get insight on how people see the photos.
Dave Blanchard on
#3 for me. I like the contrast.
Josh Hoffman on
@Dave Blanchard Thank you for feedback, it's much appreciated.
Chad Schoop on
#2, the more centered colored hits different. The window diagonal lines in the B&W draws attention, in the color it is muted.
Josh Hoffman on
@Chad Schoop Thank you for the feedback, it's much appreciated.
Mark Thompson on
Either of the black and white images work for me
Josh Hoffman on
@Mark Thompson Thank you for the feedback, it's much appreciated.
Hayley Flint-ahern on
@Mark Thompson I agree but lean toward 1st for symmetry
Nate Riggins on
Probably the second B&W image. Zoomed out more.
Josh Hoffman on
@Nate Riggins Thank you for the feedback on this, it's much appreciated.
Nate Riggins on
@Josh Hoffman sure thing!