Cropping Question

[Gaba-gal]

This is probably not a landscape but here goes.

I like the colors and contrast, although I think I should have stopped down more.
My problem is I am not sure what crop would work the best for the photograph. I have cropped it in two different ways, but still cant decide.
Any comment appreciated. Thanks


First is the original and second and third the two different crops.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gaba-gal/3568853503/











Exif:
ISO:100
Apperture:5.6
Focal:40
Shutter: 1/8

[dcclark]

The differences are minor at most. Cropping that tree out of the right is a good idea, because it is a weirdly distracting vertical line.

That said, this photo is lacking any strong subject... I would say that, instead of worring about small cropping differences, you need to try and find a subject in this shot, retake, and then worry about it from there.

[Trader]

Yes, I agree. Plus with that group of trees on the right being a lighter color than the rest of the image, they don't look like they belong.

[Gaba-gal]

Thanks David and Trader,

I agree there issnt a strong subject, when taking the photo I thought the footpath would cut it, but after downloading the photos I realised the path was too neutral to make a good subject. I have another shot that is taken from a lower angle but it doesnt work either.
(I found this is my weak spot, my photo's lack strong subjects.)

I still like this one, and wanted to see what I can do with it. Gave me a good workout setting the contrast, because all those greens are really hard to work with. Hopefully this exercise will be useful once I got a stronger subject.

[freybear3]

i agree with them, good photo

[jdepould]

Moved to comparison.

[Gaba-gal]

Thanks Freybear

[Hess]

my opinion is that the photo is just lacking a clear subject. You usually crop to get rid of unnecessary 'clutter' in the image so that you bring the focus to your subject. In these pictures i have no idea what the subject is..

Not trying to be harsh lol just my thoughts

[Gaba-gal]

Thanks Hess, much appreciated,
I am planning to go back to the spot and try something different (that is if the rain stops)