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Old 12-07-2009, 04:07 AM
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I can't decide which composition I prefer of these two shots. Any advice is also welcome.








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Old 12-07-2009, 05:58 PM
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I prefer the first shot (single bulb).

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I prefer the first one too... The wires are more random than on the second... And on the second shot is the bokeh on the right side disturbing. At least for me.
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I concur.

I like the 'first image' (The Light, The Magic (2)) the best. However, I would like the the 'second image' (The Light, the Magic) better if the out-of-focus (OOF) lights were cropped out because I like the way that the wires frame the two lights and that they point to each other. But the bright OOFs on the right draw my eye there and I can't focus on the lights.

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I agree nr one is the one for me.Outstanding series shared by you.
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