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I was trying to figure out which photo had the best composition...

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Old 11-14-2009, 04:58 AM
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I like the first for the overall composition......it has depth and scale whereas the 2nd shot is a bit one dimensional and flat. Yet if the true focus is the message then the 2nd one is the one to use.......but then the bright pencils would be a distraction and overwhelm the message......so for me it's #1
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number 1, great shot
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I agree with Patrick 100%. The depth makes all the difference...vs the 2D feeling of the second one. Nice shot to boot!! Number 1 is better for more reasons than composition....DOF, thirds, exposure...you name it.
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IMO the top one ... the angles definately give it some interest
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I am a lot more drawn to the first one! I love the colors and the dimension!
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I like the first one myself. It has a real sense of depth and balance. Love the colors too.
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