A or B?

[Andy P]

Any preference?
A

B

[Andy P]

This is a 2 question post so answer the above here, please.

[Bebop]

Of the first 2 pics, I like B better.

[DebinSC]

Oh c**p! Well, I wanted to answer before reading everyone else's answers so I replied to the top portion first. Sorry - didn't see about posting the answer here til too late! LOL.

[DebinSC]

Ah...figured out how to delete my error, so here's my reply.....
Andy:
Going to reply here before looking at anyone else's answers. I think I'd prefer the more horizontal crop, but I think I'd have framed it a bit higher, i.e., more trees, slightly less water - just shift the frame up a touch.
The vertical crop seems to me to pull the eye straight out to the trees on the other side of the water, and the foreground becomes nothing more than a frame.
Of course, maybe that's what you intended. :)
Deb

[Andy P]

Hi, Deb. Thanks for the comment.
This is an easy place to visit so i can try again. But i was aiming more for water than sky trying to remember the 'rule of thirds' placing the shore line in the upper third.
The sky was beautiful but my settings screwed that up.
BTW, these shots are pretty much as they came out of the camera, no cropping or adjustments.

These comments are terrific, we all can get tips and expand our views and knowledge.
Thanks again.

[sjasis]

normally I like horizontal shots best, but in both of these cases, I tend toward the vertical shots - because I think the vertical shots make the tree+ reflection look longer and more dramatic!

[roknrolhrt]

Definitely "A." It's strong, dynamic.

[Andy P]

Part 2
A

B

We went to the park today. Most pics were junk but i know why, stupid Andy.

[Andy P]

D, my Fuji has 3 light meter options. The one used for macro should not be used for landscapes. Stupid Andy.

[Eskdale]

A on both. No doubt at all.

[Bebop]

Of the second set, I like A better because of the overhanging leaves in the foreground. I played with it a little. I straightened it, cropped a bit off the right, and increased the saturation just a little bit.

[DebinSC]

OK, on the 2nd pair, I like B - can't really articulate why. Something about all the lily pads being more of a focus in B. Seems more balanced.