Contest (pic)

Wolf Hass · Jul 24, 2002

I looked at these two great pictures a second time. I still pick #1 for a more natural look and pose. #2 is slightly more contrived looking.

Wolf

Wolf Hass said:
Wolf

Jarrell Conley said:

Yearly contests are coming up in my area and I'm trying to get
16x20s ready. I honestly can't make up my mind which of the two
pictures below would have the best chance in the Color Division ,
"People" category. Of the two, which would you enter?
Number One

Or Number Two

If you'd be so kind as to give an opinion I'd appreciate it. You
can simply change the "Subject" line above to answer and put (nt)
"no text".
Thanks
--
Jarrell Conley

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Bimo · Jul 24, 2002

Sorry Jarrell, no vote from me. I hope it's okay with you

Joan Corrie · Jul 24, 2002

George (hubby) votes for #1. He just shook his said and smiled when he looked at it. Joan

Lloyd Hager · Jul 24, 2002

Thanks Jarrell. I really appreciate the reply. I will get around to trying that process a time or two. Good luck. And keep up the fantastic posts. Lloyd.

harry fenton · Jul 24, 2002

Jarrell Conley said:
Yearly contests are coming up in my area and I'm trying to get
16x20s ready. I honestly can't make up my mind which of the two
pictures below would have the best chance in the Color Division ,
"People" category. Of the two, which would you enter?
Number One

Or Number Two

If you'd be so kind as to give an opinion I'd appreciate it. You
can simply change the "Subject" line above to answer and put (nt)
"no text".
Thanks
--
Jarrell Conley

--
endymion

No. 1 is definitely my favourite.

Harry.

Cathy · Jul 24, 2002

I actually prefer #2, but feel the white blanket at the bottom detracts. So, I'd say #1 should be entered. Both are extremely beautiful pictures of a very beautiful little girl. Good luck
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Cathy

Amac · Jul 24, 2002

Jarrell,

two very nice evocative portrait shots here, but clearly No. 1 is the better pick for a competition. The distracting white area at the front of number two is a technical flaw that could well cost you the prize, or at least should be seen as such.

The catch lights, intimate composition and enigmatic smile on the child's face in No 1 make it a very compelling and thought provoking image.

It draws the viewer in and makes us ask, what is that smile all about?- exactly the kind of thing a well executed portrait is supposed to do.

With No 2, we wonder about the child but also "What is that white thing in front of her face?"- you DON'T want the judges doing that

)

Good Luck.

--
Regards

Andrew McGregor

http://www.geocities.com/andrewmcgregorphotography

Ken. · Jul 24, 2002

I agree, it is a very hard decision! Both are great shots! Both have a lot of feeling!

Just enter them both!!!! :C)

Guess if only one then number one.

Michael Brosch · Jul 24, 2002

No. 2 is my favorit, no. 1 is "to cute".

Michael

SlantyBard · Jul 24, 2002

ISOMatrix · Jul 24, 2002

Jarrell Conley said:
Yearly contests are coming up in my area and I'm trying to get
16x20s ready. I honestly can't make up my mind which of the two
pictures below would have the best chance in the Color Division ,
"People" category. Of the two, which would you enter?
Number One

Or Number Two

If you'd be so kind as to give an opinion I'd appreciate it. You
can simply change the "Subject" line above to answer and put (nt)
"no text".
Thanks
--
Jarrell Conley

--
CP5000, OM-2n

Marion · Jul 24, 2002

Both are wonderful. However, No. 2 is more soulful and less posed.

Danny Evans · Jul 24, 2002

Jarrell Conley said:
Yearly contests are coming up in my area and I'm trying to get
16x20s ready. I honestly can't make up my mind which of the two
pictures below would have the best chance in the Color Division ,
"People" category. Of the two, which would you enter?
Number One

Or Number Two

If you'd be so kind as to give an opinion I'd appreciate it. You
can simply change the "Subject" line above to answer and put (nt)
"no text".
Thanks
--
Jarrell Conley

--
Hi Jarrell,
Just as an observer - #1 is a winner in anyones terms!
Just wait until I get my 4500 and see my grandkids!!!!
They will knock your socks off! (rose coloured glasses - of course)
Danny Evans

Old but still learning!

PowerPet · Jul 24, 2002

no text

Charandane · Jul 24, 2002

Thomas Bauer · Jul 24, 2002

Jarrell Conley said:
Yearly contests are coming up in my area and I'm trying to get
16x20s ready. I honestly can't make up my mind which of the two

--Jerrell
Both are wonderful

With number two we have a moody captured moment, great for family and adding variety in a large collection of the same little person.

But in competition you'll need every edge you can conjure up. Therefore I'd go with the first image simply because it contains critical elements necessary to represent the category this image may fall into.
Well…
…. ~~(again both are beautiful)~~ ….
Thomas

http://www.ycsphoto.com/loading.htm

daleF · Jul 25, 2002

Jarrell Conley said:
Yearly contests are coming up in my area and I'm trying to get
16x20s ready. I honestly can't make up my mind which of the
pictures below would have the best chance in the Color Division ,
"People" category. Of the two, which would you enter?
Number One

Or Number Two

If you'd be so kind as to give an opinion I'd appreciate it. You
can simply change the "Subject" line above to answer and put (nt)
"no text".
Thanks
--
Jarrell Conley

--Hi,

Number 2 would be my preference.

I am no judge though, but I like to critisize my own work(as it helps me improve).

Pic number 2 has more even lighting, less contrast,and the photo frame is filled out. It is a shame you could not get the same catch light in the eyes as you have in pic Number 1.

Good Luck with your Comp.

Dale Franklin.
Franko1.
Dale Franklin
(Franko)

santa · Jul 25, 2002

1.. there is emotion...content...

Jarrell Conley · Jul 25, 2002

I'd like to thank everyone for taking the time to look and cast a vote! It looks like it's number one by a pretty wide margin. That's the one I'll enter then. If it doesn't even place everybody that voted for #2 can say, I TOLD YOU!!

Thanks again,
Jarrell

Jarrell Conley said:
Yearly contests are coming up in my area and I'm trying to get
16x20s ready. I honestly can't make up my mind which of the two
pictures below would have the best chance in the Color Division ,
"People" category. Of the two, which would you enter?
Number One

Or Number Two

If you'd be so kind as to give an opinion I'd appreciate it. You
can simply change the "Subject" line above to answer and put (nt)
"no text".
Thanks
--
Jarrell Conley

--
Jarrell Conley

Evert van de Belt · Jul 25, 2002

Good luck, Jarrell.

Jarrell Conley said:
Jarrell Conley said:

Yearly contests are coming up in my area and I'm trying to get
16x20s ready. I honestly can't make up my mind which of the two
pictures below would have the best chance in the Color Division ,
"People" category. Of the two, which would you enter?
Number One

Or Number Two

If you'd be so kind as to give an opinion I'd appreciate it. You
can simply change the "Subject" line above to answer and put (nt)
"no text".
Thanks
--
Jarrell Conley

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--
Jarrell Conley

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