Wicker Chair Shadow -- Can't decide--do you like one or the other, or both or neither? Thanks!

[George McGovern]

[FalloutShelter]

1. I like 2.

I like it better because the piece of wood trim on the left is cropped out. I think that the trim and its' shadow confused the geometry.
If that make sense.

[EarthAbides]

5. I missed that!

And the wall socket is not there in the second one.

[George McGovern]

8. That does make sense FalloutShelter. Thanks! Then again confusion is my normal . . .

[EarthAbides]

2. Second one

The chair is more visible.

[George McGovern]

10. Thanks EarthAbides. Really like your username!

[Tadpole Raisin]

3. I like the top one. Not taking up so much of the frame

improves the perspective for me.

[George McGovern]

11. Thanks Tadpole Raisin. I tend toward perspective. I appreciate yours.

[Tadpole Raisin]

14. Thx! I was photography and layout editor in college and

was always fascinated by perspective in a shot. Although it’s been years I’m still drawn to not just the item shot but the relationships within the frame.

I appreciate your artistry!

[George McGovern]

17. Thank You Tadpole Raisin! You still have a good eye. Do you take many pictures?

[mwmisses4289]

4. I like the light and dark contrast in the second one.

Too much dark in the first one for me.

They are both beautiful pics, though.

[George McGovern]

12. Thanks mwmisses4289. Light and dark can contrast nicely. Waxing philosophically,

"too much dark" may not be an especially good thing in life.

[ShazzieB]

22. This is where I come down, too.

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Both are interesting to look at, but in the end, my eye is more drawn to #2.

[George McGovern]

23. Thanks ShazzieB.

[Easterncedar]

6. Love them both!

I thought I preferred one, then looked harder and can’t decide. The strong parallel lines above versus the brighter basket weave below…. Oh those elegant details!

[George McGovern]

13. Thanks Easterncedar! Your viewpoint encompasses my indecision. I welcome your elegant comment.

[usonian]

7. Second.

Big dark area and slats dominate the first.

Nondescript composition. Two pictures in one.

Second is "focused." and has diagonal composition.

[George McGovern]

15. Thanks usonian. I like your non-ambivalence.

[anciano]

9. Second one....

Less cluttered.

[George McGovern]

16. Thanks anciano. For looking and evaluating.

[LoisB]

18. I like both but I think I am leaning toward #2. I like the brown/white stripes on the first one

but maybe that takes the focus off the chairs a little. At least to my ancient eyes.

[George McGovern]

19. Thank You Lois. Well, if you get tired of leaning, feel free to sit down in the chair . . .

[LoisB]

20. LOL! Folks, George will be here all week; don't forget to tip your waitress.

[mopinko]

21. 1st 1 is a more interesting composition.

[George McGovern]

24. Thanks mopinko for viewing and replying.

[Diamond_Dog]

25. I think I like the second one better George.

Something about the wall space above the chair and shadow in the first one doesn’t work as well for me as the bottom photo.

Pretty neat capture!

[George McGovern]

28. Thanks Diamond_Dog!

[DUU]

26. #2 is a better visual. In the first pic, the top left triangular shadow is a distraction.

[George McGovern]

30. Thanks DUU. I appreciate your opinion.

[GiqueCee]

27. Focus on the chair and shadow...

... the shadows above the chair rail are extraneous and distracting from the superior composition below.

[George McGovern]

31. Thanks so much GiqueCee. I think most everyone agrees with you.

[Phoenix61]

29. Definitely the second one.

The dark at the top left corner draws your attention away from the chair and its shadow.

[George McGovern]

32. Thanks Phoenix61. I value your view.

[wyn borkins]

33. george, I like the second image better than the first (image)

I also suggest (a possible) re-shoot to improve composition and lighting

(1) Raise window blinds to eliminate extraneous horizontal shadowing

(2) Add more chair (in frame) to improve rationale for overall (chair/shadow) image effect

(3) Focus on chair and it's reflection on backwall with millwork. Your second image nicely displays chair just below millwork and decent amount of wall area just above millwork

(4) Perhaps reposition chair in incoming light for improved chair/shadow effect

(5) For a different presentation, maybe try to focus on the shadow while leaving the chair in slight blur

These are only suggestions - only suggestions - only suggestions. Your friend, Wyn

[George McGovern]

34. Very worthwhile suggestions Wyn! I'll keep your reply window open for quick reference. Thanks!!