In an interview, Eggleston said something to the effect of, "I don't take more than one picture of anything, because if I do I find that later I am unable to choose the best one." I'd say it's basically the same picture.
The one on the right is more coherent. The one on the left has an strange kid who plays with matches and also plays with a camera look. The one on the right is prettier. The one on the left inspires a bit more thought.
I'm going to go against the crowd on this one and say the left side appeals to me more. I usually favor shots that tell a story. On the left one the flames become the secondary subject to the oddness of the composition.
On the right is a photo that was taken to be pretty; it's a study of color and texture. The one on the left asks questions through the use of the color an texture.
To me, I'll go with the unanswered questions every time; a good photo introduces mystery into the conversation. It allows the viewer to project some of their own emotions onto the image.
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No. 2 is you.
No.2
feels complete
nr 2 :)
gut reaction the one on the right
Right works
i'm with the right image too. feels like a fiery napoleon.
The one on the left feels too contained.
The one on the left feels like it is more about the body of fire, the one on the right seems to morph into more of a graphic statement to me.
Isn't there a thumbs up/thumbs down button to click somewhere?
In an interview, Eggleston said something to the effect of, "I don't take more than one picture of anything, because if I do I find that later I am unable to choose the best one." I'd say it's basically the same picture.
I like the one on the right better - more mystery when you don't see the edges.
The one on the right is more coherent. The one on the left has an strange kid who plays with matches and also plays with a camera look. The one on the right is prettier. The one on the left inspires a bit more thought.
I'm going to go against the crowd on this one and say the left side appeals to me more. I usually favor shots that tell a story. On the left one the flames become the secondary subject to the oddness of the composition.
On the right is a photo that was taken to be pretty; it's a study of color and texture. The one on the left asks questions through the use of the color an texture.
To me, I'll go with the unanswered questions every time; a good photo introduces mystery into the conversation. It allows the viewer to project some of their own emotions onto the image.
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