A question of cropping

FHPhotographer · 10-24-2009, 11:16 AM

I'd appreciate input on a question of cropping. Quality of the image aside, a friend and I are in dispute over this photograph: I hold the cropped area works better, he goes with the full frame. No right, no wrong, but I am curious how Forum members see it and why, or would you go with another crop. Not a burning issue, just a matter of how different folks see the world,
Brian

**volley** · 10-24-2009, 11:55 AM

I prefer the "full frame" version. For me it adds the 3rd dimension to the szene.

KungPOW · 10-24-2009, 11:56 AM

My opinion:

mysticcowboy · 10-26-2009, 06:12 PM

The pattern repeat of the trees in the original, I think, strengthens the image. In the crop, the dark section of the trunk (on the right) pulls my eye out of the frame. My 2 cents worth.

michael mckee
My Port Townsend – A City in Photographs

**Ash** · 10-26-2009, 06:58 PM

Full frame for all the detail in the bottom trunks.
Although not the most compelling of compositions, there's still enough subject matter to sink your teeth into/cast your eyes upon...

FHPhotographer · 10-26-2009, 08:08 PM

Thanks one and all, different perspectives for different folks,
Brian

10-24-2009, 11:16 AM	#1
FHPhotographer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,297	A question of cropping I'd appreciate input on a question of cropping. Quality of the image aside, a friend and I are in dispute over this photograph: I hold the cropped area works better, he goes with the full frame. No right, no wrong, but I am curious how Forum members see it and why, or would you go with another crop. Not a burning issue, just a matter of how different folks see the world, Brian

10-26-2009, 06:12 PM	#4
mysticcowboy Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: port townsend, wa Photos: Albums Posts: 968	Another vote for full image The pattern repeat of the trees in the original, I think, strengthens the image. In the crop, the dark section of the trunk (on the right) pulls my eye out of the frame. My 2 cents worth. michael mckee My Port Townsend – A City in Photographs

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10-24-2009, 11:55 AM	#2
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	I prefer the "full frame" version. For me it adds the 3rd dimension to the szene.

10-26-2009, 06:58 PM	#5
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Full frame for all the detail in the bottom trunks. Although not the most compelling of compositions, there's still enough subject matter to sink your teeth into/cast your eyes upon...

10-26-2009, 08:08 PM	#6
FHPhotographer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,297 Original Poster	Thanks one and all, different perspectives for different folks, Brian