Originally posted by Mystic 1st and 4th look best to me
Thanks for your reply Mystic!
Originally posted by Boris I prefer #1 and #4. #1 for its composition and tones. I'd say I appreciate the fact that the more of the stones on the bottom of the frame are visible. Gives a sense of space and distance across the frame. And #4 because I think the sky is more successful and it goes better with the rest of the images. All 5 are very competent landscapes all asking for big print.
Glad you liked them all Boris. Thanks for your detailed reply! I will probably print a couple big and see what they look like.
It's interesting to see such an assortment of different preferences. #2 was the only one that didn't receive any votes. It was my least favorite out of the first three also, especially since #3 was the same composition and also had the warmer light with the added bonus of the duck + "V". So out of the first three, #3 was the favorite with #1 not too far behind. #5 was preferred over #4, but the votes were almost equal.
Of the first three, I've decided to work up #3 for a print, but I'm still trying to decide between #4 and #5. I like the sunset color on the water better in #4, but I like the shoreline light, composition, and cleaner sky better in #5. I'm leaning towards #5, but I may print both and compare.
Thanks again, everyone, for your opinions! Much appreciated.