wilsontsoi 0 Posted July 19, 2008 Which do you think works better, this up-side-down version, or original orientation? What works, what doesn't? Thanks in advance for your feedback. Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted July 19, 2008 I think either orientation works depending on what you want to convey and what your vision is. I do think the black and white works well with either orientation. It's a bit of a twist on the classic bicycle photo, so the black and white reminds us of that but your perspective and the rest of your composition keeps it personal. I think with the orientation you originally posted, where things are right-side-up, we are not as immediately aware that we are looking at a reflection. At first glance, I wondered if I might be looking through a wet car window or something such as that. With the upside-down version, I am more immediately aware it's a reflection. So it depends on the kind of viewer reaction you may want as well. Can you think back to how you visualized this when you took it? That might be a good guide if nothing else is making the difference for you. In any case, it's a very good photo. For my own taste, I prefer it upside down. I find it's more compelling that way, but that's just a matter of taste. --Fred Link to comment
WJT 653 Posted July 19, 2008 Cool one Wils! I prefer the upside down monochrome version. Regards. Link to comment
home page1 0 Posted July 20, 2008 Very creative, Wilson. But you always seem to find a different angle or perpsective for your images. And this is another one of those images. The monochrome decision also adds to the interest. Well done! Link to comment
nachosaezdeugarte 0 Posted July 20, 2008 I like very much these puddle pics. In this case I preffer this orientation and b/w version. My 7/7 anon and my best regards from Spain. Link to comment
aether 0 Posted July 21, 2008 Both are very good in different ways. I prefer the original, the colours are very crisp for a puddle reflection. The B&W version unsettles me because I know it's not right and it makes me wonder if you took it while upside-down! Link to comment
kuzzy 0 Posted July 21, 2008 personally i like the B&W upside down version. It gives me the impression that I am looking up from under the street somehow. I do not think i would get the same feeling if it was in color. Excellent. Link to comment
pnital 36 Posted July 21, 2008 Wison, being familiar with your work, I know your " weakness" to upside down reflections.....I still have my puddle image with your comment that you like it inverted.... LOL I like your inverted one here as well, the street textured frame, very nice composition with the biker shadow ,and the B/W conversion, I think that it is a good choice for the scene, more than the colored one.( my taste). Link to comment
James Kazan 17 Posted July 21, 2008 WilsonI'm casting my vote for the B&W upside down version.Jim Link to comment
wilsontsoi 0 Posted July 22, 2008 Thanks you all for the responses. It is very valuable to hear from varied viewers of their opinions. As it turns out, the b&w vs. color topic is just as equally critical as the image orientation with the most votes go to b&w up-side-down. Wilson ^_^ Link to comment
gorananastasovski 0 Posted July 22, 2008 I think orientation is good , but the colour version is better. Link to comment
aepelbacher 0 Posted July 24, 2008 Great reflection image, Wils. And the B&W conversion was a great decision and well executed. Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted July 27, 2008 The 'up-side-down' is the best version imho. The photo looks very natural and the composition is perfect.Regards, Jeroen Link to comment
amalsircar 2 Posted July 28, 2008 Both are equally good,Wilson. Difficult choice:-) I will vote for the original version. Link to comment
o_matej 0 Posted August 22, 2008 What a photo! I like the monochrome version better... Link to comment
bruno_bizier 0 Posted August 22, 2008 I personnally prefer the B&W version because, being the first one I saw, it puzzled me a while before I figured out it was a reflection in a pool in a street. It is mysterious at first, and that is a strength of this version. I AM NOT a photographer; maybe this tells you how an "ordinary " viewer might see, without the professional's eye, since, normally, works of art are aimed at the general public. I think that, to a degree, looking with the "professional eye" may cause one to forget what things look like to the "layman" and maybe miss a dimension of the communication that may be. This, while appreciating the various professionals' comments and counsels! thank you! Bruno from the extremely beautiful Gaspé Peninsula, in Québec. Link to comment
cenkmyetis 0 Posted August 23, 2008 I think BW is better and as I read the comments, most people like BW more because this approach is definitely unordinary! I'm also curious how you got the building reflection on the water so sharp (For the colorful version). Great work!! Link to comment
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