Swinging - Inverted to provide context

Per a suggestion of Sam M-M, I inverted the photo to provide context. Good eye, Sam! The original is here Original

What do the rest of you think?

that's probably how you shot it? but I sooo prefer your original upload.

I dunno Brooks. I like the hair-in-the-air view a little better. Just goes to show you though, how one photo can be two by simply rotating the image.

I will say I prefer the other as well, because it is more unexpected and makes me look longer. I think flipping this way also emphasizes the leg rather than the face. I noticed the great contrast more in this one, though I think in the other it is still there, of course, just more subtle; maybe it has something to do with how the eye moves through the photo.

 

Fact is, I like to see it both ways; I feel like i've learned something about composition. Interesting!

Thank you all for the comments and Sam for the suggestion.

 

I checked my negative; this is the way I shot it. I, too, prefer the other version which, technically, is the inverted version.

I prefer the other version - it is much more interesting and untraditional

 

Hello Brooks, I prefer the other version

Your comments please.

Delicios snapshot. I realy love your ability with B-W photos.

Nice shot

good photo tell a story. love it

I think I like this version better. It seems more natural. I think this is my favorite from your folder. It has a real 'kids will be kids' feel to it. Great shot.

This version is lovely for its capture of a girl at play. However, the other version is great as a creative composition! Same photo, different dimensions - well done :) M

The shot is full of motion and the inversion had supported it. Glancing through other comments though, I try to imagine it re-inverted back to its original. I agree with the comment that the leg gains some predominance now and the face is relegated somewhat even though it is the focus of movement.

great composition and pose, congrats !!!