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George McGovern

(8,788 posts) Sat Jun 28, 2025, 02:46 PM Jun 28

Wicker Chair Shadow -- Can't decide--do you like one or the other, or both or neither? Thanks!

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Wicker Chair Shadow -- Can't decide--do you like one or the other, or both or neither? Thanks! (Original Post) George McGovern Jun 28 OP

I like 2. FalloutShelter Jun 28 #1

I missed that! EarthAbides Jun 28 #5

That does make sense FalloutShelter. Thanks! Then again confusion is my normal . . . George McGovern Jun 28 #8

Second one EarthAbides Jun 28 #2

Thanks EarthAbides. Really like your username! George McGovern Jun 28 #10

I like the top one. Not taking up so much of the frame Tadpole Raisin Jun 28 #3

Thanks Tadpole Raisin. I tend toward perspective. I appreciate yours. George McGovern Jun 28 #11

Thx! I was photography and layout editor in college and Tadpole Raisin Jun 28 #14

Thank You Tadpole Raisin! You still have a good eye. Do you take many pictures? George McGovern Jun 28 #17

I like the light and dark contrast in the second one. mwmisses4289 Jun 28 #4

Thanks mwmisses4289. Light and dark can contrast nicely. Waxing philosophically, George McGovern Jun 28 #12

This is where I come down, too. ShazzieB Jun 28 #22

Thanks ShazzieB. George McGovern Jun 28 #23

Love them both! Easterncedar Jun 28 #6

Thanks Easterncedar! Your viewpoint encompasses my indecision. I welcome your elegant comment. George McGovern Jun 28 #13

Second. usonian Jun 28 #7

Thanks usonian. I like your non-ambivalence. George McGovern Jun 28 #15

Second one.... anciano Jun 28 #9

Thanks anciano. For looking and evaluating. George McGovern Jun 28 #16

I like both but I think I am leaning toward #2. I like the brown/white stripes on the first one LoisB Jun 28 #18

Thank You Lois. Well, if you get tired of leaning, feel free to sit down in the chair . . . George McGovern Jun 28 #19

LOL! Folks, George will be here all week; don't forget to tip your waitress. LoisB Jun 28 #20

1st 1 is a more interesting composition. mopinko Jun 28 #21

Thanks mopinko for viewing and replying. George McGovern Jun 28 #24

I think I like the second one better George. Diamond_Dog Jun 29 #25

Thanks Diamond_Dog! George McGovern Jun 29 #28

#2 is a better visual. In the first pic, the top left triangular shadow is a distraction. DUU Jun 29 #26

Thanks DUU. I appreciate your opinion. George McGovern Jun 29 #30

Focus on the chair and shadow... GiqueCee Jun 29 #27

Thanks so much GiqueCee. I think most everyone agrees with you. George McGovern Jun 29 #31

Definitely the second one. Phoenix61 Jun 29 #29

Thanks Phoenix61. I value your view. George McGovern Jun 29 #32

george, I like the second image better than the first (image) wyn borkins Jul 1 #33

Very worthwhile suggestions Wyn! I'll keep your reply window open for quick reference. Thanks!! George McGovern Jul 1 #34

FalloutShelter

(13,694 posts)

1. I like 2.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 02:55 PM

Jun 28

I like it better because the piece of wood trim on the left is cropped out. I think that the trim and its' shadow confused the geometry.
If that make sense.

EarthAbides

(347 posts)

5. I missed that!

Reply to FalloutShelter (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 02:58 PM

Jun 28

And the wall socket is not there in the second one.

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

8. That does make sense FalloutShelter. Thanks! Then again confusion is my normal . . .

Reply to FalloutShelter (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 03:39 PM

Jun 28

EarthAbides

(347 posts)

2. Second one

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 02:55 PM

Jun 28

The chair is more visible.

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

10. Thanks EarthAbides. Really like your username!

Reply to EarthAbides (Reply #2)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 03:40 PM

Jun 28

Tadpole Raisin

(1,889 posts)

3. I like the top one. Not taking up so much of the frame

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 02:56 PM

Jun 28

improves the perspective for me.

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

11. Thanks Tadpole Raisin. I tend toward perspective. I appreciate yours.

Reply to Tadpole Raisin (Reply #3)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 03:42 PM

Jun 28

Tadpole Raisin

(1,889 posts)

14. Thx! I was photography and layout editor in college and

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #11)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 03:57 PM

Jun 28

was always fascinated by perspective in a shot. Although it’s been years I’m still drawn to not just the item shot but the relationships within the frame.

I appreciate your artistry!

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

17. Thank You Tadpole Raisin! You still have a good eye. Do you take many pictures?

Reply to Tadpole Raisin (Reply #14)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 04:32 PM

Jun 28

mwmisses4289

(1,839 posts)

4. I like the light and dark contrast in the second one.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 02:56 PM

Jun 28

Too much dark in the first one for me.

They are both beautiful pics, though.

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

12. Thanks mwmisses4289. Light and dark can contrast nicely. Waxing philosophically,

Reply to mwmisses4289 (Reply #4)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 03:47 PM

Jun 28

"too much dark" may not be an especially good thing in life.

ShazzieB

(21,385 posts)

22. This is where I come down, too.

Reply to mwmisses4289 (Reply #4)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 08:28 PM

Jun 28

Last edited Sat Jun 28, 2025, 08:58 PM - Edit history (1)

Both are interesting to look at, but in the end, my eye is more drawn to #2.

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

23. Thanks ShazzieB.

Reply to ShazzieB (Reply #22)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 08:52 PM

Jun 28

Easterncedar

(4,823 posts)

6. Love them both!

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 02:59 PM

Jun 28

I thought I preferred one, then looked harder and can’t decide. The strong parallel lines above versus the brighter basket weave below…. Oh those elegant details!

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

13. Thanks Easterncedar! Your viewpoint encompasses my indecision. I welcome your elegant comment.

Reply to Easterncedar (Reply #6)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 03:53 PM

Jun 28

usonian

(19,797 posts)

7. Second.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 03:34 PM

Jun 28

Big dark area and slats dominate the first.

Nondescript composition. Two pictures in one.

Second is "focused." and has diagonal composition.

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

15. Thanks usonian. I like your non-ambivalence.

Reply to usonian (Reply #7)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 04:29 PM

Jun 28

anciano

(1,928 posts)

9. Second one....

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 03:40 PM

Jun 28

Less cluttered.

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

16. Thanks anciano. For looking and evaluating.

Reply to anciano (Reply #9)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 04:30 PM

Jun 28

LoisB

(11,381 posts)

18. I like both but I think I am leaning toward #2. I like the brown/white stripes on the first one

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 05:49 PM

Jun 28

but maybe that takes the focus off the chairs a little. At least to my ancient eyes.

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

19. Thank You Lois. Well, if you get tired of leaning, feel free to sit down in the chair . . .

Reply to LoisB (Reply #18)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 06:43 PM

Jun 28

LoisB

(11,381 posts)

20. LOL! Folks, George will be here all week; don't forget to tip your waitress.

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #19)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 06:46 PM

Jun 28

mopinko

(72,862 posts)

21. 1st 1 is a more interesting composition.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 08:09 PM

Jun 28

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

24. Thanks mopinko for viewing and replying.

Reply to mopinko (Reply #21)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 08:54 PM

Jun 28

Diamond_Dog

(38,048 posts)

25. I think I like the second one better George.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sun Jun 29, 2025, 09:02 AM

Jun 29

Something about the wall space above the chair and shadow in the first one doesn’t work as well for me as the bottom photo.

Pretty neat capture!

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

28. Thanks Diamond_Dog!

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #25)

Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:51 AM

Jun 29

DUU

(51 posts)

26. #2 is a better visual. In the first pic, the top left triangular shadow is a distraction.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sun Jun 29, 2025, 09:05 AM

Jun 29

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

30. Thanks DUU. I appreciate your opinion.

Reply to DUU (Reply #26)

Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:51 AM

Jun 29

GiqueCee

(2,692 posts)

27. Focus on the chair and shadow...

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sun Jun 29, 2025, 09:10 AM

Jun 29

... the shadows above the chair rail are extraneous and distracting from the superior composition below.

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

31. Thanks so much GiqueCee. I think most everyone agrees with you.

Reply to GiqueCee (Reply #27)

Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:54 AM

Jun 29

Phoenix61

(18,527 posts)

29. Definitely the second one.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:51 AM

Jun 29

The dark at the top left corner draws your attention away from the chair and its shadow.

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

32. Thanks Phoenix61. I value your view.

Reply to Phoenix61 (Reply #29)

Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:58 AM

Jun 29

wyn borkins

(1,372 posts)

33. george, I like the second image better than the first (image)

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Tue Jul 1, 2025, 02:25 AM

Jul 1

I also suggest (a possible) re-shoot to improve composition and lighting

(1) Raise window blinds to eliminate extraneous horizontal shadowing

(2) Add more chair (in frame) to improve rationale for overall (chair/shadow) image effect

(3) Focus on chair and it's reflection on backwall with millwork. Your second image nicely displays chair just below millwork and decent amount of wall area just above millwork

(4) Perhaps reposition chair in incoming light for improved chair/shadow effect

(5) For a different presentation, maybe try to focus on the shadow while leaving the chair in slight blur

These are only suggestions - only suggestions - only suggestions. Your friend, Wyn

George McGovern

(8,788 posts)

34. Very worthwhile suggestions Wyn! I'll keep your reply window open for quick reference. Thanks!!

Reply to wyn borkins (Reply #33)

Tue Jul 1, 2025, 10:20 AM

Jul 1

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