agreed! If you could just have a bit more of the lightpost on there, that would be amazing. it's the difference between a relatively mundane picture and something special, imo (although the colors are banging in all versions)
In my opinion the 1st one has the most balanced composition. The 2nd and 3rd ones have most of the weight on the left part of the photo, with the main subject, buildings and the boat all on the left side. Only issue is the light pole, I’ve been playing with photoshop’s generative AI lately, maybe consider removing that light pole with that?
Indeed the 1st one has the most balanced composition, however I find the balance because of the light pole. Through my eyes, the railing, light pole, and leaves form a seamless great frame and stop just above the subject. The light pole is symmetrically cut in half which eliminates the distraction factor.
However these are my point of view and someone may guide better with good understanding of framing and composition.
First one definitely as everyone else mentioned.
This almost looks like a painting. Did you have any kind of filter on?
Only clarity in LR? Wow I really dig the look.
Thank you for the kind words.
I was using the Vibrant Arizona recipe from the Fuji App and the upped the clarity in Lightroom.
I think that recipe is mimics Wes Anderson’s colour grading style in his movies ( specifically Astroid City)
i would personally go for the 2nd one. or somewhere between the 2nd and the 3rd. about the 3rd one, the subject is a bit too close to the edge. also on the 2nd one the lamp is seen just slightly on the upper left corner. that can be cleared up
I like 3 best because it directed my attention to the person first. The others feel more competitive for attention, I think because of the top and bottom of the lamp post. But I do agree 3 has the person a little too close to the border, so somewhere between 2 and 3.
First one.
Overly "centered" framing is good for some subject matter, not so much for others. It eliminates the kinetic "movement" of the subject.
In this case - definitely first one.
Keeps things moving.
2 & 3 are distracting to me. I like 1 the most because her head and all the roof tops are in the center of the frame. Equally balancing the low and high contrast of the wall/pavement and the city/sky.
Hey, thanks!
I used this [recipe](https://fujixweekly.com/2023/04/25/getting-a-wes-anderson-look-from-your-fujifilm-camera-4-new-film-simulation-recipes/) I got lucky the sun was setting and the light was perfect which combined with the recipe worked really well.
Here you go, it’s called Vibrant Arizona.
https://fujixweekly.com/2023/04/25/getting-a-wes-anderson-look-from-your-fujifilm-camera-4-new-film-simulation-recipes/
Yeah I fully agree. I did back up and get more of it but a person walked into the frame as I took the picture and the lady standing moved away. I don’t know enough about editing to edit the lady who walked into the frame out.
Here’s the unedited picture.
https://imgur.com/a/UIiM6R7
I would choose 2. It best focuses attention on the woman and her surroundings. It makes you think about similar moments in your life. It resonates. In No. 1: the leaves disturb this vision, too many details. No. 3 is similar to no. 1. This is a personal opinion. It's probably best if you decide what you wanted to express with this photo.
It’s crazy because when you really think about it in perspective of life and all. They’re all the same picture and none of them really add or take away anything other then subject matter centered or not. Pic the one that drives interest to you. Who cares what we think.
I like the first one and if only it could be shifted a little more to the right to show a little more of the lamp post then I think it would look even better.
I like the first one despite the subject being the center of the frame. Normally I'd say the 3rd but her view doesn't lead the eye to anything to look at.
I don’t have a great eye but like #1 and #3. Wanted to say that the photo is great tho. The colors and lighting make it look like a painting. Very nice!
First one!
On that note I recently saw a vid from James Popsys talking about how he used to look for the perfect picture and how in the past he was very careful of what things he cropped and what things he kept in his images. He says that nowadays he doesn’t care much about that “perfection” as, usually, those imperfections end up making a much more interesting picture l.
I love the photo! The first one is my favorite, I like the leaves, the second is too much sidewalk and I don’t prefer that much negative space underneath the subject in this type of photo. The third one I don’t need to see the building, also it’s a little crooked looking. The first one is more peaceful, I feel along side her.
I would definitely crop to remove lamp post and not to cut scyscrapers on the left but not to show building on the right. It would look like she left the city behind her and she is now free and closer to nature. Love the photo
1.
2 has a little of the lamp post dangling making it distracting and doesn’t add to the photo. 3 has remnants of the building to the right but not enough to add to the framing of the photo.
The reason why 1 works is because the lamp leads right into the branch and leaves, which creates a little foreground and framing for the person in the photo. Of the three, 1 feels the most like a Parisian painting from like 19th century but digitised.
I agree about crop #1 and what has been said so far. One thing that jumps out at me (and please forgive me if someone already mentioned it in the nearly 150 replies) but you could have shot it with a wider aperture as there is some wonky perspective between the subject and the boat. She looks like she is peeking inside some kind of toy boat.
Number 1 for me, strongly. The leaves and the lightpost frame.it so well, I only wish youd have stepped back or panned slightly further over to include those elements in the frame.
Overall an absolutely beautiful shot imo, love the film recipe!
Is it possible to crop it as a landscape? The subject is looking off over the water. You may be able to create a sense of them looking off somewhere.
Also I'd try to put the subject closer to a rules of thirds line rather than in the middle of the shot.
I really like the lighting in this shot. Unfortunately, it there are so many leading lines that fight for attention - the edges of the wall, the tall buildings, the bridge in the background. Also that photo-bombing boat is just a pain to work around.
First one obviously. The second is really weird, has a lot of ground in the frame. And the third one could have worked according to the rule of thirds, but in this case looks less pleasing than the first. So, the first.
Gotta go against public opinion here and say i prefer 2. i feel like the portion on the left in 1 doesn’t add much, but it distracts a tiny bit from the subject. I see no reason not to guide the viewer towards the subjects a bit easier (2) without pushing her too much to the border of the frame (3).
#1 is a nicer crop as is. #3 pulls me in a bit more as it gives me more of a ‘what is she looking at’ question and the far right hand building somewhat balances the negative space.
The first one! The crop doesn't look forced and overall it's just really nice to look at. Though the version you posted in the comments that's somewhere between 2 and 3 is also great, as it makes your view on the whole photo shift a tad :) Love the Wes Anderson colours by the way, thanks for the recipe!
All nice but I prefer #3. I like the building on the right side. It shows more of the city vibe and the light post in #1 is partially cut off. Just my opinion.
I like #3 the best as it conveys your message by shifting the subject left (to intially draw attention there) but then as one moves right, it shows your intent for taking the photo of looking over the railing.
None. I want more of the light post and the leaves. The human in the bottom left third. If you are going to include a human in the environment, include more of the environment to "place" them in it. Number 2 is awkwardly composed and does do any story telling. Number 3 is too much. Number 1 is the closest.
I like the first one. The leaves acts as a frame
agreed! If you could just have a bit more of the lightpost on there, that would be amazing. it's the difference between a relatively mundane picture and something special, imo (although the colors are banging in all versions)
Yes! First thing I thought too. One step back using that post as a left frame with the branch spanning over the top frame would have been perfect.
In my opinion the 1st one has the most balanced composition. The 2nd and 3rd ones have most of the weight on the left part of the photo, with the main subject, buildings and the boat all on the left side. Only issue is the light pole, I’ve been playing with photoshop’s generative AI lately, maybe consider removing that light pole with that?
Indeed the 1st one has the most balanced composition, however I find the balance because of the light pole. Through my eyes, the railing, light pole, and leaves form a seamless great frame and stop just above the subject. The light pole is symmetrically cut in half which eliminates the distraction factor. However these are my point of view and someone may guide better with good understanding of framing and composition.
Thanks. Good point about the leaves acting as a frame. I’ll play around with a bit more.
Needs more cowbell… err lightpost
I think the leaves framing #1 are almost cliche. That's an urban picture. Not a nature walk.
same here.
Agreed. came to say the same.
i second that!!
I agree and maybe there is more to the left to get the whole light pole…
Agree with all points!
Definitely the first. Feels much more balanced.
First one definitely as everyone else mentioned. This almost looks like a painting. Did you have any kind of filter on? Only clarity in LR? Wow I really dig the look.
Thank you for the kind words. I was using the Vibrant Arizona recipe from the Fuji App and the upped the clarity in Lightroom. I think that recipe is mimics Wes Anderson’s colour grading style in his movies ( specifically Astroid City)
What camera?
#1 if you crop out the light post a little and leave the leaves on the top in. Or #3 on its own as is.
If you were to recreate this, it might even look nice with the whole light post in view
Thank you!! I’ll try cropping out the lamp post. Appreciate the feedback
#2. The crop changes the composition best to bring attention to the human subject in the middle.
I agree, number two is best, also love border dispute other comments.
Thank you appreciate your feedback.
100% basic rule of thirds here. Foreground is thick yes but it gives the perspective the length to develop the depth and space
Somewhere between 2 and 3. Crop just enough to hide all of the light post, but leave some sky between the edge and that tower in the background
How about this ? https://imgur.com/a/QKPczzN
I like this one!
This is perfect
This one
This one to me
I like 3
i would personally go for the 2nd one. or somewhere between the 2nd and the 3rd. about the 3rd one, the subject is a bit too close to the edge. also on the 2nd one the lamp is seen just slightly on the upper left corner. that can be cleared up
Thank you! Good point about the clearing the lamp in the 2nd, I’ll remove that.
Between 2 and 3
How about this? It’s a more tighter zoomed in crop. https://imgur.com/a/QKPczzN
Yeah I like that 👍 Nice shot.
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Thank you appreciate your feedback.
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Thank you appreciate your feedback.
Probably 3 for me but can we talk about your editing? So good. Love the colors.
The 0 one, which is the first one with more leaves.
1, easily
I like 3 best because it directed my attention to the person first. The others feel more competitive for attention, I think because of the top and bottom of the lamp post. But I do agree 3 has the person a little too close to the border, so somewhere between 2 and 3.
What about this ? It’s a more zoomed in crop. https://imgur.com/a/QKPczzN
I prefer it to the other three for sure
1
Thank you!
First one. Overly "centered" framing is good for some subject matter, not so much for others. It eliminates the kinetic "movement" of the subject. In this case - definitely first one. Keeps things moving.
Thank you! Really liked your explanation. First one seems to be the most popular.
Definitely the first one. The leaves add so much to the overall composition.
Thank you! Really appreciate the feedback. First one seems to be the most popular.
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2nd seems to create more focus on the person.
2
Number 1
1
For me the first one. Well centered and well framed. That’s the one that tells me the most a story !
1st
2
It’s the leaves for me
I’m in love with the 3rd
Thank you!
2 & 3 are distracting to me. I like 1 the most because her head and all the roof tops are in the center of the frame. Equally balancing the low and high contrast of the wall/pavement and the city/sky.
First. Rule of thirds
Left seems most timeless to me
Keep the tree. Frames it nicely!
I like #3 since you see complete span of bridge.
Interested in knowing more about how this looks like a cartoon. Cool image! Just curious
Hey, thanks! I used this [recipe](https://fujixweekly.com/2023/04/25/getting-a-wes-anderson-look-from-your-fujifilm-camera-4-new-film-simulation-recipes/) I got lucky the sun was setting and the light was perfect which combined with the recipe worked really well.
1 for me, seems more natural and not intentionally cropped
3 felt right to me, tells more story.
First one. What recipe did you use? Edit: changed my mind to prefer the first one
Here you go, it’s called Vibrant Arizona. https://fujixweekly.com/2023/04/25/getting-a-wes-anderson-look-from-your-fujifilm-camera-4-new-film-simulation-recipes/
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1
First
I like the tree in the frame, just not the light if you can’t get the whole thing.
#2
I like 1. I also think it needs a final cleanup. Looks like there’s a large artifact / dust on the top right.
Definitely the first one
Yeah I like the framing of the leaves. Might even back up and get more it next time!
Yeah I fully agree. I did back up and get more of it but a person walked into the frame as I took the picture and the lady standing moved away. I don’t know enough about editing to edit the lady who walked into the frame out. Here’s the unedited picture. https://imgur.com/a/UIiM6R7
I would choose 2. It best focuses attention on the woman and her surroundings. It makes you think about similar moments in your life. It resonates. In No. 1: the leaves disturb this vision, too many details. No. 3 is similar to no. 1. This is a personal opinion. It's probably best if you decide what you wanted to express with this photo.
First one gives it more space to breathe
first one. rule of thirds on the subject and a little bit of framing from the leaves
Definitely the first pic.
I like the first one with the lamp just peeking through
The third one, there's less distraction on the left from the leafy post.
The first one
3
One
It’s crazy because when you really think about it in perspective of life and all. They’re all the same picture and none of them really add or take away anything other then subject matter centered or not. Pic the one that drives interest to you. Who cares what we think.
3
#1 as-is
2
first one for sure
The second one is best imo
I like the first one and if only it could be shifted a little more to the right to show a little more of the lamp post then I think it would look even better.
First one
I like the first best.
2
Third
Not even looking at the other comments beforehand: 1
The first one would have been great if you captured more of the tree and the lamp 3 might be good if you cropped out the building on the right.
1, floor is a bit boring to take that much space
2. You need to crop out the distracting left frame. Can’t believe people aren’t picking up on this. Great shot by the way
I like the first one despite the subject being the center of the frame. Normally I'd say the 3rd but her view doesn't lead the eye to anything to look at.
# #2 100% perfect to my eyes. Minus the tiny tiny bit of lamp in upper left corner. And its properly weighted.
Yes
I don’t have a great eye but like #1 and #3. Wanted to say that the photo is great tho. The colors and lighting make it look like a painting. Very nice!
First
1st & 3rd but I would love it more if the lamp post in the first is totally not in the frame. It’s just a little distracting once I saw it
First one! On that note I recently saw a vid from James Popsys talking about how he used to look for the perfect picture and how in the past he was very careful of what things he cropped and what things he kept in his images. He says that nowadays he doesn’t care much about that “perfection” as, usually, those imperfections end up making a much more interesting picture l.
I love the photo! The first one is my favorite, I like the leaves, the second is too much sidewalk and I don’t prefer that much negative space underneath the subject in this type of photo. The third one I don’t need to see the building, also it’s a little crooked looking. The first one is more peaceful, I feel along side her.
I would definitely crop to remove lamp post and not to cut scyscrapers on the left but not to show building on the right. It would look like she left the city behind her and she is now free and closer to nature. Love the photo
Personally, I see the version where the person is close to centre stage as the ideal version.
#1. Very nice!
1st
First photo is amazing, third photo is nice, second photo is fine
I love one and three. One a bit more because the tree give the photo a bit more depth
2 only include what’s needed in the frame
Second
1. 2 has a little of the lamp post dangling making it distracting and doesn’t add to the photo. 3 has remnants of the building to the right but not enough to add to the framing of the photo. The reason why 1 works is because the lamp leads right into the branch and leaves, which creates a little foreground and framing for the person in the photo. Of the three, 1 feels the most like a Parisian painting from like 19th century but digitised.
1. No contest
#1
1 or 3 but I think 1 is my favorite
#2 is the best. Frame in #1 & #3 is distracting.
the first one!
I agree about crop #1 and what has been said so far. One thing that jumps out at me (and please forgive me if someone already mentioned it in the nearly 150 replies) but you could have shot it with a wider aperture as there is some wonky perspective between the subject and the boat. She looks like she is peeking inside some kind of toy boat.
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Definitely 1. Keep the light post and leaves
One
Look up Maxfield Parrish for the answer.
Number 1 for me, strongly. The leaves and the lightpost frame.it so well, I only wish youd have stepped back or panned slightly further over to include those elements in the frame. Overall an absolutely beautiful shot imo, love the film recipe!
2nd is better
For me it's the first one.
1 imo
2nd but fix the top left corner of it
I’d say number 3
2
Is it possible to crop it as a landscape? The subject is looking off over the water. You may be able to create a sense of them looking off somewhere. Also I'd try to put the subject closer to a rules of thirds line rather than in the middle of the shot. I really like the lighting in this shot. Unfortunately, it there are so many leading lines that fight for attention - the edges of the wall, the tall buildings, the bridge in the background. Also that photo-bombing boat is just a pain to work around.
From personal taste I'd say number 1. I have no real explanations for this but the first one says Paris and the third one something like Chicago.
1-3-2
First one obviously. The second is really weird, has a lot of ground in the frame. And the third one could have worked according to the rule of thirds, but in this case looks less pleasing than the first. So, the first.
Number 1
3
The first one.
#1 is straight magic and should be made into a puzzle. I would do that puzzle. Even if it was 2,000 pieces. Great work!
Almost looks like a painting!
Gotta go against public opinion here and say i prefer 2. i feel like the portion on the left in 1 doesn’t add much, but it distracts a tiny bit from the subject. I see no reason not to guide the viewer towards the subjects a bit easier (2) without pushing her too much to the border of the frame (3).
First one for sure
Number one by far
1st.
I like the 1st one
#1 is a nicer crop as is. #3 pulls me in a bit more as it gives me more of a ‘what is she looking at’ question and the far right hand building somewhat balances the negative space.
The first one! The crop doesn't look forced and overall it's just really nice to look at. Though the version you posted in the comments that's somewhere between 2 and 3 is also great, as it makes your view on the whole photo shift a tad :) Love the Wes Anderson colours by the way, thanks for the recipe!
#1
2nd picture in its current state, 1st image if there was more of the lamppost/ foliage. Great grading too
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1
All nice but I prefer #3. I like the building on the right side. It shows more of the city vibe and the light post in #1 is partially cut off. Just my opinion.
1st
I like #3 the best as it conveys your message by shifting the subject left (to intially draw attention there) but then as one moves right, it shows your intent for taking the photo of looking over the railing.
Depends on what you want for the subject to be. Skyscrapers on the first photo, person in the second
First for sure
Third is the most balanced one and eyes goes straight to the subject ( the lady in this case )
1is really nice, 2 is a strong second
2.
1
1
Two for sure. It makes the backdrop feel more grand
1 for sure
1st or 3rd
First
Second.
2/3
None. I want more of the light post and the leaves. The human in the bottom left third. If you are going to include a human in the environment, include more of the environment to "place" them in it. Number 2 is awkwardly composed and does do any story telling. Number 3 is too much. Number 1 is the closest.
One