Help Me Choose

[rgs]

Sometimes we are too close to see clearly, so help me choose. Do you prefer the one with the two branches removed or the original one? Why.

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

At first, I prefer the one with the branches removed. The nearby foliage nicely frames the scene on the other side of the water.

But, I looked at that one first, so it is possible that I would prefer the other one, if I had looked at it first instead.

[Jeremy Roussak]

I prefer the first, without the branches, because they interfere with the view while adding nothing.

However, just as significant is the leafy branch to the right overly distracting, which I find spoils the shot. It's worth a return trip, though: I like the way the leaves at the top centre frame the island trees.

Jeremy

[michael ellis]

I like the branches removed. It's a clearer picture to me that way. I don't find the other foliage as distracting as those bare branches hanging down.

Michael

[Sean H]

Well said

I like the branches removed. It's a clearer picture to me that way. I don't find the other foliage as distracting as those bare branches hanging down.

Michael