A classic location in County Galway. Which of these do you prefer, left or right? I can’t decide… - ThreadSky

pkilleenphoto.bsky.social • 6 days ago

A classic location in County Galway.

Which of these do you prefer, left or right?

I can’t decide…

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wolfgangwhyte.bsky.social•4 days ago

Left, says I. The misted silver water long exposure shot may feel a touch clichéd, but it does add an air of timelessness to a piece which is absent on the shot to the right.

Both are good; neither has anything “wrong”, but the left has more right 😉

susanbeth1.bsky.social•4 days ago

The left photo is dreamy, moody.

michaelandrephoto.bsky.social•6 days ago

right. just feels more real

16553km.bsky.social•5 days ago

I would say the right, except that the water isn't reflecting the colour of the sky, so it doesn't feel real. Both are beautiful though

nerdlybynature.bsky.social•6 days ago

Left

alexandreparrot.bsky.social•6 days ago

The left. Beautiful picture.

sparklyseaster.bsky.social•6 days ago

They're both absolutely stunning!!!

aliciaclewis.bsky.social•5 days ago

Left for me…

ssickels.bsky.social•6 days ago

Definitely the left. I like that the sky and water colors are similar. And the “S” in the cloud is great! (And mirrors the jetty.)

joyharebranham.bsky.social•5 days ago

Left, seems real to me. ❤️ Too much drama on the right. Awesome composition. The one on the left would definitely be hanging on the wall.

canarytis.bsky.social•6 days ago

I like left, it's soothing. Right is beautiful but with more drama.

faudio.bsky.social•6 days ago

Oof, so hard. Gun to my head? I'd say left.

alonzyalonzo.bsky.social•5 days ago

Left. Beautiful picture!

peterhuppertz.net•6 days ago

Left.

ricardopagano.bsky.social•5 days ago

Neither can I , they are both equally brilliant 👍

farothiel.bsky.social•6 days ago

Left, I love the muted colors in that one.

miffedmennogooner.bsky.social•5 days ago

You don’t have to decide!

pkilleenphoto.bsky.social•5 days ago

Thank you!

geor65.bsky.social•5 days ago

Right 👍

maxsang.bsky.social•6 days ago

The colours on the right are 'correct'. On the other hand, I think a B&W version of the one on the left might be the best. Compositionally simplest.

220221whatever.bsky.social•4 days ago

right

canyoner0.bsky.social•4 days ago

The right one if I had to pick (both beautiful tho)

roblowephoto.bsky.social•6 days ago

Meant to say as well… the FL on right is just perfect while the left looks a tad wide for subject. A cracking frame though. Both of ‘em!

roblowephoto.bsky.social•6 days ago

Right feels more realistic and draws the eye to centre frame more easily. Left appears a little more worked on and the right pleases my brain more. A bit more natural.

jgmonte922.bsky.social•6 days ago

Left

glenn-rob.bsky.social•6 days ago

I think the composition of the right picture is better, but I prefer the colour and light of the one on the left.

chrisnielsen.bsky.social•6 days ago

The left. The path entering on an angle doesn’t quite look right to me. Prefer the lack of colour on left one too, it’s less distracting

anamca.bsky.social•6 days ago

Right for me, seems more natural and the reflected light adds depth and interest.

jenanke42.bsky.social•5 days ago

The first conveys more calm and the second more drama. I would prefer the first.

melonman1981.bsky.social•4 days ago

Left is my preference, both great shots all the same. Kudos 🙌

martinmoelle.bsky.social•5 days ago

Left

shanebuckner.bsky.social•6 days ago

I prefer the right. Both are beautiful, but I like the curve into the frame leading you in a gentle S-curve through the image and finally to the building. Great composition, Paul! 👌🏼

thomaswickinger.bsky.social•6 days ago

Left,by a mile.
I prefer the way they path curves in this one.

rock-rex.bsky.social•6 days ago

I'd go for the right-hand one, if I had to choose.

mikecurry.bsky.social•5 days ago

Left for me. Atmosphere!

pkilleenphoto.bsky.social•5 days ago

Thanks, Mike. Left was my first ever visit to the location.

fotodefer.bsky.social•6 days ago

Left, although both are fantastic, is where heaven and earth quickly lead the eye to read the photo. But yes, I would also have difficulty in choosing. Greetings from Spain.

jamesthecurious.bsky.social•3 days ago

The right feels less "fine art" and more HDR with the color saturation. The left feels more "fine art," but it looks just so similar to other "fine art" photos. Definitely no right answer here just opinion

pkilleenphoto.bsky.social•3 days ago

Ohhh HDR isn’t a good thing!

jamesthecurious.bsky.social•3 days ago

It's a certain esthetic many people like, but it isn't my thing

pkilleenphoto.bsky.social•3 days ago

I agree with you, HDR has never been my thing as I think it looks nasty. Not something I’ve ever tried either. As you say, it’s all opinions!

anyoldname.bsky.social•5 days ago

I prefer the light and movement in the LE in the left (particularly the lightness and contrast in the sea) but prefer the composition in the right.

cbernier.bsky.social•6 days ago

Left

jamara33.bsky.social•6 days ago

Going for left . Jetty/path centred leading into a body of water is so overdone in landscape photography. Plus i like the muted colours better.

artxchemistry.com•5 days ago

At first I thought "right". But looking at them larger, I'm finding my eye drawn toward the distant mountains by the "god beams" near the edge of frame in the right one, whereas the left version leads me strongly to the house and keeps me there.

And tomorrow I may change my mind. Both excellent.

janenodough.bsky.social•6 days ago

Yes. Each brings it's own feel to the table.

lone--wolf.bsky.social•6 days ago

I love both, but I'd go with the right. I prefer the colors on it better.

rosiepines.bsky.social•6 days ago

Both are lovely, but I prefer the more monochromatic, minimalistic one on the left.
Great location too (takes a note for my trip to Ireland next year).

labellost.bsky.social•5 days ago

Left ☺️

vathpela.uncooperative.org•5 days ago

Well, I don't see the banding in the water on the right, which is a distinct advantage but maybe not what you're after since it relies so much on the whole software and hardware stack. But that said I think I like the right one more anyway.

vathpela.uncooperative.org•5 days ago

I think it's the greens in the moss and lichen that's doing it for me.

houndkirk.bsky.social•3 days ago

I like them both but the right one just edges it for me. I think it’s the colour in the water

comshorelines.bsky.social•6 days ago

My great grandparents had a little white farmhouse cottage in Co Galway. They built a new house next to it on the farm, where my mum grew up.

geek40k.bsky.social•5 days ago

Both magnificent. To my taste, I like left more. But it really only matters which you like most - I’m not the artist.

pkilleenphoto.bsky.social•5 days ago

Thank you Simon. I actually like both but was interrogated see what others though. Great memories in making both images!

geek40k.bsky.social•5 days ago

I think they’re both wonderful. I think the reason I lean toward the left one is the desaturation of it - it’s almost, but beautifully not quite - monochrome.

A work of art, both.

listermj.bsky.social•6 days ago

The R one for me Paul. I really like the colours of it.

bobhathaway.bsky.social•6 days ago

tough choice. Both are quite nice. I like the reflection in 2 but the smoothness of water and sky adding to the simplicity in 1. Either works.

mobi85.bsky.social•6 days ago

Right! Love the colours

adrianedmondson.bsky.social•4 days ago

Left

photo-re.bsky.social•6 days ago

For me the left. The soft water, the sky and the soft color tones touch me more.

freeroamingphoto.bsky.social•6 days ago

I think the composition on the right is a little stronger. Both are beautiful tough!

ryureitachi.bsky.social•6 days ago

Love them both but right if I have to choose. The Path draws me in more than the one in the left image. Color as well.

babbybryan.bsky.social•6 days ago

The left. The extent of the blur in the water better matches the sky in my opinion.

tygerfire.bsky.social•6 days ago

R one. L one is too polished. IMHO.

scottwin.bsky.social•5 days ago

Left for me, it looks a bit "cleaner"

davidsoncameron.bsky.social•5 days ago

left

modernminstrel.bsky.social•6 days ago

Right. Though I wish it were cropped differently with a little more open space to the left and the building further out of center. A beautiful place I haven’t seen in person for 10 years now though, and both took me back there in an instant.

janetsville.bsky.social•6 days ago

Which is more realistic to the color of the scene? My grandmother was from County Cork, btw.

pkilleenphoto.bsky.social•6 days ago

Both are 100% realistic to when they were shot. These images were made three years apart.

janetsville.bsky.social•2 days ago

Beautiful!

daisymaedog.bsky.social•5 days ago

The right one.

alecmurrell.bsky.social•6 days ago

I think if you completely desaturated the one on the left, a monochrome version would make for a more powerful image, IMHO. Both very nice images though!

alleinimwald.bsky.social•6 days ago

The left one. I like this mood more, it's easier on the eyes.

sirup.bsky.social•6 days ago

Left 👍

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