Which one is better and why?

[Emile Cilliers]

In response to Tesarver's challenge here are 3 pics

Which one is better and why?

1

IMG_2608 by Emile Cilliers, on Flickr

2

IMG_2610 by Emile Cilliers, on Flickr

3

IMG_2606 by Emile Cilliers, on Flickr

[Treff]

Re: Which one is better and why?

Number 3 for me. It holds the attention immediately. The eye is taken right into the pic by the circle of light. There is movement which in my opinion adds rather than detracts and everyone can see a youngster enjoying the moment with his family which your pic captures very well. Nice. I also like the background figures and the lighting on their faces. Just on criticism is that you've chopped the young fellas feet off.
Cheers
Treff

[AndyA]

Re: Which one is better and why?

No 3 for me too. The white van in 1 and 2 is a bit distracting.

[tesarver]

Re: Which one is better and why?

THe 3rd image because of the circle being made by the boy. It just grabs the eye IMO.

Tom

[Seb24]

Re: Which one is better and why?

As a novice its great to read how the pro's interpret a shot, my initial draw was 1, but after going over what had been said and scrutinising more and more its 3 for me, the ring of light certainly catches the eye and draws you in.