Which is more compelling? - DPChallenge Forums

05/24/2005 07:18:57 PM · #1

Obviously the second one shows more action but the first one feels more... full of suspense, maybe, to me? What do you think? What should I have done differently? Comments on the photos are appreciated.

These were shot at the local Ren Fair with my Sigma 105mm. The aperture was likely 2.8 and the shutter speed, while I don't have it in front of me, was obviously pretty fast ;)

05/24/2005 07:22:23 PM · #2

The first has more suspense and you can see both subjects more clearly. The second has a cleaner background though and is nice too. I'd love to see a tight crop on both of these, maybe from the waist up.

05/24/2005 07:26:10 PM · #3

Thank you! I would have never considered a closer crop, I'll give that a shot when I'm in front of the originals. And thanks for the comment elsewhere in my portfolio too ;)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

05/24/2005 07:30:08 PM · #4

You're quite welcome. There's a Ren Fest coming up in NY in August. Usually I go just for the grog,smoked Turkey drumsticks and wenches but maybe I'll even bring my camera this time.

Travis99

Canon EOS-5D

05/24/2005 07:35:50 PM · #5

i think I would like the second one better with the first crop.

docpjv

Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS

05/24/2005 07:37:11 PM · #6

Originally posted by Travis99:

i think I would like the second one better with the first crop.

Absolutely agree.

05/24/2005 07:39:39 PM · #7

Huh? You mean horizontal instead of vertical?

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

05/24/2005 08:57:47 PM · #8

I'll assume you mean horizontal. I'll give that a try tomorrow and post the results.

Pug-H

Pentax K10D

05/24/2005 09:16:11 PM · #9

So, what's Ren Fest? (I like the pictures, by the way.)

05/24/2005 09:20:00 PM · #10

Both images are very sharp and colourful. I like the horizontal composition better of the two. Some sense of motion would probably add quite a bit to the images.

Do you have any that aren't stop action?

The Byno

Kodak CX4230

05/24/2005 09:22:02 PM · #11

Second one is much better. Shows more action and is more fun to look at.

05/24/2005 09:25:40 PM · #12

Originally posted by Pug-H:

So, what's Ren Fest? (I like the pictures, by the way.)

Thanks! It's this!

05/24/2005 09:27:02 PM · #13

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

I don't- I was specifically hoping to capture the splintering of the lances. I didn't think it'd have the same impact if they were blurred. Oh well, guess I'll have to try next year.... when I'm in Australia ;) That's okay, I think they do them there too!

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05/24/2005 09:28:15 PM · #14

Thanks for the comments, by the way!

05/24/2005 09:28:25 PM · #15

Originally posted by ahaze:

Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Both images are very sharp and colourful. I like the horizontal composition better of the two. Some sense of motion would probably add quite a bit to the images.

Do you have any that aren't stop action?

I don't- I was specifically hoping to capture the splintering of the lances. I didn't think it'd have the same impact if they were blurred. Oh well, guess I'll have to try next year.... when I'm in Australia ;) That's okay, I think they do them there too!

I think they do them all over the world. Enjoy Oz. You'll have to go to the camel races near Alice Springs.

05/24/2005 09:46:02 PM · #16

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

You'll have to go to the camel races near Alice Springs.

Oooh! I hadn't wanted to really visit Alice Springs or Uluru till you said that! :)

05/24/2005 10:02:48 PM · #17

A book you might want to read:

A Town Like Alice - by Nevil Shute

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

05/24/2005 10:05:36 PM · #18

Other places to see near Alice Springs:

The Olgas
Kings Canyon

rblanton

Canon EOS-10D

05/24/2005 11:36:13 PM · #19

The more compelling of the two for me is the second, wood flying and point scored. The first presents a more detail of the combat. As to what to do different, both are good shots. I have seen shots captured just prior to both lances hitting with distance still between the horses, this creates suspense and desire to know the outcome. Just guess it depends what you are going for. Nice shots.

05/24/2005 11:56:27 PM · #20

Originally posted by rblanton:

Thank you! It was my first time shooting a joust, not to mention the fact that I don't have a whole lot of experience shooting action in general- so lots of shots were flubbed learning to anticipate the moment. My positioning could have been better, but unfortunately we got to the arena after it had already filled up and I didn't really have my pick of spots. All things considered I'm pretty happy with the results, but you're right, I would have liked more separation between the two- or better yet, a shot looking right between the horses!

Every time I look at the photo with the wood flying I'm reminded of the movie "Knight's Tale". Ah, Heath :)

05/25/2005 04:21:08 PM · #21

Here are some different crops based on your suggestions. What do you think?

05/25/2005 04:28:30 PM · #22

Sent you a crop idea on email

05/25/2005 04:31:47 PM · #23

Originally posted by rscorp:

Sent you a crop idea on email

Cool, do you mind if I post it?

05/25/2005 04:33:46 PM · #24

Of course not. It's your photo.