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wyn borkins

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33. george, I like the second image better than the first (image)

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Tue Jul 1, 2025, 02:25 AM

Jul 1

I also suggest (a possible) re-shoot to improve composition and lighting

(1) Raise window blinds to eliminate extraneous horizontal shadowing

(2) Add more chair (in frame) to improve rationale for overall (chair/shadow) image effect

(3) Focus on chair and it's reflection on backwall with millwork. Your second image nicely displays chair just below millwork and decent amount of wall area just above millwork

(4) Perhaps reposition chair in incoming light for improved chair/shadow effect

(5) For a different presentation, maybe try to focus on the shadow while leaving the chair in slight blur

These are only suggestions - only suggestions - only suggestions. Your friend, Wyn

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Wicker Chair Shadow -- Can't decide--do you like one or the other, or both or neither? Thanks! [View all] George McGovern Jun 28 OP

I like 2. FalloutShelter Jun 28 #1

I missed that! EarthAbides Jun 28 #5

That does make sense FalloutShelter. Thanks! Then again confusion is my normal . . . George McGovern Jun 28 #8

Second one EarthAbides Jun 28 #2

Thanks EarthAbides. Really like your username! George McGovern Jun 28 #10

I like the top one. Not taking up so much of the frame Tadpole Raisin Jun 28 #3

Thanks Tadpole Raisin. I tend toward perspective. I appreciate yours. George McGovern Jun 28 #11

Thx! I was photography and layout editor in college and Tadpole Raisin Jun 28 #14

Thank You Tadpole Raisin! You still have a good eye. Do you take many pictures? George McGovern Jun 28 #17

I like the light and dark contrast in the second one. mwmisses4289 Jun 28 #4

Thanks mwmisses4289. Light and dark can contrast nicely. Waxing philosophically, George McGovern Jun 28 #12

This is where I come down, too. ShazzieB Jun 28 #22

Thanks ShazzieB. George McGovern Jun 28 #23

Love them both! Easterncedar Jun 28 #6

Thanks Easterncedar! Your viewpoint encompasses my indecision. I welcome your elegant comment. George McGovern Jun 28 #13

Second. usonian Jun 28 #7

Thanks usonian. I like your non-ambivalence. George McGovern Jun 28 #15

Second one.... anciano Jun 28 #9

Thanks anciano. For looking and evaluating. George McGovern Jun 28 #16

I like both but I think I am leaning toward #2. I like the brown/white stripes on the first one LoisB Jun 28 #18

Thank You Lois. Well, if you get tired of leaning, feel free to sit down in the chair . . . George McGovern Jun 28 #19

LOL! Folks, George will be here all week; don't forget to tip your waitress. LoisB Jun 28 #20

1st 1 is a more interesting composition. mopinko Jun 28 #21

Thanks mopinko for viewing and replying. George McGovern Jun 28 #24

I think I like the second one better George. Diamond_Dog Jun 29 #25

Thanks Diamond_Dog! George McGovern Jun 29 #28

#2 is a better visual. In the first pic, the top left triangular shadow is a distraction. DUU Jun 29 #26

Thanks DUU. I appreciate your opinion. George McGovern Jun 29 #30

Focus on the chair and shadow... GiqueCee Jun 29 #27

Thanks so much GiqueCee. I think most everyone agrees with you. George McGovern Jun 29 #31

Definitely the second one. Phoenix61 Jun 29 #29

Thanks Phoenix61. I value your view. George McGovern Jun 29 #32

george, I like the second image better than the first (image) wyn borkins Jul 1 #33

Very worthwhile suggestions Wyn! I'll keep your reply window open for quick reference. Thanks!! George McGovern Jul 1 #34