I can't decide. Chester Cathedral

Misa-san

Hello all. I don't post very often, more of an observer. Especially when it comes to images, but I'm really torn. In quickly processing them I think I've answered my own question, but I'm not totally sure.

In any case - these are from my recent trip to Chester in the Cathedral, I took so many pictures of the windows. Any comments or criticisms would be welcome, I don't get much outside input on my stuff.

superflyninja

any bigger versions? Im liking number two the most.There seems a sense of calm to the image.

Misa-san

I have them up on my Flickr if you'd prefer.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34043453@N07/

I like how some of the textures look in 2, but the colours are drawing me to number 1.

GavinZac

I think I prefer the last one, the subtle colour differences in the glass are more interesting than the bright green leaves IMO.

Misa-san

That's why I like it too, it's what has me torn between it and the first one ...

32finn

no.2 for me also!

smelltheglove

I definitely prefer the first one, definitely.

Heebie

First one. I'm a fiend for contrast, and saturation.

Ettna

No 1 for me, I love the texture and faults in the old glass.

pullandbang

No. 3 for me.

The first one is too saturated IMHO - all I see is greenery beyond the glass.

No. 2 is just bland.

No. 3 is interesting (what is Jan 22?), well exposed and has nice detail in the catch.

My 2c worth!

Misa-san

I don't know the significance of the dates on the windows.

As much as I love the 3rd, I think I'll keep that for my personal collection.
I pulled some of the colour out of 1, that was SOOC as it was.

IamBlip

Sorry but i dont really like any of them and all for the same reasons...the crop looks all wrong to me, I think they would look better with the diamond glass in the "photo frame" and with some of the wall above the window frame shown too.

Also the (lettering JAN 22) seems of some signifigent part of the window but yet its not visable enough (on my screen) and keeps drawing my eye to find out what the last letter is. If i did have to pick one i'd go with No. 1.

Misa-san

Couldn't resist. They're only for myself afterall.

Appreciate the feedback. The textures drew me to try B+W but it doesn't lend itself to this particular.



I'll have some more up from the trip soon enough - lots more windows!

Thecageyone

3rd one is my pick of the 3. Very nice, I'd keep the subtle colours in.

AnCatDubh

#3. nicer colours and more interesting to my mind.