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ben egbert wrote:
This is pretty neat, the processing and the subject, his hands are as much of the story as the knife. For me the other composition was stronger and I can't say why.
Thanks Ben,
See AuntiPode's rework below.
Difference between my first image and this is the geometry of lines and angles. I much, much prefer the simple diagonal in the first compared to the horizontal position of the knife in the second. To me, the horizontal position clips the balance of the image, leaving the eye wanting more but unable to get there. Rigid, highly structured, with no room for visual movement compared to the first.
Interestingly, Karen's rotation and re-positioning the knife, to me, improves the image immensely by producing a more enjoyable viewing aesthetic. Notice the knife and hands now intersect and divide the frame into two major triangles plus the knife generally defines a major diagonal.
Too, simplifying the background improves.
Anyway, my thoughts...
Bob
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