Poll: Flash or No Flash?
ktuli — Sat, 01/30/2010 - 20:26
Yet another style of post to try out today...
Sometimes, I try multiple settings for a photograph and then when I get home I either forget to delete the lesser quality shots or as is more often the case, debate which version is better. Sometimes I'll have multiple versions of a photo that I like each version for various reasons.
That's where you come in - from time to time, I'll post those multiple versions and leave it open to a vote as to which version is the best.
Today's photo set was done as easily as using the flash for one shot and not using the flash for the other.
Flash Version Technical Data: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II at 89mm, 1/60 sec at f/4.5. ISO 400. Flash Auto. No Post Production. Near Frisco Pier, Cape Hatteras, NC.
No Flash Version Technical Data: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II at 89mm, 1/13 sec at f/4.5. ISO 400. Flash Off. No Post Production. Near Frisco Pier, Cape Hatteras, NC.
Honestly, I'm torn! I can't decide which version I like better. What about you?
Cast your vote, leave some comments to back up your vote!
- Bill
I like this picture with the flash because it focuses only on the sign without all the clutter in the background.(but really what do I know)
I like the no flash version better (apparently I'm the only one) because it makes it look like more of a scene and less a picture of a sign which, let's face it, isn't the most exciting sign in the world. In the flash photo, the reflectiveness of the sign and the brightness of the red tape on its post also bug me.
The tone is almost completely different. With no flash it's almost more cool. Then with the flash there is a more warm tone theme. I love this image Bill, absolutely awesome.
The flash one almost looks like a crime scene photo instead of what I believe is it's intended message which is "Turtles nest here". The non flash version captures the sandy beach in the background as well as the actual mood and available light at the time the shot was taken. The Flash one would have been cool with a Cop escorting some guy with a shovel in handcuffs though!
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