With what was likely the last winter storm of the season last week I was able to get out and shoot some local images (road conditions proved too bad otherwise....).
Every time I shoot images during a storm I am freshly reminded of the unique challenges. To this end I have added a blog entry to my site as following, feel free to check it out as you wish (feedback always appreciated if you do).
https://www.alanbrownphotography.com/blog/snowstorm-challenge
I have included shots taken that day below - on the last two I'd be interested to know if you prefer the portrait or landscape format of the same scene, and of course I'm always appreciative of any comments (good OR bad - that's how we learn.....).
Nice shots !
I think the landscape format works a bit better than the portrait, but did you consider square ?
In the portrait format, I like that the first tree has breathing room top and bottom, but in the landscape view I like that there is less cut off from that same first tree on the left side ...
Thanks Ian. I have tried a square crop but I think that diminishes the impact of the yellow sign.
That for me is a critical element in the composition, but I can understand if you/others feel different.
I'm looking forward to seeing if there is any consensus or our individual preferences shine through and split the decision.
Portrait.
I am a big fan of leading lines in landscape photography, so I would rather see the side of the first tree chopped than the top. Portrait also has a great use of negative space.
Thanks for your thoughts Dean!