Had a great day of shooting in Shenandoah last weekend to capture amazing autumn colors and trying to pull out my best set of images. Had a few variations of this shot, and having trouble deciding on the best version. I'm leaning toward 3, although I like 2 as well. I think 1 get cut, but looking for your thoughts on best version, and any other editing feedback you may have. Thanks!
FWIW, I like the first one best. The composition is cleaner. The lines of the bleached wood lead your eye into the lines of the landscape. The plants in the lower right of #2 and bush in the lower left of #3 clutter that somewhat.
In what reality does everyone agree with me? If I said something universally true, it was an accident. I really expected someone would argue at least a little bit.
I agree with Andrew, the first shot is the best of the three (in my opinion). The old tree seems more like a distraction in the second photo, and is blocked by too much brush in the third.
I do kinda like the third shot. More of the branch and the bush providing more context.