Springtime

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Springtime in Central Park. Regardless of what goes on around us, the birds still sing and flowers bloom. Comments welcomed.

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[Geoff F]

For me, Daniel, the second one is definitely the best. Third one is OK though.

I'm not so keen on the camera angle with #1. Bottom left corner, has a flower cluster which is cut in have by the frame edge. I would suggest cropping tighter at the bottom and left side to remove the lower clusters, but keeping the trunk intact.

[Dave Humphries]

Hi Daniel,

I like the first best personally, it is the perspective and that you can see detail of the blooms.

That said, as Geoff notes, it could perhaps be framed better.

In #2, I would crop or clone out the half bench seat if the shot were mine.

#3 might also 'work' better, perhaps with the person (for scale/interest) standing or crouching in a different place in the composition.

I hope my musings are helpful,
Dave

[Manfred M]

+1 to what Geoff and Dave have written. Their comments nicely sum up my observations and views as well.

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Thank you Geoof, Dave and Manfred for your input. Only the third photo was croped. Not sure about the crop or the original image.

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[Wavelength]

I too like the second one best ...and third one is nicer without cropping.

[Geoff F]

Yes, I agree that the third one looks better as a wider scene. You could possibly try a small crop from the top and left side but I suspect the original might still be the best option.