Concert In The Park Series

[swmdrayfan]

Last weekend, the wife and I took in a concert at a local park. In the continuing experience of trying new things, this was my first attempt at such an event. Which ones work, and which don't? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks.
John
#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

[Marc2B4]

#2 works. I see emotion and passion in the face of the conductor. I actually like the baton being slightly blurred, it shows motion, it illustrates that he's actually involved in the performance. #3 is an almost, if you'd have gotten the eye contact, or gotten him looking up, it's a great shot. As it is, it's an almost.

Mark

[readingr]

Mark has already said what I was and I agree #2 is the best

Roger

[livin4lax09]

number 2 is awesome. Only think i would want to see is a little lower crop so you get more of the musicians as well.

[PrevailingConditions]

I agree with livin on #2, having some of the musicians would provide more context. I would also add a vote for the last one. You get a sense of the people enjoying the music with the musicians nicely blurred in the background.

PC

[swmdrayfan]

Thanks for the input everyone. In #2 there were things at the bottom of the picture that just cried out to be cropped away.
John

[Frog]

Afraid I have to disagree. I like 1 and 3 best. #2 looks more like an evangelist or something.

[swmdrayfan]

Afraid I have to disagree. I like 1 and 3 best. #2 looks more like an evangelist or something.

He was preachin' the gospel according to John Williams (Superman theme, Jurassic Park theme, Harry Potter theme)