Scaffolding, With Or Without, Which Is Better? - Holga...

[mtbbrian]

I was out and about downtown Salt Lake City recently and saw this scaffolding that looked kind of interesting.
I made two exposures.
Which do you think is the better of the two?
Why?
Thanks!

Brian

With someone climbing on it?



Or without someone climbing on it?

[julsoph]

Well, I kind of feel like the guy is necessary, although both pictures are appealing with the patterns of the scaffolding. I do like the light better in the second w/o him...it almost seems "heavenly"...lol. But I think the worker gives more to the picture.

Emily

[Don Schaeffer]

You need the man to give it focus. The holga is not so good with abstracts because it isn't sharp enough. It need sentiment to work.

[Coastal Flyer]

I prefer the first shot with the worker and the exposier is better. The second is just off, color, lighting. One is nice.

CF

[charm87]

I agree, photo #1 is best. The guy creates the story that completes the shot. And I like where you have him in the frame. Better contrast in that one, too.

[payn817]

With, the other one just looks too busy, or plain or something. I'm not sure, but the one with the guy is more pleasing to me.

[molaselake]

I would say just about everything is better in the first picture. The tonality is lovely and the guy creates a pleasing release from the monotony of the scaffolding. I thoroughly enjoy it.