Garibaldi, Ore., No. 1

No 2 is a photographers composition and it works. I feel this would resonate more with the general viewing public as it alludes to the loneliness/dangers etc of what fishing means to some. The open water is pivotal here - just my opinion and thoughts of course!

I actually prefer this compositon. The other one is tight but perhaps more of a traditional way of composing. This one allows for some interpretation with the open water on the left. To me, it breathes more.

Perhaps a little could be taken off the bottom, but perfection isn't always perfect.

My opinion usually seems to differ from others but to me the squiggly reflections are kind of a distraction. In fact I thought it was pollution in the water until I read your description. I prefer #2

While there may be land off to the right of the building, this composition creates, for me, the sense that this is a building out in the middle of the ocean and that these 2 or 3 boats have found it to seek refuge. It says "lonely" and "hope" and I prefer it much more than the other.

I grew up on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay and the other composition looks like a working image that I would see or drive past every single day...

thanks for all the thoughtful feedback on these two pics .... you've all made some interesting points and given me some things to think about

rich