Which DCL sunset do you like?

[revans00]

Here is a series of sunsets taken overlaid with the DCL logo (I shot the picture thru one of the doors with the logo etched in the glass).

Which one do you like (and why)?

1. Focus far, logo on bottom.

2. Focus near, logo on bottom.

3. Focus far, logo over sun

4. Focus near, logo center.

5. Focus near, big logo

6. Focus near, logo on top

7. Focus near, logo center, under exposed.

8. Focus far, logo center

 

[ssanders79]

I prefer #7 the best even though the streaks from cleaning are present. I like the darker colors. My only suggestion would be to straighten the horizon on all of them. The logo will not look strange with a slight rotation, but the horizon will stick out all day.

I did not like 1,2,3,4,5, and 8 because the railing was distracting.

 

[SrisonS]

I'd probably go with #2, with #7 a close second.

For one, I think it's WAY better to have the logo in focus. Because it's pretty centered, and has nice edges to it, the sharp focus looks good. You could even make #2 a little darker, which I think might help it. I also don't mind the railing myself. I remember trying to get a similar shot, and wanting to include the railing; because it was a part of the 'scene'. And it gives the sense that you're standing there taking in this beautiful view.

But #7 is perfect if you don't like the railing. Maybe just crop the top to where the logo is dead center.

But great variations there.

 

[AndrewWG]

Of all of them, I would go with #1. The subject of the photos is the sunset and should be in focus. The logo being out of focus in this situation is fine by me as it is secondary to the sunset and still gives the viewer the knowledge of it being from a DCL ship.

 

[raysnkaysmom]

I vote #8 or #1..

 

[WDWFigment]

Crop 7 tighter, clone the streaks, and it wins. Otherwise, 6 after cropping the rail.

 

[revans00]

I prefer #7 the best even though the streaks from cleaning are present. I like the darker colors. My only suggestion would be to straighten the horizon on all of them. The logo will not look strange with a slight rotation, but the horizon will stick out all day.

I did not like 1,2,3,4,5, and 8 because the railing was distracting.

Thanks ssanders79! I had straighted a set of these images, but uploaded from the wrong folder - check now, they should be better.

I'd probably go with #2, with #7 a close second.

For one, I think it's WAY better to have the logo in focus. Because it's pretty centered, and has nice edges to it, the sharp focus looks good. You could even make #2 a little darker, which I think might help it. I also don't mind the railing myself. I remember trying to get a similar shot, and wanting to include the railing; because it was a part of the 'scene'. And it gives the sense that you're standing there taking in this beautiful view.

But #7 is perfect if you don't like the railing. Maybe just crop the top to where the logo is dead center.

But great variations there.

Thanks for the thumbs-up SrisonS! I've been taking a few of these over the years and this sunset and the orientation of the ship was just perfect!

Of all of them, I would go with #1. The subject of the photos is the sunset and should be in focus. The logo being out of focus in this situation is fine by me as it is secondary to the sunset and still gives the viewer the knowledge of it being from a DCL ship.

Thanks AndrewWG!

Crop 7 tighter, clone the streaks, and it wins. Otherwise, 6 after cropping the rail.

<GRIN>Next time, I'll ask the guys in the yellow suits to work a little more on the glass!


Thank you everyone for the feedback. Definitely made me think; In retrospect, I was not clear in my own mind whether I was imaging the sunset or the logo; I had simply thought they made a great set. Certainly deciding on the subject defines where the focus should be. Seeing the different comments is interesting insight into what others focus on.

If the subject is the logo, then it seems best for it to be centered, and the railing is generally OK (and of course, the logo must be in focus).

If the subject is the sunset, then obviously the focus must be far (infinity) and the logo should be above or below (rule of "thirds") and nothing else (no railing).

I love this board!