EHN! Project #13

I am so undecided on these two images. I like 'em both, but only one can be chosen for the project.
BTW, the first is not a crop of the second, it is a another shot of the scene.

What do you guys think?!

End Homelessness Now! Project #13 - Maria & Michael

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No 2 puts the scene in context better. Without the cardboard we don't know that the couple are not just a couple of mates waiting for the guy in the background to get his cash so they can go to the pub.

The message is much clearer in No 2. However, as a photograph, No 1 is stronger, which is probably what causes your indecision.

To me what really talks to the viewer in this sort of photo is the subject's eyes (No I was never good at anatomy:roll

While I see what John is saying about context, I could make a case for the first one.

No 1 for me Paul, as John points out there's less context but as part of the overall project it should be obvious.

The perspective in #2 leads my eye to the left & out of frame, whereas #1 holds my attention apart from the guy at the cashpoint which is kinda symbolic of the ignorance of the public to the daily struggle of the homeless. He's wearing earphones to block out the world, taking notes from a machine whilst the couple beg for coins.

Exactly so!

Thanks guys.

Another vote for No1 here.

There seems to be a quite desperation in her eyes in the first that is lost in the second.

Regards
PaulM

No 1 for me too. On my laptop monitor it looks like it would be worth trying to lighten the man at the cashpoint's face a little, but it varies slightly depending on the angle one looks at the image, so you'd have to check it out on a calibrated monitor or a print.

Good shot as always! Kris.

I feel that the first image shows more despair on the females face than the second image. I can understand what John is relating to, but the first image has had more impact on myself, making the man at the cash point irreverent, as my eyes were drawn immediately to the two faces at the lower level, only my interpretation of course.

Another vote for #1. I do agree with JR, but I think the context that might be lost in #1 is sufficiently clear from the project title.

Great shot btw,
Prieni

No no. 1 for me. keep on doin what you doing

Thanks all, appreciate it.

Actually I'm with John on #2, just to be awkward

To add to your problems, I go for two as well. RR commented on the way you were led out of the frame to the left, which to me re-enforces the message that this issue is so easy to walk away from. Also, having all of the subject in the frame again highlights the isolation and distances the viewer. Your call (but a bit of dodging on ATM man would help if you stick on 1)!