B&W - I can't decide which one (involves a dead gull if you're squeamish)

[Candor]

I can't decide which one I like the most. Also, I may need to crop some of the bottom of the 1st pic but I kind of like the composition the way it is. Any C&C welcome. Thanks.

1.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/mdavies_01/IMG_3898.jpg


2.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/mdavies_01/IMG_3890.jpg

[BPL]

#2 seems more dramatic if that's what you're looking for.

[jgrussell]

I agree that #2 is far more dramatic.

[Sisyphus]

I prefer #2 for the detail, though the bird seems a bit lifeless.

[RealtorGuy508]

I prefer #2 for the detail, though the bird seems a bit lifeless.



Um....it'd dead.:rolleyes: I agree. I like #2

[powerslave]

I prefer #2 for the detail, though the bird seems a bit lifeless.
Dark humor FTW.

#2 for me too.

[beano]

I prefer #2 for the detail, though the bird seems a bit lifeless.

That made me chuckle... :lol:

#2 for me. ;)

[SAB_Click]

Each to their own I suppose :(

With #1 your footprints in the photograph show this for what it comes across as to me - you've found a dead bird on the beach, walked up to it, looked at it and then decided to snap it. I don't want to seem rude but personally I would move on and make something better. That's only my opinion others may disagree.

[Candor]

Thanks for all your comments! I just couldn't decide but it looks like #2 is the clear winner so far.

I prefer #2 for the detail, though the bird seems a bit lifeless.

Good one.

Each to their own I suppose :(

With #1 your footprints in the photograph show this for what it comes across as to me - you've found a dead bird on the beach, walked up to it, looked at it and then decided to snap it. I don't want to seem rude but personally I would move on and make something better. That's only my opinion others may disagree.

The disturbances in the sand to the left are actually mounds of sand made by crabs outside their nest/burrow or whatever you call it. There probably is foot print or two in there though. That's basically what I did, walk up to it on a desolate beach and it was windy and I had my 100-400mm but didn't want to change lenses so I took a couple of shots and moved on to what I was really there to shoot.

[CustomMinds]

i think you should rotate the picture 180 and make it look like a flying seagull.

[neumanns]

I prefer #1...to me the larger expanse of the ocean tells a better story.

Life is toufgh on the seashore.

I like the inclusion of the boat also even if iot is not part of the story...it does add intrest to me.