f/2.8 or f/22 ??

Can't decide which version I prefer, so what does everyone here think??

Same set up, one shot at f/2.8 the other at f/22, hence the title.

The 2.8 I like how it shows an effect of motion that was not there, however at f/22 I like that everything seems sharp & in focus

Thanks to everyone in advance, your input is much appreciated

1st one. It felt like I was flying a plane coming in for a landing.

I like F/22

I normally like shallow DOF, but not at the focal plane you used in the 2nd photo.

The grain of the wood adds a lot of character. I think it would look best with the area nearest the camera in focus and at maybe F/4 or so to get a bit more in focus but still go to creamy soft in the distance.

First one, for sure, in my opinion.

I ask myself this question all the time. I find I don't usually like shots where the close detail is OOF. F/2.8 would have worked better if the fore/min-ground was in focus instead.

f/22 for me.

last one for me.

F22 looks better to me

F22 the top one.

Either way, looks like it was taken from the deck of the Titanic while it was going down. That said, I'll say the f/22 image works better.

#1, no question.

1st one imo.

Actually, neither...the extreme tilt angle is just too much of a turnoff for me. That being said, I think the f/22 shot would have been better served if the immediate foreground had been in focus.

argyle wrote in post #11471184
Actually, neither...the extreme tilt angle is just too much of a turnoff for me. That being said, I think the f/22 shot would have been better served if the immediate foreground had been in focus.

^what he said....I was very distracted.

I like the first one the best. It just catches my eye the most. Keep up the good work.

I prefer the smaller aperture version but as per a couple of previous comments, the angle is just plain weird and the subject matter ie a fence doesn't become anymore compelling for it.