Which version do you prefer?

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Which version do you prefer?

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Choice number one was taken first and is a perfect mirror reflection of a vivid sky
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Choice number two was taken moments after when a few gusts of wind blew through
creating some ripples in the water and giving the water/reflection an artistic quality:
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Both pictures are awesome. However, I prefer the second one a bit more. The slight ripples on the water add a nice visual element to the photo.
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First photo is more classic- second unique. I prefer the second because I tend to like brighter, lighter photos and it has more "radiance". Both are very good.
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For me, it's definitely the second one.
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I like the second one Mav.......the water comes to life in that one and gives me the perspective I would personally be after in that shot.


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Second one. The rippled water gives it a more ethereal feel.
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The second one. On the first one the transition between the white clouds and the mountains is too stark, IMO. The ripples soften that and make it look better.
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Number 2
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The first photo may be harder to take, and that's why people may value perfect reflections. But second one looks better - more varied and interesting patterns/textures. The first one looks somewhat confusing at the first glance, as do many photos with perfect reflections.
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Definitely the 2nd shot for my taste. It feels like it has more depth because of the texture of the water, & life because the water is moving.

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