Critique Required Which One(s)?

[Brian Moore]

This is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, UAE. I took these photos in November of 2019. I like the first one a lot but feel it might be better to include the full reflection, which is the 2nd photo. Photos 2 and 3 are the same photo but #3 I've cropped square. Looking for your thoughts. Which is best,...1 or 2? And if 2, which is best 2 or 3?

Sony A7R with Canon 24-105L.

Thanks.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Well, they’re all good. Better than good. I’m going to frustrate you by saying I like 1&3 best.

 

[Wes Hall]

1st for me. The balance of the components is very symmetrical to my eyes, whereas the other two have an uneven balance. The tonality is ink like to the sky, really conveys the heat you feel in the middle east.

 

[Milan Vjestica]

I like 3 best!

 

[Brian Moore]

Well, they’re all good. Better than good. I’m going to frustrate you by saying I like 1&3 best.

How frustrating...!

Thanks Rob.

 

[Brian Moore]

1st for me. The balance of the components is very symmetrical to my eyes, whereas the other two have an uneven balance. The tonality is ink like to the sky, really conveys the heat you feel in the middle east.

Thanks Wes. Much appreciated.

 

[Brian Moore]

I like 3 best!

Thanks Milan. Much appreciated.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

It’s a stunning image, Brian.

 

[Brian Moore]

It’s a stunning image, Brian.

Thanks Rob. Appreciated.

 

[Dave Farnes]

It is 2 for me. The full reflection balances the image and the wider perspective sets it within it's environment.

 

[Brian Moore]

It is 2 for me. The full reflection balances the image and the wider perspective sets it within it's environment.

Much appreciated, Dave. Thank you.