Landscape or Portrait Format

[RobSutton]

Two shots taken at Winskill Stones - a Plant Life reserve on the hill above Settle - I was trying out a new Canon 10 - 20mm Zoom. Was very pleased with the results but am not sure which of the two I prefer:





I think on balance it's the portrait format one, anybody else agree/disagree.

[Paul mabbott]

Both! I think the portrait one perhaps makes a 'better' picture and conveys the linear nature of the rocks while the landscape does what it says - gives a better impression of the landscape!

[ron1863]

I prefer the landscape, don't know why though, it just had a bigger impact on me.

[agrumpycow]

I prefer the landscape. Can't give much of a reason why, I just find it easier to look at.

[StuartDH]

I think the sky in the landscape is a lot more dramatic and really draws your attention to the centre of the photograph. Great photo

[RichBrew]

Rob,

When faced with a subject like yours, I do as you have done, and shoot in both formats. That way you can choose between the images as the mood takes you. I prefer the portrait format as it has strong lead-in lines which you have made good use of with a wide lens: they lead the eye to the focal point-the tree, which is superbly placed in the frame. For me, lots of foreground with wide angle lenses is my usual approach.

RichBrew

[RobSutton]

Thanks for the comments folks - I'm still not really decided. I think it comes down to the sky in the landscape versus the strength of the foreground in the portrait. Rich has the answer I guess take both!

[Ollie]

Very difficult to choose between either as they are both superb. If they were mine I would most definitely use both of them.
Roger

[mh68]

Both are very good shots but to me the portrait shot has a lot more impact.

Mark H

[Deer Hunter]

I always take both Portrait and Landscape formats for any scenic picture - you then have the choice. Like has been said some people prefer portrait some landscape - you can now please both at no cost!