Horse race... which "night" shot do you like better?

There are two images of NIGHT TIME at the Mormon Row Barn in Grand Teton National Park:
1) a darker image that evokes night time (image is clickable):

and
2) a lighter one (lower ISO) that appears to be daylight, but the stars are visible (this image is clickable also):

Which do you like better? So far, the darker image is winning based on the number of features, but I’m leaning toward #2 above, the lighter of the two.

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Horse race... which "night" shot do you like better? by A.M. Ruttle

Vote which of these night shots you prefer!

Comments

Eivor Kuchta7 months ago

Definitely #2 in my opinion. With that much sky in the image, it’s nice to see more of the details in the clouds. That’s how I feel about this…
Hi Eivor, thanks for joining the fun with this horserace… it seems #2 is winning! AMR
– A.M. Ruttle
Linda Jackson7 months ago

Lighter one! ( Plus, it’s easier to see, when your eyes are getting older! ;o0)))) Just show both, and then they can have their pick! take care, Linda
Hi Linda, LOL, thanks for joining the horserace! AMR
– A.M. Ruttle
shortshooter-Al7 months ago

Hi A M! I like them both but I think I like number 1 better.
Hi Al, you’re great to stop by and vote! AMR
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seeya7 months ago

This is an interesting question. In the smaller format I like #2, but when each is enlarged I like #1. So, I guess the answer depends on how you intend the images to be used. Sandy
Hi seeya, what a COOL way to look at this question! Thanks for your perspective! AMR
– A.M. Ruttle
Daniel J. McCa...7 months ago

I prefer #2 – Great shtos, btw!
Hi Daniel, how fun to have you drop in on this horserace! AMR
– A.M. Ruttle
Beve Brown-Clark7 months ago

Both are nice…but #2 is stunning!! So 2 is my pic!
Hi Beve, #2 seems to be winning! Thanks for stopping by! AMR
– A.M. Ruttle
James Anderson7 months ago

number 2 for sure…excellent pic. The clouds add texture to the picture, but the nice part is the clouds are forming a natural arrow or a point that leads your eye to your secondary focus in the picture…..the barn :)
Hi James, cool you are picking up on the clouds! They were a nice surprise when I processed shot #2! AMR
– A.M. Ruttle
Diane Hall6 months ago

I will go with #2, but they are both beautiful in their own way.
amontanaview6 months ago

I like #2. Cool that you are asking for votes/input. I have often considered the same. Very nice photo, both versions!
MoGeoPhoto4 months ago

i prefer the lighter one also… there’s more detail in the building and clouds… go with your instincts…