I think when I look at a picture I am reacting to a little bit of both. If I had to chose though I think I would react more to emotive quality. I think I react more to what I feel about a picture rather than pay attention to things such as lighting, placement, and angle. For example, if I were to look at a picture of a family at the beach I would be more likely to like the picture because I can relate to it and I feel what the photographer was trying to capture.
