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Old Dog - "me and my shadow." Your critique is welcomed.
Dec 29, 2014 09:27:01 #
Any interest in the subject, composition, setting? Suggestions to improve, or trash :) ? Thanks for your time!
Dec 29, 2014 09:29:55 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Any interest in the subject, composition, setting? Suggestions to improve, or trash :) ? Thanks for your time!
Very cool.......if I had to suggest something, I would drop off the pipe from the right side (say halfway before the Old Dog and the pipe). This allows me as a viewer to fix on the Old Dog.
Dec 29, 2014 09:37:40 #
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Dec 29, 2014 09:40:13 #
Thank you Cyk and willard! I thought it looked kind of bare without, but maybe reconsidering :)
Dec 29, 2014 09:42:41 #
Edit is a better composition . It also gets the perro on the third lines.
Dec 29, 2014 09:49:07 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Any interest in the subject, composition, setting? Suggestions to improve, or trash :) ? Thanks for your time!
Hi, Linda From Maine. Since I'm still new, please take my comments for what they're worth. I like the pipe because it provides vertical symmetry with the dog, provides a contrast with the slats, and also gives the house more character, as do the wires. I'm distracted by the white shade in the window, altho' I would have to see the photo with it and without it to make a final determination. The shadows in the front could be cleaned up, if you think that would make a better photo.
The issue that concerns me the most of all the compositional ones is that I don't see more of the dog's face. I don't know how you would correct this, because blowing up the photo would cut out more of the house. And lightening the dog's face to see more detail might not be enough. So, these are my thoughts without solutions. Sorry.
I do like the overall effect with the lonely dog with its shadow.
Dec 29, 2014 09:50:27 #
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Dec 29, 2014 10:02:46 #
ediesaul wrote:
Hi, Linda From Maine. Since I'm still new, please... (show quote)
Linda, for what it's worth ediesaul perfectly echoed my thoughts right down to that shade in the window.
I happen to like the image over all. It's definitely out of your comfort zone. I have to get out of my comfort zone. Think I'll make that 1 of 2 New Year's Resolutions.
Dec 29, 2014 10:33:43 #
Thank you very much for your detailed response, Edie. I appreciate it very much!
I originally tried cloning out the shadows on left because I didn't care for them, but they defeated me :) I also lightened the dog's face, but I'll see if I can do more in that area; I know my laptop screen is brighter than many.
Thank you again!
I originally tried cloning out the shadows on left because I didn't care for them, but they defeated me :) I also lightened the dog's face, but I'll see if I can do more in that area; I know my laptop screen is brighter than many.
Thank you again!
ediesaul wrote:
Hi, Linda From Maine. Since I'm still new, please... (show quote)
Dec 29, 2014 10:34:02 #
angler wrote:
Love the edit and what a lovely shot,nice one Linda.
Thank you so much, Jim.
Dec 29, 2014 10:36:59 #
Love the shot! I do love high contrast B&W , but was wondering if bringing up the midtones in this may bring a little more life to it... Especially in the dog..
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Dec 29, 2014 10:41:33 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
Linda, for what it's worth ediesaul perfectly echoed my thoughts right down to that shade in the window.
I happen to like the image over all. It's definitely out of your comfort zone. I have to get out of my comfort zone. Think I'll make that 1 of 2 New Year's Resolutions.
I happen to like the image over all. It's definitely out of your comfort zone. I have to get out of my comfort zone. Think I'll make that 1 of 2 New Year's Resolutions.
Thank you kindly, MMO. Here's the shade gone :)
Not sure I'd say out of my comfort zone as much as that my landscapes of the past few months have tended to be my best work, so I just don't show the other stuff - lol. But going out with a goal to shoot "different" is a great resolution; hope you discover a whole new, fun world!
Dec 29, 2014 10:43:40 #
Travesty wrote:
Love the shot! I do love high contrast B&W , but was wondering if bringing up the midtones in this may bring a little more life to it... Especially in the dog..
Thank you so much, Randy. I really appreciate! Is this more what you had in mind? (full frame, no crop yet)
Dec 29, 2014 11:35:37 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Thank you so much, Randy. I really appreciate! Is this more what you had in mind? (full frame, no crop yet)
:) Exactly Linda.... :) I would also crop out the downspout though. forgot to mention it...
Dec 29, 2014 11:43:16 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Thank you so much, Randy. I really appreciate! Is this more what you had in mind? (full frame, no crop yet)
I think the black and white adds to mood of the photo. On the download, I can see the dog's face better. I don't know whether the dog feels abandoned or it is guarding its house. Definitely a keeper!
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