You be the judge
Jun 3, 2012 10:08:07 #
Pw0812151
Loc: St. Petersburg
I am looking for help in picking an entry for a magazine photo contest in our area. The contest winners traditionally are entries that showcase the beauty and lifestyle of this west coast Florida city. Yesterday on a ride along the bay, I spotted these three boys in a small boat with a trolling motor. It was late, almost twilight. I followed them along the waterfront for nearly 20 minutes so the light varied. To me, these boys typify the delight of the late day, a Saturday, summer and no school and unbridled childhood exuberance at just being alive. I have, not, however, been able to pick a favorite shot. You be the judge. Thnx!
#1 I loved his laugh in this shot
#2 My favorite composition
#3 The 'captain's' nonchalant posture I liked in this shot
Jun 3, 2012 10:23:08 #
I think #1 needs more space in front of the boat and #3 needs to have the boat at the bottom right of the shot.
I love #2. At first glance it appears that it is too far to the right of the frame, but they are all focused on the back of the boat.
I love #2. At first glance it appears that it is too far to the right of the frame, but they are all focused on the back of the boat.
Jun 3, 2012 10:42:46 #
Pw0812151
Loc: St. Petersburg
Cropping was difficult on these. The boys were in a narrow inlet off the bay, a very residential area. I did my best to shoot around boat docks, sea walls and such, wanting it to be more timeless and placeless. I will try and rework the two somewhat with your cropping thoughts in mind and see if it is possible without having 'stuff' show up.
Jun 3, 2012 11:01:45 #
Jun 4, 2012 07:16:29 #
All are wonderful. Like the subject and different looks in each image. #2 is my pick. Wonderful back lit scene and it leaves the identity of the boys to your imagination.
Jun 4, 2012 07:17:53 #
Jun 4, 2012 07:48:28 #
Number 2.
But I agree with @himichel that different cropping (maybe with PP to eliminate "stuff") would produce some other, better shots.
But I agree with @himichel that different cropping (maybe with PP to eliminate "stuff") would produce some other, better shots.
Jun 4, 2012 09:47:29 #
Jun 4, 2012 10:46:33 #
I cropped using the rule of thirds, but I wish there was a little more water in front of the boat - I prefer simplicity
Jun 4, 2012 10:50:37 #
Opps, I forgot to send the image. I still wish you had more water in the direction the boat was traveling. Cropped using the rule of thirds
Jun 4, 2012 10:54:45 #
Jun 4, 2012 13:32:37 #
Pw0812151 wrote:
I am looking for help in picking an entry for a ma... (show quote)
Think #2 is the better of the three, neither of them show anything about the beauty of the area nor do they give any indication of the area.
Jun 4, 2012 13:35:01 #
I don't like any of them because the kids should have life preservers on.
Pw0812151 wrote:
I am looking for help in picking an entry for a ma... (show quote)
Jun 4, 2012 14:16:55 #
Jun 4, 2012 14:45:29 #
Number 2 is good and I like number 1 simply because it made me smile as soon as I saw it, you can see they're having fun
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