The Bay Man - Should the Buoy Be Removed?
Aug 18, 2014 17:14:03 #
Photographed from Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay, New York of a bay man clamming. I am specifically curious as to whether people think I should remove the white buoy in the photo. So far, I have felt it balances the composition and creates a sort of appealing triangle with the white structure in the background. The background seems to have taken on a sort of painting effect, not because of anything I have done in post processing but rather due to (I think) the extreme focal length.
Settings: ISO100, 1225mm (35mm equivalent), f/6.5, 1/320 of a second
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Additional critique, comments and suggestions welcomed. Thanks. 8-)
Settings: ISO100, 1225mm (35mm equivalent), f/6.5, 1/320 of a second
Download for additional resolution.
Additional critique, comments and suggestions welcomed. Thanks. 8-)
Aug 18, 2014 17:15:28 #
Aug 18, 2014 17:17:40 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Works for me :) Super-pleasing shot, Bmac.
Well if it works for you Linda that certainly is a major plus for leaving it there. Thanks for the input.8-)
Aug 18, 2014 17:49:34 #
Rbode
Loc: Ft lauderdale, Fla
The bayman may shoot you if you remove his buoy. It was the standard on the south shore bays.
Aug 18, 2014 17:52:48 #
Actually, in download the whole pic has a weird, blurry effect...very strange if you've done no PP...??
Aug 18, 2014 17:55:55 #
I think it's entirely up to you, Bmac. It's distracting, yes. Pulls the eyes away from the fisherman every time.
But that said, it's a part of the scene, and buoys are a normal distraction in crabbing/lobstering/boating areas.
So it depends on what you're trying to have your viewer focus on--the clammer or the scene as a whole.
But that said, it's a part of the scene, and buoys are a normal distraction in crabbing/lobstering/boating areas.
So it depends on what you're trying to have your viewer focus on--the clammer or the scene as a whole.
Aug 18, 2014 19:44:38 #
Bmac wrote:
Photographed from Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park... (show quote)
I would remove the white float (buoy). If it had a more distinctive shape and/or color I think it would add to the image. As it is, it appears as just an amorphous white blob that could beconstrued as an artifact. It draws your eye away from what you want to be the focus, i.e. the fisherman.
The effect that you are seeing in the background (on shore) is that it is slightly out of focus (past the depth of field). It looks like your focus point was about on the fisherman's hands.
Aug 18, 2014 19:49:38 #
Aug 18, 2014 19:51:09 #
My inclination would be to erase it.
Even tho' the guy is working his gear and he has one at the boat, the pic doesn't need the one in the water to tell the story.
Also, the DOF doesn't work to show it with any accuracy. It's just a white blob, as I see it.
Pierre
Even tho' the guy is working his gear and he has one at the boat, the pic doesn't need the one in the water to tell the story.
Also, the DOF doesn't work to show it with any accuracy. It's just a white blob, as I see it.
Pierre
Aug 18, 2014 19:54:01 #
SX2002 wrote:
Actually, in download the whole pic has a weird, blurry effect...very strange if you've done no PP...??
I saw the same thing. As if some sort of painting style were used. Like water color or something.
As for the buoy, I did find that my attention was drawn to it first. Like this large glowing white object. But, As mentioned above, it's a part of the trade. Possibly dimming it down rather than removing it. A little bit of burning should calm it down some.
Other than that, great shot. Really captures the feel of what bay man is doing.
Thank you for sharing.
JP
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Aug 18, 2014 22:07:29 #
Rbode wrote:
The bayman may shoot you if you remove his buoy. It was the standard on the south shore bays.
Good point Rbode. Thanks for commenting. 8-)
Aug 18, 2014 22:10:28 #
SX2002 wrote:
Actually, in download the whole pic has a weird, blurry effect...very strange if you've done no PP...??
I have post processed Ron....cropped, sharpened, contrast....etc., but that strange looking background was evident prior to the post processing. I thought it might have something to do with the very long focal length. 8-)
Aug 18, 2014 22:11:53 #
Treepusher wrote:
I think it's entirely up to you, Bmac. It's distracting, yes. Pulls the eyes away from the fisherman every time.
But that said, it's a part of the scene, and buoys are a normal distraction in crabbing/lobstering/boating areas.
So it depends on what you're trying to have your viewer focus on--the clammer or the scene as a whole.
But that said, it's a part of the scene, and buoys are a normal distraction in crabbing/lobstering/boating areas.
So it depends on what you're trying to have your viewer focus on--the clammer or the scene as a whole.
Thanks for your opinion Randy. It would be easy to remove.....but not sure yet if I want to. 8-)
Aug 19, 2014 05:56:43 #
Remove it ....at first glance it can look like something in the air and not on the water...some won't know its a buoy because it has no distinguishing marks on it...it immediately draws the eye away from the man...I do like the shot!! :thumbup:
Aug 19, 2014 09:29:27 #
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