Autumn Berries of the Beautyberry Bush - Composition? How do you feel about the composition of this photograph? Additional critique, suggestions, comments and any questions you might...

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

How do you feel about the composition of this photograph?

Additional critique, suggestions, comments and any questions you might have are welcomed. Thanks. 8-)

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ISO 200, 135mm, f/5.6, 1/100 sec w/natural light

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queenoftheprairie

Beautiful picture! You really captured the glossy color of the berries. I love the vertical leaf--interesting. I like the composition a bit better with closer cropping on the left side--makes a stronger diagonal, I think.

angler Loc: StHelens England

I like it as it is Bmac,the DOF makes it pop for me.Nice one.

Ptw Loc: Tennessee

I like it. :thumbup: :thumbup: Very pretty.

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

queenoftheprairie wrote:

Beautiful picture! You really captured the glossy color of the berries. I love the vertical leaf--interesting. I like the composition a bit better with closer cropping on the left side--makes a stronger diagonal, I think.

Thanks for taking a look and your suggestion QueenofthePrairie. 8-)

Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

I like this, Bmac, and yet something about it bothers me. Too much negative green space, perhaps, and that powerful purple is weakened by it.

But what to do...I might try cropping this one in close to the berries, rotate the image and let them fill the photo, make a real statement with that great color. Partly depends on the resolution of your original, of course, along with what you personally want from the image.

If you're trying to balance the green with the purple, then ignore the suggestion.

Or perhaps you could blacken the background, or burn it in, keep a few of the bright green leaves for balance, just to really let that purple berry cluster shine.

It's a nice shot as it stands, and nothing wrong with leaving it exactly as is, but just for fun, you might play with it a bit and see what you can do.

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

angler wrote:

I like it as it is Bmac,the DOF makes it pop for me.Nice one.

Thanks Jim for taking a look. 8-)

gym Loc: Athens, Georgia

I like this a lot, BMAC. As another option, maybe cropping so that the berries run in a diagonal from bottom left to upper right, still living enough outside room to get a feel for the leaves.
Again, nice photo.

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Ptw wrote:

I like it. :thumbup: :thumbup: Very pretty.

Thanks for the thumbs up Paula. 8-)

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Treepusher wrote:

I like this, Bmac, and yet something about it both... (show quote)

Thanks for the detailed feedback Randy. Below is the first posting and two additional crops. The last might be close to what you are suggesting. If not, you are welcome to edit and show me if you wish. :-)

#1 First Post

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#2 Rotated/Closer Vertical Crop

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#3 Rotated/Closest Vertical Crop

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Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

gym wrote:

I like this a lot, BMAC. As another option, maybe cropping so that the berries run in a diagonal from bottom left to upper right, still living enough outside room to get a feel for the leaves.
Again, nice photo.

Thanks Jim. Below is the orginal post and a crop based on your suggestion. You are welcomed to edit and post another version if you wish. :-)

Orignal Post

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Another Crop

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gym Loc: Athens, Georgia

I like these, BMAC. Especially the last one. But when viewed with the original, that one also looks great. Now you can pic and choose. All are winners.

mdorn Loc: Portland, OR

Bmac wrote:

How do you feel about the composition of this photograph?

Additional critique, suggestions, comments and any questions you might have are welcomed. Thanks. 8-)

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Wow!! That is sharp, and I love the color... so vibrant! My wife would love to hand this in our home somewhere---her favorite color. Nice job with the composition as well. Great image!

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

gym wrote:

I like these, BMAC. Especially the last one. But when viewed with the original, that one also looks great. Now you can pic and choose. All are winners.

Thanks again Jim, I'm sooooo confused now. :-D

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Great DOF work..looks almost 3-D, another great shot for kitchen or dining room!!