Composition??
Feb 24, 2012 11:01:43 #
Need feedback on these two shots. Mostly concerned about composition. Need to work on that before I get to photoshop. Thanks in advance.
Feb 24, 2012 15:33:54 #
All very nice. On the first one, maybe a little less post on the right side. I like the second one. I would add a little more contrast to make them pop more.
Erv
Erv
Feb 24, 2012 15:39:10 #
Thank you, Erv. I was a little concerned that the diagonal fence board was too much, and if I should have gotten in closer, showing less of that board. I agree with you about the post on the right.
Feb 24, 2012 16:06:34 #
I like your eye on this. I am always trying different things. But I do think a little contrast would help get your eyes away from the fence and looking at the whole picture. I like a little pop in some of my pictures.
Erv
Erv
Feb 25, 2012 07:40:54 #
nat wrote:
Need feedback on these two shots. Mostly concerned about composition. Need to work on that before I get to photoshop. Thanks in advance.
I love #2 just the way it is! Great photo!
Feb 25, 2012 07:48:48 #
Thank you richnash. I liked #2,as well, but wasn't sure. I was hoping #1 was going to be the best, but it didn't quite make the cut. Thank goodness for digital!
Feb 25, 2012 08:31:37 #
Nat if you get back to that spot. Do a shot of the first one again, but move in on the fence and frame the picture with the fence triangle. To bad there is more going on in the background at that angle.
Erv
Erv
Feb 25, 2012 08:39:46 #
Feb 25, 2012 08:39:49 #
Yes, I plan to do that. The fields, stone walls, ocean, etc look better in real life than on the computer screen. But I'll see what I can do. The nice thing about landscapes - aside from seasonal and light changes, things stay pretty much the same, which gives one time to revisit and re-shoot. Also, it was very, very bright that day. I'll go back later in the afternoon. Thanks for helping me thru this project.
Feb 25, 2012 08:43:21 #
rufus1 wrote:
Like #2 has more visual more-IMO :thumbup:
I agree with you. It's really great to have feedback from other sets of eyes.
Feb 25, 2012 09:09:07 #
northshore
Loc: St. Paul, MN
For my 2 cents' worth:
1) I'd like to see the horizon further from the middle of the frame.
2) I'm not sure what you're showing/telling me-- there's not a real focal point to grab my attention. If you're going back to shoot more, I'd suggest getting closer to the stone wall to get detail, if that's possible, and get it as more of a diagonal leading into the shot. As it is, the wooden gate blocks it from doing that.
3) In the 2nd, the diagonals of the gate lead to a dead end. Can you shoot it from a different angle?
4) A different time of day might bring out details that are now in the shadows, and give you more appealing light.
I'm far from an expert, and others may disagree with my points-- just some of my ideas. I'd love to be able to be there-- it looks like a fascinating place!
1) I'd like to see the horizon further from the middle of the frame.
2) I'm not sure what you're showing/telling me-- there's not a real focal point to grab my attention. If you're going back to shoot more, I'd suggest getting closer to the stone wall to get detail, if that's possible, and get it as more of a diagonal leading into the shot. As it is, the wooden gate blocks it from doing that.
3) In the 2nd, the diagonals of the gate lead to a dead end. Can you shoot it from a different angle?
4) A different time of day might bring out details that are now in the shadows, and give you more appealing light.
I'm far from an expert, and others may disagree with my points-- just some of my ideas. I'd love to be able to be there-- it looks like a fascinating place!
Feb 25, 2012 09:20:21 #
northshore wrote:
For my 2 cents' worth: br 1) I'd like to see the h... (show quote)
northshore - In #1, are you suggesting that 1)the fields and stone walls, etc beyond the gate are not interesting? and 2) should I not try to frame the scene with the gate? I'm still trying to learn how to shoot landscapes and I rarely know whether I've gotten a good shot or not; that's why I send photos to this forum. I will assert, however, that I do like the second photo, but I see your point. Maybe a few months from now I won't like it at all! Thanks for your feedback.
Feb 25, 2012 09:51:44 #
northshore
Loc: St. Paul, MN
In #1, the horizontal bar of the gate blocks a lot of the rock wall that it's framing, and the junction/corner of the rock wall is out of the picture. I think it would be a stronger composition taken closer to the gate, with the horizontal bar below the whole wall, and showing the corner where the rock walls come together. I don't know if that's physically possible-- it may not be. But it seems to me the rock wall is the most interesting feature, and so you want to show as much of it as possible.
Feb 25, 2012 10:12:57 #
northshore wrote:
In #1, the horizontal bar of the gate blocks a lot... (show quote)
Aha! I see what you mean! I will definitely return and try it again, and I might post the results, if you and Erv would be interested in seeing them. Right now we are having bright sunshine and gale winds...so not today!
Feb 25, 2012 10:42:30 #
northshore
Loc: St. Paul, MN
I would certainly like to see more of your views when you have a chance to get back there. And if it's possible to get on the other side of the wooden gate/fence without trespassing, you might find some more great angles.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.