Colored Rock a Distraction? (Page 3): I like your last rendition better than either of the first two. The original red rock did not pull me into the scene, but since it is in a corner...

RolandDieter

I like your last rendition better than either of the first two. The original red rock did not pull me into the scene, but since it is in a corner, it pulled me away from the scene. In the last rendition it still has some color, but no more or less than the other more colorful rocks in the scene. It now fits right in.

RolandDieter

I like your last rendition better than either of the first two. The original red rock did not pull me into the scene, but since it is in a corner, it pulled me away from the scene. In the last rendition it still has some color, but no more or less than the other more colorful rocks in the scene. It now fits right in.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Agreed. The third is more colorful for the rocks.

Stash Loc: South Central Massachusetts

I like the more natural look of the second shot. The red rock in the first jumps out as if to say "Look at me"

randave2001 Loc: Richmond

vcmestimator wrote:

Thank everyone for their input and suggestions. I decided to tone down the rock and using selective color add some color to a few additional rocks to balance the photo.

George

Yes, I like this version better than the original and the first edit to remove color from that red rock. Flow of the image seems to be much more balanced.

Image35 Loc: Spring Lake, MI

I like the third! The added color to the rocks balances the similar colors in the mountain and sky. Your eye doesn't need to hunt/wander to appreciate the entire landscape.

tonyparl

I like 2...both are fine but 2 is more pleasant to my eye. #1’s rock is too dominant.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

It’s distracting. I vote for the toned-down version.

sergio

Actually I would cut the lower part of the image to show half of the rocks. They should show but less is best.

anotherview Loc: California

Much, much improved. Image far more balanced now.

BTW: Visual balance always governs as an outcome when devising an image. Even a so-so subject will appeal more to the eye if the overall image appears balanced to the human perception.

vcmestimator wrote:

Thank everyone for their input and suggestions. I decided to tone down the rock and using selective color add some color to a few additional rocks to balance the photo.

George

Al Beatty Loc: Boise, Idaho

vcmestimator wrote:

Thank everyone for their input and suggestions. I decided to tone down the rock and using selective color add some color to a few additional rocks to balance the photo.

George

I like your changes but for me the really distracting part of the photo is the fish that's feeding in the lake (10 yards out, right side). Oh my! I must be feeling the effects of winter and less fishing due to cold weather for this old guy. <G> Take care & ...

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

The rock is a distraction, and without it the photo still lacks a strong point of interest for the eye to land on. Cropping up from the bottom to the reflection on the lake would create a quasi-panorama effect and put more focus on the distant mountains.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Al Beatty wrote:

I like your changes but for me the really distracting part of the photo is the fish that's feeding in the lake (10 yards out, right side). Oh my! I must be feeling the effects of winter and less fishing due to cold weather for this old guy. <G> Take care & ...

Do you mean the log?

crafterwantabe Loc: Mn

I like both.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I agree with your sister in law. The eye tend to lead toward the colorful stone.