Messing with a few leaves
Jan 21, 2019 18:14:15 #
Found these on the ground, shot them and played with them in post. Comments welcome.
Jan 21, 2019 21:37:56 #
Good idea, good composition. The colors are a problem. Composing with two of anything is a problem, especially if they are totally separated. More harmonious colors (those neighboring each other on the color wheel) would work.
Jan 21, 2019 21:43:58 #
Jan 22, 2019 00:03:52 #
I liked your photo until I read the rules... I guess I don't like it after all....
Actually, I still do like the colors.
Actually, I still do like the colors.
Jan 22, 2019 01:08:38 #
SS319 wrote:
I get the rules, but...rules are made to be broken.I liked your photo until I read the rules... I guess I don't like it after all....
Actually, I still do like the colors.
Actually, I still do like the colors.
Jan 22, 2019 16:16:05 #
Burtzy wrote:
I get the rules, but...rules are made to be broken.
I was spoofing you - I really do like what you have done - I can see this photo matted and framed and hanging in any of several locations.
There are many times when complementary colors are chosen rather than those nearby on the color wheel. Think Blue-Gold, Red-Green, Yellow-Magenta, and, of course, Black-White.
Jan 22, 2019 17:21:24 #
SS319 wrote:
I was spoofing you - I really do like what you have done - I can see this photo matted and framed and hanging in any of several locations.
There are many times when complementary colors are chosen rather than those nearby on the color wheel. Think Blue-Gold, Red-Green, Yellow-Magenta, and, of course, Black-White.
There are many times when complementary colors are chosen rather than those nearby on the color wheel. Think Blue-Gold, Red-Green, Yellow-Magenta, and, of course, Black-White.
To clarify for others, in case they, like you, misread my comment about composition, then called them "rules," and posted a misleading comment: two opposites, e.g. complementary colors, near totally separated equally and left/right, are near-impossible to make look good.
Your comment, about complementary colors being used often, does not mention the composition principle (don't get all tied up by calling it a "rule") of intermingling and (usually) varying the strengths of the opposite (complementary) colors. It is one of the basics, applying to all elements of a composition, shape, value, color, space, summarized as "Unity with Variety."
Attached is an example. It, and others, are available on a photo site showing how to use complementary colors. Others here may want to visit it, rather than follow your kinda snarky half-truths. http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/tip/5158/using-complementary-colors/
Jan 22, 2019 17:40:19 #
artBob wrote:
I wasn't trying to be snarky. I understand what you are saying, but as I see it, art is in the eye of the beholder. When I referred to the "rules," I was replying to the other gentleman's obvious joke. I break all sort of "rules" in my photography, preferring my take to what may or may not be considered a right way of doing things. I took your comment seriously. I just am not about to follow it in this case.To clarify for others, in case they, like you, mis... (show quote)
Jan 22, 2019 17:52:11 #
Burtzy wrote:
I wasn't trying to be snarky. I understand what you are saying, but as I see it, art is in the eye of the beholder. When I referred to the "rules," I was replying to the other gentleman's obvious joke. I break all sort of "rules" in my photography, preferring my take to what may or may not be considered a right way of doing things. I took your comment seriously. I just am not about to follow it in this case.
I apologize for misunderstanding you. Principles are broken, but usually successfully only if a person knows them and knows why they exist and breaks them for a purpose. We differ here, as I see no reason to divide the piece into two halves. Good discussion though.
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