Early Morning Coffee
Sep 6, 2023 11:24:54 #
We had a walk along the local beach before the rabble arrived this morning - and a very pleasant coffee at the cafe. The light and mist looked lovely on the sea. My only excuse for posting the photo here is that I've moved the paddle-boarders along a little, in Ps of course.
Sep 6, 2023 11:47:26 #
Beautiful! The serenity makes me take a deep breath and let it out slowly so I can feel as relaxed as the paddlers seem to be. A key to this composition's success is that all the silhouettes are separate from each other (well, except for a tiny boat near the rock) and well defined. The hazy light separating the distance from the darker foreground elements works marvelously. I sure do like this photo!
Sep 6, 2023 12:24:45 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Beautiful! The serenity makes me take a deep breath and let it out slowly so I can feel as relaxed as the paddlers seem to be. A key to this composition's success is that all the silhouettes are separate from each other (well, except for a tiny boat near the rock) and well defined. The hazy light separating the distance from the darker foreground elements works marvelously. I sure do like this photo!
Glad you like it Linda, it does have the feel I got whilst there. BUT, being me, I just couldn't resist a bit of change...
Sep 6, 2023 12:34:35 #
magnetoman wrote:
We had a walk along the local beach before the rabble arrived this morning - and a very pleasant coffee at the cafe. The light and mist looked lovely on the sea. My only excuse for posting the photo here is that I've moved the paddle-boarders along a little, in Ps of course.
Sep 6, 2023 12:57:51 #
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Sep 6, 2023 13:33:38 #
magnetoman wrote:
Hmm, what do you see as an improvement with this one? Glad you like it Linda, it does have the feel I got whilst there. BUT, being me, I just couldn't resist a bit of change...
Sep 6, 2023 14:11:15 #
Sep 6, 2023 14:12:40 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Hmm, what do you see as an improvement with this one?
I see it as an alternative, less cluttered, composition offering a more obvious triangulation.
Sep 6, 2023 14:25:49 #
magnetoman wrote:
OK, thanks I see it as an alternative, less cluttered, composition offering a more obvious triangulation.
Sep 6, 2023 14:50:18 #
That image looks so cool and invokes a peaceful easy feeling in this viewer. It's so different from my desert where things stand out in stark relief in harsh outlines and shadows
Sep 6, 2023 14:53:12 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
OK, thanks
Of course, you donāt have to agree Linda!š¤£
Sep 6, 2023 14:57:17 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
That image looks so cool and invokes a peaceful easy feeling in this viewer. It's so different from my desert where things stand out in stark relief in harsh outlines and shadows
It was certainly peaceful Jack - now that schools are back the beach was empty as we strolled to the cafe. On the way back the āGolden Oldiesā were arriving to top up their tans. Too hot for us though, we scurried off home, for another cup of coffee!
Sep 6, 2023 15:18:47 #
magnetoman wrote:
Oh, I know, Dave. You're one of the easiest and most interesting on UHH to have long conversations with Of course, you donāt have to agree Linda!š¤£
I never felt the first was cluttered because the sailboats are distant and kind of lined up, and the negative space in the overall composition is vast - especially with water and sky being the same tone.
Having the figures and buoy very close makes the story about the couple instead of mood and sense of place. Their story - for me - is more mundane.
Regarding making the triangulation "obvious" - a good topic for discussion perhaps. Along the lines of: does a work titled "Joan of Arc" need a halo around her head?
How much do we need/want to direct the viewer vs. allow them to work it out themselves, or to make up their own story? Probably every photographer should ask themselves that question when composing and editing. I usually have too much going on - mixed messaging!Sep 6, 2023 15:45:38 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Oh, I know, Dave. You're one of the easiest and mo... (show quote)
I do like the couple, they look nicely relaxed as they gently float along obviously enjoying where they are. It will make a special day for them Iām sure. So I wanted to increase their importance in the scene. Probably wasnāt necessary.
Incidentally, the rocks in the distance are Old Harry Rocks, a local landmark. Itās possible to reach them on foot on exceptionally low tides if you keep your wits about you. I did it once - seriously hard work!
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