Morning by the bay: I like this; but I don't think I'll enter it in our club competitions. I can just hear a judge saying: " That's nice; but horizon is right in the center of the...

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Feb 11, 2024 08:36:22 #

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

I like this; but I don't think I'll enter it in our club competitions. I can just hear a judge saying: " That's nice; but horizon is right in the center of the frame and that makes it look like two separate photos." To my thinking, though, the symmetry is the point of the photo since half of the image is the tree reflected in the water. To get most of the tree above the horizon I had to have the camera (on a tripod) practically on the ground. What do you think? Should I have followed the rule of thirds?
Erich

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Feb 11, 2024 08:44:18 #

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

As they say, Erich, rules are meant to be broken.

Feb 11, 2024 08:52:03 #

Jeffcs Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Eric most of the judging in the area were stuck on rules and if a photograph didn’t fit in the rules it didn’t do well I’d enter it nice image Eric I would however make the horizon straight it’s lower on the left side

Feb 11, 2024 09:55:48 #

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

jaymatt wrote:

As they say, Erich, rules are meant to be broken.

So, I guess I'll go ahead and be a scofflaw. Sounds like fun.
Erich

Feb 11, 2024 09:58:55 #

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Jeffcs wrote:

I agree with your assessment of judging; and I must say, I kind of understand their point. Horizons are always a problem with me. You are right, the damned thing is all wonky!!! I'll fix it. Thanks.
Erich

Feb 11, 2024 10:36:21 #

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

No. Rules like that are meant to be broken for a purpose. And this image is the purpose! The horizon, however, must be straight!

Feb 11, 2024 11:13:31 #

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

I like the photo as is (though I would level the horizon).
The tree And it’s reflection are the subject and they work well right where they are.

Feb 11, 2024 11:47:41 #

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

AzPicLady wrote:

No. Rules like that are meant to be broken for a purpose. And this image is the purpose! The horizon, however, must be straight!

Glad you liked the photo. I've straightened it. Thanks.
Erich

Feb 11, 2024 11:48:59 #

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

BassmanBruce wrote:

I like the photo as is (though I would level the horizon).
The tree And it’s reflection are the subject and they work well right where they are.

Thanks for the input. Horizon has been fixed.
Erich

Feb 11, 2024 12:09:58 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I am no judge, but I really like it, Erich.

Feb 11, 2024 12:45:14 #

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

I'm an iconoclast by nature and training so you're asking the wrong person. Beautiful shot, don't change a thing.

Feb 11, 2024 13:14:17 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

If I was anticipating that kind of response from a judge, I wouldn't enter it. It has been decades since I entered club competitions or other, and can't imagine having to think about what they like, what "rules" they think are important and so forth.

The colors and graceful tree silhouette are breathtaking. The aspect does feel a little off for me, though. Not the issue you mention, but the lack of balance. I'd love to see a small group of birds in distance on the left or a more 16:9 aspect (more real estate on the left). I'd have no issue with creating that, but I know that is not what this thread is about