Which way to crop?
Jul 27, 2019 12:58:55 #
Definitely the Full. It's all about surfing and the foreground wave surface tells the story better.
Jul 27, 2019 13:01:34 #
I find the first image to be by far the most dramatic, it is the one I would use.
Each winter I do photography for the Summit County Colorado 50+ Winter Games especially the down hill event. My finding is that the participants want a complete image but very closely cropped so you can see the action but tell who they are. Not always easy at 0f, wind, and snow.
Each winter I do photography for the Summit County Colorado 50+ Winter Games especially the down hill event. My finding is that the participants want a complete image but very closely cropped so you can see the action but tell who they are. Not always easy at 0f, wind, and snow.
Jul 27, 2019 14:45:20 #
BrentHarder wrote:
I'm sharing a rather dynamic photo I took today to ask your opinion on which way to crop. Tight (A), Medium (B), or full image (C)
All three have merit. Why must you choose only one?
Jul 27, 2019 14:54:19 #
I like full image you get to see the surfer and the size of the wave.Very nice shot. 
Jul 27, 2019 16:35:09 #
Jul 27, 2019 18:13:04 #
To me tight conveys both the energy of the wave and also the intense concentration and athleticism of the surfer. Terrific shot. 
Jul 27, 2019 18:40:49 #
BrentHarder wrote:
I'm sharing a rather dynamic photo I took today to ask your opinion on which way to crop. Tight (A), Medium (B), or full image (C)
I feel number 3 completely captures the dynamics of the sport. The wave is the challenge.
Jul 27, 2019 20:09:18 #
BrentHarder wrote:
I'm sharing a rather dynamic photo I took today to ask your opinion on which way to crop. Tight (A), Medium (B), or full image (C)
Of the three here, I find that I prefer the full image. It, due to being able to see more of the height of the wave the surfer is riding conveys more excitement and drama. I usually prefer a close up photograph (if you photos arent good enough you are not close enough) but this one is different.
Jul 27, 2019 20:11:05 #
Jul 27, 2019 20:14:12 #
Brent,
I agree with Eric, while they are all good, depending upon your preference, using the thirds rule will give you a great well balanced pic.
I agree with Eric, while they are all good, depending upon your preference, using the thirds rule will give you a great well balanced pic.
Jul 27, 2019 20:19:29 #
Brent, great photos. My heart lets me know which photos do something for me. Tight crop really hits the spot. I leave picking photos apart for others who edit for magazine covers.
Mike
Mike
Jul 27, 2019 21:12:21 #
Jul 27, 2019 21:58:41 #
BrentHarder wrote:
I'm sharing a rather dynamic photo I took today to ask your opinion on which way to crop. Tight (A), Medium (B), or full image (C)
Tight A Great shot.
Jul 27, 2019 22:01:53 #
Depends on the preference mood I would be looking to attain. Can easily make a case for #1 or #3. Tonight I will pick 1, tomorrow perhaps 3. If I wanted to hang on the wall of my study....probably go with #1.
Jul 27, 2019 22:05:39 #
Depends on the preference mood I would be looking to attain. Can easily make a case for #1 or #3. Tonight I will pick 1, tomorrow perhaps 3. If I wanted to hang on the wall of my study....probably go with #1.
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