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
As they say, Erich, rules are meant to be broken.
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
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
Jeffcs wrote:
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
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
No. Rules like that are meant to be broken for a purpose. And this image is the purpose! The horizon, however, must be straight!
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.
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
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
I am no judge, but I really like it, Erich.
I'm an iconoclast by nature and training so you're asking the wrong person. Beautiful shot, don't change a thing.
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
Perhaps Vertical shot. Than maybe the horizon being in the center would not so much of an issue to a judge.
ebrunner wrote:
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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It's excellent the way it is.
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