Horizontal or Vertical? (B&W film)
Nov 25, 2016 09:20:32 #
JohnD3 wrote:
I am new to the site and have absolutely no credentials to back me up; but, I prefer the vertical. In my opinion it concentrates better on the primary subject of the photo and you get rid of a significant amount of foreground (which I think distracts from the overall impact) and gain sky in the background (which I feel enhances the overall impact).
What I've been saying but perhaps better said!
Nov 25, 2016 09:26:59 #
Both the tree and the "monument" are vertical structures. They are also, as I see it, the main subjects of the photo. As such, the horizontal (landscape format) includes various "busy" components of the photograph. By using the vertical (portrait format), you've brought the viewer's attention to the main subjects and render a much better presentation of them.
The only nitpicky thing I have about my preferred presentation is the pine? needles in the upper right hand corner. They are intruding with no real reason for being there.
--Bob
The only nitpicky thing I have about my preferred presentation is the pine? needles in the upper right hand corner. They are intruding with no real reason for being there.
--Bob
whwiden wrote:
Below are two photos of the same object at Morikam... (show quote)
Nov 25, 2016 09:31:08 #
Nov 25, 2016 09:44:52 #
Pic's are in ones mind when taking or viewing, I like the pictures that u take. I have been a photographer all my adult life, I was a photographer for my state for many years and before that as well. And I'm still learning. Np one knows it all....ever...God bless
Nov 25, 2016 11:05:46 #
Nov 25, 2016 12:32:13 #
The vertical photo has a better composition. The clouds seem to follow the tree up into the tree and the pine tree in the upper right just balances the photo on the right.
Nov 25, 2016 12:45:39 #
After viewing your originals and then your modified vertical plus all the previous comments I still prefer the vertical, but I would clone the pine needles out of the upper right corner. They add nothing and actually distract. One of the problems with the horizontal is the almost central location of the art work. Makes the photo very static (probably not the right word) but I hope you get the sense.
Bud
Bud
Nov 25, 2016 12:59:39 #
I also like the vertical photo because it is simple, less encumbered by unimportant clutter. Believe me, I have learned the hard way that often the simple photos turn out the best. Your vertical contains the cement circle, the tree and the rock feature, it has it all and has simplified the scene.
Nov 25, 2016 12:59:41 #
Nov 25, 2016 14:17:05 #
WF2B wrote:
I would clone the pine needles out of the upper right corner. They add nothing and actually distract.
Bud
Bud
As I said earlier I think the pine needles complete the triangle of the composition and provide some depth. But then, I could be wrong (just ask my wife) and one could experiment with and without.
Nov 25, 2016 16:01:56 #
StevenG
Loc: Long Island, NY
whwiden wrote:
Below are two photos of the same object at Morikam... (show quote)
I agree. This is a beautiful place to visit with many photo ops. I prefer the vertical. I like the full shot of the tree. I think it adds balance to the composition. Generally I prefer one focal point. But, imo the tree adds, not subtracts.
Nov 25, 2016 18:57:40 #
Vertical for me also because the primary thrust of the photo are the vertical objects and the horizontal takes emphasis away from them.
Nov 25, 2016 21:54:53 #
Horizontal for me. I think the sky in the vertical detracts from the main subject.
Nov 25, 2016 23:25:21 #
Vertical for me because the two major elements in the photo are vertical. Chopping off tops and bottoms, to me, lessens the appeal of the photo.
Nov 26, 2016 15:39:39 #
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