I'm looking for some opinions on this photo. The "horizon line" isn't straight, but it isn't a horizon, it's a shoreline. If I rotate it even a little, I lose blossoms, etc. Should I correct it?
It's the appearance of a leaning Jefferson Memorial that is most disconcerting to me. I would adjust 1 degree to make it straight, but for your own interests and purpose, you might disagree.
It's a nice shot, but to my eye the angled shoreline is a noticeable distraction. You've got lots of pretty blossoms, so giving up a few to straighten it would be worth it, IMHO.
I would straighten it. As Linda said the distance memorial is where you end up looking at as the leading lines attract to the memorial and that is actually the focal point. By the way a outstanding composition for me liking.
Yes, it’s a shoreline and it’s not so much that it’s not horizontal, it’s that the implied horizon line isn’t. And that is really made obvious by the leaning tower of Jefferson.
Yes, it’s a shoreline and it’s not so much that it’s not horizontal, it’s that the implied horizon line isn’t. And that is really made obvious by the leaning tower of Jefferson.
I agree. Quite often the "implied" horizon needs to be horizontal even when you know it didn't appear that way. The memorial appearing tilted is the bigger issue.
It's the appearance of a leaning Jefferson Memorial that is most disconcerting to me.
Right.
When a smaller (than an ocean) body of water is shot an an angle, it can seem as though the camera was tilted. The angle of the buildings and trees will help you get the picture straight.
I'm looking for some opinions on this photo. The "horizon line" isn't straight, but it isn't a horizon, it's a shoreline. If I rotate it even a little, I lose blossoms, etc. Should I correct it?
If you keep it level when shooting, you do not lose any blossoms!