Hi,
Been trying to find some less common compositions and I took this one. I was thinking B&W when taking it but I like the muted brown tone better than the monochrome. Thoughts? Thanks :)
Hi Paul,
This composition just does not do anything for me. I'm not sure what the subject is. The structure on the right seems overpowering, the big rock at the bottom seems unconnected, and the concrete island is to close to the pilling. I do like the color pallet and the soft water.
There probably is a composition at this location that works much better. The concept of "simplify" is what I'm thinking for this location.
Best regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
You're absolutely right about the composition, never know till you try eh? That location is a bit of a pain both how the structure is and the beach itself. I did get a "solid" image from there before, there has to be another decent shot hiding somewhere! https://fstoppers.com/photo/99860
I'm with Michael on this one. I know what you mean about feeling there has to be a shot there somewhere, but not finding it easy to identify and frame. Stick at it mate.
I'm also going to say the composition is the weakest element in this shot. While the rule of thirds is not the only grid you can use for layout there are several grids that allow for balance, unity or rhythm. Your frame is split about 3/5the horizontally by a diagonal piece of wood, the right side is considerably heavier than the left however several other subjects interrupt the establishment of right justified unity. Shot composition improves with time and experimentation so keep shooting and compare the different angles and focal lengths you get from a series before post. Try to organize them with some sort of mental grid you can find several examples in formal design books.
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Paul,
For what it's worth there doesn't appear to be any kind of anchor for the eye here. When your eye's wander about the photo there should (usually) be something they will naturally return to. Without that you get confusion. Even thought the rock in the foreground is prominent, it doesn't seem to draw my attention enough.
Steve
Thanks, I agree. I've been thinking about this over the past few days and I reckon if I put my tripod up high and with my lens zoomed in tighter on that rock in the foreground, I could isolate the rock in the smooth water.
That is one way to go, but keep this in mind also. Try putting your tripod as low as you can and isolating the rock that way. Also with your lens zoomed in watch your background if you use a small f-stop. Make sure anything that is in focus is done deliberately and not by inattention . Looking forward to your results.
Hi Paul,
This composition just does not do anything for me. I'm not sure what the subject is. The structure on the right seems overpowering, the big rock at the bottom seems unconnected, and the concrete island is to close to the pilling. I do like the color pallet and the soft water.
There probably is a composition at this location that works much better. The concept of "simplify" is what I'm thinking for this location.
Best regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
You're absolutely right about the composition, never know till you try eh? That location is a bit of a pain both how the structure is and the beach itself. I did get a "solid" image from there before, there has to be another decent shot hiding somewhere! https://fstoppers.com/photo/99860
I'm with Michael on this one. I know what you mean about feeling there has to be a shot there somewhere, but not finding it easy to identify and frame. Stick at it mate.
I'm also going to say the composition is the weakest element in this shot. While the rule of thirds is not the only grid you can use for layout there are several grids that allow for balance, unity or rhythm. Your frame is split about 3/5the horizontally by a diagonal piece of wood, the right side is considerably heavier than the left however several other subjects interrupt the establishment of right justified unity. Shot composition improves with time and experimentation so keep shooting and compare the different angles and focal lengths you get from a series before post. Try to organize them with some sort of mental grid you can find several examples in formal design books.
Paul,
For what it's worth there doesn't appear to be any kind of anchor for the eye here. When your eye's wander about the photo there should (usually) be something they will naturally return to. Without that you get confusion. Even thought the rock in the foreground is prominent, it doesn't seem to draw my attention enough.
Steve
Thanks, I agree. I've been thinking about this over the past few days and I reckon if I put my tripod up high and with my lens zoomed in tighter on that rock in the foreground, I could isolate the rock in the smooth water.
That is one way to go, but keep this in mind also. Try putting your tripod as low as you can and isolating the rock that way. Also with your lens zoomed in watch your background if you use a small f-stop. Make sure anything that is in focus is done deliberately and not by inattention . Looking forward to your results.
Thanks Steve, I'm going to give both approaches a try and I'll post both images on here.