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I'm not happy with myself for including the yellow post on the left (not comfortable cropping tighter, it changes the composition too much), but I'm certainly happy with capturing that shining smile!

**RGlasel** · 10-30-2018, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by bdery

not comfortable cropping tighter, it changes the composition too much

Depends on the purpose you want for this picture. If you want an impromptu portrait, then cropping both sides to a 3:4 ratio would be good. If you want to record a moment in time, then the yellow post is another element of interest that provides some context. Either way, it is very appealing.

**jbinpg** · 10-30-2018, 02:01 PM

A square crop would work here, methinks.

**Tonytee** · 10-30-2018, 06:25 PM

Very well done capture of youth with a smile. Who could ask for anything more?

TT

**clackers** · 10-30-2018, 06:39 PM

Yeah, all you had to do was to take a step to your left and rotate the camera to follow the subject.

I too am annoyed when I look on the laptop later on and realize I could've got it right on the day instead of compromising in post.

But I can see why it was no throwaway ... what you achieved in the rest of your picture and its mood is so good.

bdery · 10-31-2018, 05:01 AM

Originally posted by RGlasel

Depends on the purpose you want for this picture. If you want an impromptu portrait, then cropping both sides to a 3:4 ratio would be good. If you want to record a moment in time, then the yellow post is another element of interest that provides some context. Either way, it is very appealing.

I tried cropping vertically, or tighter, and the picture lost context. Thanks for your analysis.

Originally posted by jbinpg

A square crop would work here, methinks.

That's a good idea, one that I don't use often enough.

Originally posted by clackers

Yeah, all you had to do was to take a step to your left and rotate the camera to follow the subject.

I too am annoyed when I look on the laptop later on and realize I could've got it right on the day instead of compromising in post.

So true! I was tracking the smile, not paying enough attention to surroundings.

Originally posted by clackers

But I can see why it was no throwaway ... what you achieved in the rest of your picture and its mood is so good.

Catching that moment requires luck and timing

**henrikpedersen33** · 12-11-2021, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by bdery

I'm not happy with myself for including the yellow post on the left (not comfortable cropping tighter, it changes the composition too much), but I'm certainly happy with capturing that shining smile!

Wonderful smile indeed ;-)
I think you could cut away the yellow post with no problem at all !

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10-30-2018, 09:41 AM	#2
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,229	Originally posted by bdery not comfortable cropping tighter, it changes the composition too much Depends on the purpose you want for this picture. If you want an impromptu portrait, then cropping both sides to a 3:4 ratio would be good. If you want to record a moment in time, then the yellow post is another element of interest that provides some context. Either way, it is very appealing.

10-30-2018, 02:01 PM	#3
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	A square crop would work here, methinks.

10-30-2018, 06:25 PM	#4
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,532	Very well done capture of youth with a smile. Who could ask for anything more? TT

10-30-2018, 06:39 PM	#5
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Yeah, all you had to do was to take a step to your left and rotate the camera to follow the subject. I too am annoyed when I look on the laptop later on and realize I could've got it right on the day instead of compromising in post. But I can see why it was no throwaway ... what you achieved in the rest of your picture and its mood is so good.

10-31-2018, 05:01 AM	#6
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363 Original Poster	Originally posted by RGlasel Depends on the purpose you want for this picture. If you want an impromptu portrait, then cropping both sides to a 3:4 ratio would be good. If you want to record a moment in time, then the yellow post is another element of interest that provides some context. Either way, it is very appealing. I tried cropping vertically, or tighter, and the picture lost context. Thanks for your analysis. Originally posted by jbinpg A square crop would work here, methinks. That's a good idea, one that I don't use often enough. Originally posted by clackers Yeah, all you had to do was to take a step to your left and rotate the camera to follow the subject. I too am annoyed when I look on the laptop later on and realize I could've got it right on the day instead of compromising in post. So true! I was tracking the smile, not paying enough attention to surroundings. Originally posted by clackers But I can see why it was no throwaway ... what you achieved in the rest of your picture and its mood is so good. Catching that moment requires luck and timing

12-11-2021, 11:21 AM	#7
henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,632	Originally posted by bdery I'm not happy with myself for including the yellow post on the left (not comfortable cropping tighter, it changes the composition too much), but I'm certainly happy with capturing that shining smile! Wonderful smile indeed ;-) I think you could cut away the yellow post with no problem at all !

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