Misc ask for composition tips

Emacs · 09-07-2011, 02:05 AM

I think I should use boy's shadow better. Any other idea?

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RioRico · 09-07-2011, 02:47 AM

For 2:3 frames, the compositions are fine IMHO. I personally try to avoid 2:3 (portrait mode) unless I want to emphasize verticality. These might look better cropped to 3:4 -- try cropping the top of #1 and the bottom of #2.

Emacs · 09-07-2011, 08:57 AM

Tried it and they look better for sure. Thank you.

Dionisis_K · 09-07-2011, 10:12 AM

I think if i was composing this,i would include the entire shadow if it was possible(i dont know if you had the option of 2-3 steps back) and place it in order the head of the shadow would be at the down left corner..Also i would lower my shooting posture a little bit...Love the silluette by the way...Perfect exposure..

RioRico · 09-07-2011, 10:13 AM

Good edits! Especially #3, where you've trimmed away a lot of excess, leaving just what is important. That is the role of editing: remove whatever is not relevant.

I print and display images in various aspects, from long to tall to square. With vertical pictures, unless there is a good reason for stretching, I find that 3:4 or 4:5 are generally most pleasing. Horizontal pictures may look best at 3:2 or 5:3. Look at published photos and notice their aspects. Note which follow these rules, and which break them, and why.

Nice images!

rubric77 · 09-07-2011, 10:23 AM

I liked the original, with the boy's shadow

mikeSF · 09-07-2011, 11:48 AM

i definitely see too much sky on #1 which draws me away from the subject. Likewise, too much black at the bottom of #2. The crops in the later posts improve this. Very nice images!!

**BigDave** · 09-07-2011, 06:48 PM

my big problem with the images is the black "box" near the subject' it is very distracting. I like #1 the best and I like the sky, it gives a sense of emptiness to help isolate the subject. #2 definitely needs cropping at the bottom.

regards,

sjtryon · 09-08-2011, 06:07 AM

I agree with BigDave; the box thing is really, really distracting. I don't really know what it is, and if it is a box, why the boy would have it at the beach. I can't recall ever seeing anyone playing with a box at any beach I've ever visited. So, the result is that the box captures my attention which is not what you want (I'm guessing). Cropping it out as you did, really whacks the image up. My two cents: I'd plan for the next sunset!

boone · 09-16-2011, 11:57 AM

I agree with MikeSF, too much sky.

bezuidar · 10-26-2011, 03:55 AM

Horizontal pic maybe? Otherwise I like it.

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09-07-2011, 02:05 AM	#1
Emacs Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Moscow Posts: 1,223	ask for composition tips Lens: Pentax 31Ltd Camera: K-5 Photo Location: Russia, Cheboksary, the bank of Volga river ISO: 80 Shutter Speed: 1/350s Aperture: F8 I think I should use boy's shadow better. Any other idea? Attached Images

09-07-2011, 02:47 AM	#2
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	For 2:3 frames, the compositions are fine IMHO. I personally try to avoid 2:3 (portrait mode) unless I want to emphasize verticality. These might look better cropped to 3:4 -- try cropping the top of #1 and the bottom of #2.

09-07-2011, 08:57 AM	#3
Emacs Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Moscow Posts: 1,223 Original Poster	Tried it and they look better for sure. Thank you.

09-07-2011, 10:12 AM	#4
Dionisis_K Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Athens - Greece Photos: Albums Posts: 249	I think if i was composing this,i would include the entire shadow if it was possible(i dont know if you had the option of 2-3 steps back) and place it in order the head of the shadow would be at the down left corner..Also i would lower my shooting posture a little bit...Love the silluette by the way...Perfect exposure..

09-07-2011, 10:13 AM	#5
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Good edits! Especially #3, where you've trimmed away a lot of excess, leaving just what is important. That is the role of editing: remove whatever is not relevant. I print and display images in various aspects, from long to tall to square. With vertical pictures, unless there is a good reason for stretching, I find that 3:4 or 4:5 are generally most pleasing. Horizontal pictures may look best at 3:2 or 5:3. Look at published photos and notice their aspects. Note which follow these rules, and which break them, and why. Nice images!

09-07-2011, 10:23 AM	#6
rubric77 New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4	I liked the original, with the boy's shadow

09-07-2011, 11:48 AM	#7
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	i definitely see too much sky on #1 which draws me away from the subject. Likewise, too much black at the bottom of #2. The crops in the later posts improve this. Very nice images!!

09-07-2011, 06:48 PM	#8
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	my big problem with the images is the black "box" near the subject' it is very distracting. I like #1 the best and I like the sky, it gives a sense of emptiness to help isolate the subject. #2 definitely needs cropping at the bottom. regards,

09-08-2011, 06:07 AM	#9
sjtryon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Upstate, NY, USA Posts: 170	I agree with BigDave; the box thing is really, really distracting. I don't really know what it is, and if it is a box, why the boy would have it at the beach. I can't recall ever seeing anyone playing with a box at any beach I've ever visited. So, the result is that the box captures my attention which is not what you want (I'm guessing). Cropping it out as you did, really whacks the image up. My two cents: I'd plan for the next sunset!

09-16-2011, 11:57 AM	#10
boone Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vientiane Photos: Albums Posts: 100	I agree with MikeSF, too much sky.

10-26-2011, 03:55 AM	#11
bezuidar Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Centurion, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 380	Horizontal pic maybe? Otherwise I like it.