Landscape Looking at Fall

adsouza · 10-12-2016, 07:04 AM - **2 Likes**

Developing my photography so I am trying to improve and would gladly welcome your C&C.

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**From1980** · 10-12-2016, 08:32 AM

I really like this. It's a well worn idea but you have used it well.

adsouza · 10-12-2016, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by From1980

I really like this. It's a well worn idea but you have used it well.

Thank you for your comment it is so much appreciated. I am new at it but attempting to improve my skills.

**clackers** · 10-12-2016, 10:20 AM

It's not just the framing I like, but the colour vs monochrome balance, too.

Tako Kichi · 10-12-2016, 11:13 AM - **1 Like**

I like the colours vs monochrome look too, the only thing that I find a little jarring is the small patch of leaves in the upper right corner. It would have been nicer IMHO if the wall had continued to fill the corner but maybe the location did not allow for a re-position prior to taking the shot. I'm not sure if a tighter crop on the right side to lose the leaves would work as it would throw out the balance on the rest of the frame. You can't really crop more from the top as you would lose the top of the window frame too. A square or vertical (portrait) crop might work though, especially if you have more room on the original (I'm not sure if the example shown is cropped or not).

adsouza · 10-13-2016, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by Tako Kichi

I like the colours vs monochrome look too, the only thing that I find a little jarring is the small patch of leaves in the upper right corner. It would have been nicer IMHO if the wall had continued to fill the corner but maybe the location did not allow for a re-position prior to taking the shot. I'm not sure if a tighter crop on the right side to lose the leaves would work as it would throw out the balance on the rest of the frame. You can't really crop more from the top as you would lose the top of the window frame too. A square or vertical (portrait) crop might work though, especially if you have more room on the original (I'm not sure if the example shown is cropped or not).

Thank you Larry much appreciated if memory serves me right I tried my best to keep the right top out while taking the photo as well as in post but it could not happen. Next time I will keep a critical eye in the viewfinder to eliminate such distractions. Thanks once again.

---------- Post added 10-13-16 at 11:31 AM ----------

Originally posted by clackers

It's not just the framing I like, but the colour vs monochrome balance, too.

Thank you for favourable comment. Much appreciated.

Tako Kichi · 10-13-2016, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by adsouza

Next time I will keep a critical eye in the viewfinder to eliminate such distractions.

I started shooting with SLRs in the film days (1979) when it was the done thing to compose the finished image in the view finder because you couldn't crop the shot afterwards (unless you had access to a darkroom or you sliced the print into a non-standard size). Some printing outlets would allow you to specify a specific crop but that was usually at an additional cost.

With modern post-processing software the photographer has many more options available and the need to compose in the view finder is now far less critical. If the shot above is not cropped (i.e. it is what you saw in the view finder) then you may have benefited by zooming out a little bit (or stepping backwards if using a prime) so that you had more space around what you envisaged as the finished image. You would then have had more options for cropping and a better chance of getting the 'keeper' you wanted.

Old habits are hard to break and I still try to compose in the view finder but if I find I'm not able to get the shot I want I will look at leaving space around the subject so that I can crop in PP.

adsouza · 10-14-2016, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by Tako Kichi

I started shooting with SLRs in the film days (1979) when it was the done thing to compose the finished image in the view finder because you couldn't crop the shot afterwards (unless you had access to a darkroom or you sliced the print into a non-standard size). Some printing outlets would allow you to specify a specific crop but that was usually at an additional cost.

With modern post-processing software the photographer has many more options available and the need to compose in the view finder is now far less critical. If the shot above is not cropped (i.e. it is what you saw in the view finder) then you may have benefited by zooming out a little bit (or stepping backwards if using a prime) so that you had more space around what you envisaged as the finished image. You would then have had more options for cropping and a better chance of getting the 'keeper' you wanted.

Old habits are hard to break and I still try to compose in the view finder but if I find I'm not able to get the shot I want I will look at leaving space around the subject so that I can crop in PP.

Thank you and much appreciated, I can use all the help to improve.

smf · 10-15-2016, 06:54 AM

I join in the praise, and I applaud the first post byTako Kichi.
I like a cropped vesion (cropped a bit from the right).
Adsouza, I hope to see more of your images.
Best wishes.

adsouza · 10-15-2016, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by smf

I join in the praise, and I applaud the first post Btu Tako Kichi.
I like a cropped vesion (cropped a bit from the right).
Adsouza, I hope to see more of your images.
Best wishes.

Thank you and I definitely will post more images.

slip · 10-31-2016, 04:24 PM

you have an eye for composition for someone who claims is a beginner

I would have no problem mounting this on a wall
very nice indeed

Randy

adsouza · 11-01-2016, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by slip

you have an eye for composition for someone who claims is a beginner

I would have no problem mounting this on a wall
very nice indeed

Randy

Thank you Randy.

**henrikpedersen33** · 07-08-2018, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by adsouza

Developing my photography so I am trying to improve and would gladly welcome your C&C.

Nice idea with a frame in which you have your object. Super.

mhrish · 07-15-2018, 12:01 PM

I love the textures and the way the light is balanced between the wall and the fall scene through the window. The upper right corner is a slight distraction for me, but I don't know whether it could be cropped out without losing important elements. Overall, I think this is a really good shot.

dhart2 · 07-17-2018, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by adsouza

Developing my photography so I am trying to improve and would gladly welcome your C&C.

Great composition.

10-15-2016, 06:54 AM	#9
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	I join in the praise, and I applaud the first post byTako Kichi. I like a cropped vesion (cropped a bit from the right). Adsouza, I hope to see more of your images. Best wishes. Last edited by smf; 10-15-2016 at 01:27 PM. Reason: Typo

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10-12-2016, 08:32 AM	#2
From1980 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex, Ontario Posts: 682	I really like this. It's a well worn idea but you have used it well.

10-12-2016, 08:40 AM	#3
adsouza Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mississauga Posts: 77 Original Poster	Originally posted by From1980 I really like this. It's a well worn idea but you have used it well. Thank you for your comment it is so much appreciated. I am new at it but attempting to improve my skills.

10-12-2016, 10:20 AM	#4
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	It's not just the framing I like, but the colour vs monochrome balance, too.

10-12-2016, 11:13 AM - 1 Like	#5
Tako Kichi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Ontario, Canada (ex-pat Brit) Posts: 1,296	I like the colours vs monochrome look too, the only thing that I find a little jarring is the small patch of leaves in the upper right corner. It would have been nicer IMHO if the wall had continued to fill the corner but maybe the location did not allow for a re-position prior to taking the shot. I'm not sure if a tighter crop on the right side to lose the leaves would work as it would throw out the balance on the rest of the frame. You can't really crop more from the top as you would lose the top of the window frame too. A square or vertical (portrait) crop might work though, especially if you have more room on the original (I'm not sure if the example shown is cropped or not).

10-13-2016, 08:29 AM	#6
adsouza Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mississauga Posts: 77 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tako Kichi I like the colours vs monochrome look too, the only thing that I find a little jarring is the small patch of leaves in the upper right corner. It would have been nicer IMHO if the wall had continued to fill the corner but maybe the location did not allow for a re-position prior to taking the shot. I'm not sure if a tighter crop on the right side to lose the leaves would work as it would throw out the balance on the rest of the frame. You can't really crop more from the top as you would lose the top of the window frame too. A square or vertical (portrait) crop might work though, especially if you have more room on the original (I'm not sure if the example shown is cropped or not). Thank you Larry much appreciated if memory serves me right I tried my best to keep the right top out while taking the photo as well as in post but it could not happen. Next time I will keep a critical eye in the viewfinder to eliminate such distractions. Thanks once again. ---------- Post added 10-13-16 at 11:31 AM ---------- Originally posted by clackers It's not just the framing I like, but the colour vs monochrome balance, too. Thank you for favourable comment. Much appreciated.

10-13-2016, 09:42 AM	#7
Tako Kichi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Ontario, Canada (ex-pat Brit) Posts: 1,296	Originally posted by adsouza Next time I will keep a critical eye in the viewfinder to eliminate such distractions. I started shooting with SLRs in the film days (1979) when it was the done thing to compose the finished image in the view finder because you couldn't crop the shot afterwards (unless you had access to a darkroom or you sliced the print into a non-standard size). Some printing outlets would allow you to specify a specific crop but that was usually at an additional cost. With modern post-processing software the photographer has many more options available and the need to compose in the view finder is now far less critical. If the shot above is not cropped (i.e. it is what you saw in the view finder) then you may have benefited by zooming out a little bit (or stepping backwards if using a prime) so that you had more space around what you envisaged as the finished image. You would then have had more options for cropping and a better chance of getting the 'keeper' you wanted. Old habits are hard to break and I still try to compose in the view finder but if I find I'm not able to get the shot I want I will look at leaving space around the subject so that I can crop in PP.

10-14-2016, 10:37 AM	#8
adsouza Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mississauga Posts: 77 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tako Kichi I started shooting with SLRs in the film days (1979) when it was the done thing to compose the finished image in the view finder because you couldn't crop the shot afterwards (unless you had access to a darkroom or you sliced the print into a non-standard size). Some printing outlets would allow you to specify a specific crop but that was usually at an additional cost. With modern post-processing software the photographer has many more options available and the need to compose in the view finder is now far less critical. If the shot above is not cropped (i.e. it is what you saw in the view finder) then you may have benefited by zooming out a little bit (or stepping backwards if using a prime) so that you had more space around what you envisaged as the finished image. You would then have had more options for cropping and a better chance of getting the 'keeper' you wanted. Old habits are hard to break and I still try to compose in the view finder but if I find I'm not able to get the shot I want I will look at leaving space around the subject so that I can crop in PP. Thank you and much appreciated, I can use all the help to improve.

10-15-2016, 09:02 AM	#10
adsouza Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mississauga Posts: 77 Original Poster	Originally posted by smf I join in the praise, and I applaud the first post Btu Tako Kichi. I like a cropped vesion (cropped a bit from the right). Adsouza, I hope to see more of your images. Best wishes. Thank you and I definitely will post more images.

10-31-2016, 04:24 PM	#11
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	you have an eye for composition for someone who claims is a beginner I would have no problem mounting this on a wall very nice indeed Randy

11-01-2016, 11:30 AM	#12
adsouza Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mississauga Posts: 77 Original Poster	Originally posted by slip you have an eye for composition for someone who claims is a beginner I would have no problem mounting this on a wall very nice indeed Randy Thank you Randy.

07-08-2018, 04:06 PM	#13
henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,624	Originally posted by adsouza Developing my photography so I am trying to improve and would gladly welcome your C&C. Nice idea with a frame in which you have your object. Super.

07-15-2018, 12:01 PM	#14
mhrish Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 84	I love the textures and the way the light is balanced between the wall and the fall scene through the window. The upper right corner is a slight distraction for me, but I don't know whether it could be cropped out without losing important elements. Overall, I think this is a really good shot.

07-17-2018, 08:24 AM	#15
dhart2 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 26	Originally posted by adsouza Developing my photography so I am trying to improve and would gladly welcome your C&C. Great composition.