Landscape Sunset with branch

HoutHans · 10-11-2019, 02:15 AM

I liked the contrast with the branch lying on the beach in the retreating water. I was zoomed in at 53 mm, should I have framed it differently? A wider framw would have included more blues in the sky, but then the branch would be less prominent as well. I'm not sure so all comments are welcome.

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**othar** · 10-11-2019, 04:08 AM

I think you could have gone closer to the branch and maybe used a slightly longer exposure while the water was retreating from the branch. Another possibility would have been to exclude the branch fully from the shot, because in my opinion it is a little too small in the frame to add something substancial to the image.
My biggest concern on the other hand is easily fixed, your horizon is not straight

dan.a.nesheim · 10-11-2019, 04:38 PM

I like it as is. The horizon have few interesting details, so the branch help the viewer rest treir eyes on something.

Originally posted by HoutHans

should I have framed it differently?

That depends. If you like it, then no, this is good.
Personally i would have moved the branch and sun over to the right to show more of the beach.

Pelto · 10-12-2019, 12:48 AM

As Othar wrote i also would straighten up the horizon, and then crop and play around with the rule of thirds.

HoutHans · 10-14-2019, 12:52 AM

Many thanks and apologies for the horizon. I should have spotted that myself.

Leumas · 10-15-2019, 01:26 PM

As others have said, I'd get closer and ensure focus was on the stick itself (as it seems more of the intended subject). A out of focus sunset can sometimes just enhance the background even more.

**MossyRocks** · 10-18-2019, 09:13 AM

I think most of what I have has been covered already. I would have pushed in more, probably trying to get the stick and the sunset along the same vertical line in the rule of thirds with the sun at that upper crossing poitnt and the stick at the lower one. For me I like things on the right so that is where I would have ended up placing them. Getting the horizon straightened would also help. Also since you could zoom in a fair amount I would have also seen about backing up a bit more to be out near the longest end of that lens. It would give you more to play with for emphasizing the stick and playing with perspective distortion.

800rate · 10-20-2019, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by HoutHans

I liked the contrast with the branch lying on the beach in the retreating water. I was zoomed in at 53 mm, should I have framed it differently? A wider framw would have included more blues in the sky, but then the branch would be less prominent as well. I'm not sure so all comments are welcome.

I love the sunlight and the shadows. You got some good sunlight reflection on the water.

**Buckeyemikie** · 10-20-2019, 01:19 PM

As several have mentioned the "Rule of Thirds", which can be very useful, I refer to it as the "Tool of Thirds" as my photographic motto is "More Tools, Less Rules".

Bertrand3000 · 10-23-2019, 01:22 PM

If the branch was the subject, it's too small, I only noticed it because you mentioned it. That said, I like your shot anyway, it respects the rule of thirds, and the colors are good.

ChristianRock · 10-25-2019, 01:38 PM

If you could go back and re-take the shot, I'd stay where you are and I'd zoom in slightly to crop out the sky a little bit. I'd leave the sand section as is to capture the reflection. And I'd straighten the horizon, of course.

Since you can't go back to that moment in time, I'd just crop out the top by doing a more widescreen crop. If you cut that cloud on top, the entire scene comes to life I think - after fixing the horizon of course.

**kiwi_jono** · 10-25-2019, 03:23 PM

Firstly its a nice shot already.

However could try and crop in a bit from top and right, as I think the sky looks better to the left and it all feels a bit to middle centric at the moment.

**manishved** · 10-26-2019, 05:28 AM

Originally posted by HoutHans

I liked the contrast with the branch lying on the beach in the retreating water. I was zoomed in at 53 mm, should I have framed it differently? A wider framw would have included more blues in the sky, but then the branch would be less prominent as well. I'm not sure so all comments are welcome.

Very serene. Good colors

**henrikpedersen33** · 10-27-2019, 12:50 AM

Originally posted by HoutHans

I liked the contrast with the branch lying on the beach in the retreating water. I was zoomed in at 53 mm, should I have framed it differently? A wider framw would have included more blues in the sky, but then the branch would be less prominent as well. I'm not sure so all comments are welcome.

I think your framing is alright. Might have gone closer to the stick. And then I would straighten up the water line - it's falling to the left.

**Bruce Clark** · 10-27-2019, 12:52 AM

Agree with horizon correction and composition.

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10-11-2019, 04:08 AM	#2
othar Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Linz Photos: Albums Posts: 3,098	I think you could have gone closer to the branch and maybe used a slightly longer exposure while the water was retreating from the branch. Another possibility would have been to exclude the branch fully from the shot, because in my opinion it is a little too small in the frame to add something substancial to the image. My biggest concern on the other hand is easily fixed, your horizon is not straight

10-11-2019, 04:38 PM	#3
dan.a.nesheim Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Photos: Gallery Posts: 167	I like it as is. The horizon have few interesting details, so the branch help the viewer rest treir eyes on something. Originally posted by HoutHans should I have framed it differently? That depends. If you like it, then no, this is good. Personally i would have moved the branch and sun over to the right to show more of the beach.

10-12-2019, 12:48 AM	#4
Pelto Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: West Denmark Posts: 226	As Othar wrote i also would straighten up the horizon, and then crop and play around with the rule of thirds.

10-14-2019, 12:52 AM	#5
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119 Original Poster	Many thanks and apologies for the horizon. I should have spotted that myself.

10-15-2019, 01:26 PM	#6
Leumas Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 454	As others have said, I'd get closer and ensure focus was on the stick itself (as it seems more of the intended subject). A out of focus sunset can sometimes just enhance the background even more.

10-18-2019, 09:13 AM	#7
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	I think most of what I have has been covered already. I would have pushed in more, probably trying to get the stick and the sunset along the same vertical line in the rule of thirds with the sun at that upper crossing poitnt and the stick at the lower one. For me I like things on the right so that is where I would have ended up placing them. Getting the horizon straightened would also help. Also since you could zoom in a fair amount I would have also seen about backing up a bit more to be out near the longest end of that lens. It would give you more to play with for emphasizing the stick and playing with perspective distortion.

10-20-2019, 10:56 AM	#8
800rate Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 252	Originally posted by HoutHans I liked the contrast with the branch lying on the beach in the retreating water. I was zoomed in at 53 mm, should I have framed it differently? A wider framw would have included more blues in the sky, but then the branch would be less prominent as well. I'm not sure so all comments are welcome. I love the sunlight and the shadows. You got some good sunlight reflection on the water.

10-20-2019, 01:19 PM	#9
Buckeyemikie Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 503	As several have mentioned the "Rule of Thirds", which can be very useful, I refer to it as the "Tool of Thirds" as my photographic motto is "More Tools, Less Rules".

10-23-2019, 01:22 PM	#10
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	If the branch was the subject, it's too small, I only noticed it because you mentioned it. That said, I like your shot anyway, it respects the rule of thirds, and the colors are good.

10-25-2019, 01:38 PM	#11
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	If you could go back and re-take the shot, I'd stay where you are and I'd zoom in slightly to crop out the sky a little bit. I'd leave the sand section as is to capture the reflection. And I'd straighten the horizon, of course. Since you can't go back to that moment in time, I'd just crop out the top by doing a more widescreen crop. If you cut that cloud on top, the entire scene comes to life I think - after fixing the horizon of course.

10-25-2019, 03:23 PM	#12
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Firstly its a nice shot already. However could try and crop in a bit from top and right, as I think the sky looks better to the left and it all feels a bit to middle centric at the moment.

10-26-2019, 05:28 AM	#13
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651	Originally posted by HoutHans I liked the contrast with the branch lying on the beach in the retreating water. I was zoomed in at 53 mm, should I have framed it differently? A wider framw would have included more blues in the sky, but then the branch would be less prominent as well. I'm not sure so all comments are welcome. Very serene. Good colors

10-27-2019, 12:50 AM	#14
henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,624	Originally posted by HoutHans I liked the contrast with the branch lying on the beach in the retreating water. I was zoomed in at 53 mm, should I have framed it differently? A wider framw would have included more blues in the sky, but then the branch would be less prominent as well. I'm not sure so all comments are welcome. I think your framing is alright. Might have gone closer to the stick. And then I would straighten up the water line - it's falling to the left.

10-27-2019, 12:52 AM	#15
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Agree with horizon correction and composition.