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**Peter Rockstroh** · 01-08-2021, 06:38 AM - **4 Likes**

Dawn, Lake Atitlán
HP5 @ ASA 250 in HC-110
Oriental Seagull FB G3
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**jbinpg** · 01-08-2021, 10:08 PM

Excellent!

SpecialK · 01-08-2021, 11:31 PM

I would crop some foreground for balance.

SimonC · 01-09-2021, 12:49 AM

I love the simplicity of the photo, very minimalist. The contrast is good with the reeds and the man in the boat. As SpecialK suggests I'd loose a bit of the foreground... thirds. It would look great on a wall

**jbinpg** · 01-09-2021, 01:03 AM

I disagree with cropping the foreground. Your eyes are led from the shallows out to the deeper water taking you deeper into the photo.

**Peter Rockstroh** · 01-09-2021, 08:07 AM

Thanks for all your comments.The "to crop or not to crop" dilemma depends on how I print it.
If the foreground is printed with enough contrast to show detail at the bottom, it is interesting
enough to lead the eye into the composition (which is how it was taken). Printed with low
contrast in the foreground it works in a nearly panoramic format, but I find it less interesting

SimonC · 01-10-2021, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by jbinpg

I disagree with cropping the foreground. Your eyes are led from the shallows out to the deeper water taking you deeper into the photo.

On reflection (no pun intended) I agree.

sconut1 · 01-15-2021, 08:27 PM

I don't consider myself an expert photographer, but have to say, I really like that image as is. In my opinion, I wouldn't touch it. It's great!

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01-08-2021, 10:08 PM	#2
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,155	Excellent!

01-08-2021, 11:31 PM	#3
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,181	I would crop some foreground for balance.

01-09-2021, 12:49 AM	#4
SimonC Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester Posts: 460	I love the simplicity of the photo, very minimalist. The contrast is good with the reeds and the man in the boat. As SpecialK suggests I'd loose a bit of the foreground... thirds. It would look great on a wall

01-09-2021, 01:03 AM	#5
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,155	I disagree with cropping the foreground. Your eyes are led from the shallows out to the deeper water taking you deeper into the photo.

01-09-2021, 08:07 AM	#6
Peter Rockstroh Admiral Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Bogota Posts: 166 Original Poster	Thanks for all your comments.The "to crop or not to crop" dilemma depends on how I print it. If the foreground is printed with enough contrast to show detail at the bottom, it is interesting enough to lead the eye into the composition (which is how it was taken). Printed with low contrast in the foreground it works in a nearly panoramic format, but I find it less interesting

01-10-2021, 02:34 PM	#7
SimonC Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester Posts: 460	Originally posted by jbinpg I disagree with cropping the foreground. Your eyes are led from the shallows out to the deeper water taking you deeper into the photo. On reflection (no pun intended) I agree.

01-15-2021, 08:27 PM	#8
sconut1 New Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12	I don't consider myself an expert photographer, but have to say, I really like that image as is. In my opinion, I wouldn't touch it. It's great!

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Black & White Dawn, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

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