Pierced Rock

A intriguing section( at least for me) of Oregon Pillow Basalt found along the headlands near Ecola State Park. I was found the color and patterns interesting. Does the composition work? I am trying to think smaller but it does not come as natural as sweeping landscapes.

Comments Please?

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Mike, I think it works better as an illustrative photograph than a stand alone print. I feel your pain with close up photography--I have an easier time as well with the wider shots. The color contrast is interesting.

It is very interesting, and the colors are nice, but I'm not sure about the comp. Did you take any other comps of this one, it seems like there could be something there.

I'm somewhat biased on this image, since I majored in rocks as an undergraduate -- the ALL look interesting to me! So of course I like this image. The only comment I'd make on composition is to rotate the image counter-clockwise a bit, to position those fractures a bit closer to a 45 degree angle. Glad to see some PNW igneous rocks in this sort of photo -- I'm sure they get envious of all SW sandstone macros that normally steal the show!

Tom

I like the colors and subject. As far as doing these kinds of shots you really have to be thinking in a graphic/lines mode. Think about the dominate leading lines and where they lead to, where they come from.

Interesting rock with nice color and sharpness. I'm not totally sold on the composition. It looks kind of lobsided. (for the lack of a better word).