I have been to busy to shoot wildlife recently so my film cameras have been given some abuse. Here is one of my favorites from an early morning trip to the beach. I realise its a bit different so would appreciate any thoughts.
Well Liam - you've not only given the film camera abuse - you're doing it to us too!
I like the 'vague' S shape that is formed by the stones across the frame middle, and the lighting. But as it currently the shape is too vague to really grab you. The distant gulls, at this size are too small to really be a feature.
I love the light and the serenity of the image, and the magenta cast is great, and if it were me I'd have been tempted more by the little group of stones at left forming the start of the S.
To lift this one - in my humble opinion - I would crop the top to just below the two little stones above the left curve of the S, and whack the bottom off halfway between the bottom frame edge and the first lone stone at bottom.
This will throw all the emphasis on the S and prevent your eye wandering all over wondering whats going on! It also makes the most of the lovely colour gradation. As a pano it works better for me.
For me the lighting is what gives the image its appeal but even with the crop I'm afraid There is just not enough subject interest to grab my attention.
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5 repliesI have been to busy to shoot wildlife recently so my film cameras have been given some abuse. Here is one of my favorites from an early morning trip to the beach. I realise its a bit different so would appreciate any thoughts.
Thanks
The colours are excellent, unfortunatly for me, the image lacks a focal point to draw the eye.
Regards
Dave
I like the 'vague' S shape that is formed by the stones across the frame middle, and the lighting. But as it currently the shape is too vague to really grab you. The distant gulls, at this size are too small to really be a feature.
I love the light and the serenity of the image, and the magenta cast is great, and if it were me I'd have been tempted more by the little group of stones at left forming the start of the S.
To lift this one - in my humble opinion - I would crop the top to just below the two little stones above the left curve of the S, and whack the bottom off halfway between the bottom frame edge and the first lone stone at bottom.
This will throw all the emphasis on the S and prevent your eye wandering all over wondering whats going on! It also makes the most of the lovely colour gradation. As a pano it works better for me.
Challenging image, and worth a go!
John, thanks for the in depth critique as it has helped a lot. I have had a go with a crop and I am really happy with it.
crop
Thanks
Des