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Photo of the day November 2014
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Thank you both for the comments. I was tickled pink just to find this guy.
~ Peter
Can't work out whether the composition is right or wrong here - I've tried the tree in the centre but still doesn't look right somehow - comments welcome please ...
Craggy Tree by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Cheers
Hugh
Craggy Tree by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Cheers
Hugh
Can't work out whether the composition is right or wrong here - I've tried the tree in the centre but still doesn't look right somehow - comments welcome please ...
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Craggy Tree by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Cheers
Hugh
As you'll know from my regular posts I'm no expert, so just my opinion.
It's not the most exciting composition. I'd rather see a close up of the more interesting tree on the left. Alternativly maybe from a different angle looking up or something.
Can't work out whether the composition is right or wrong here - I've tried the tree in the centre but still doesn't look right somehow - comments welcome please ...
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Craggy Tree by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Cheers
Hugh
You must be knackered digging up a tree to move it for better composition! ;-)
Seriously though. I am no expert but I see what you mean, it doesn't flow completely well but not bad either. I think if it was to the right then it would be too busy.
Photo of the day November 2014
You should think about leading lines or diagonals to make the shot more interesting. If there was nothing in the background and just the three trees in solitude then the composition might have worked. As it is you would have been better getting them from a 45 degree angle maybe with them running from the bottom left of frame to the top right. Kind of like this.
As it is there is no real focal point and it's a little busy with all of the bits in the background.
Can't work out whether the composition is right or wrong here - I've tried the tree in the centre but still doesn't look right somehow - comments welcome please ...
[url=https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7568/15579122618_62e6c64976_b.jpg]Image[/url]
Craggy Tree by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Cheers
Hugh
You should think about leading lines or diagonals to make the shot more interesting. If there was nothing in the background and just the three trees in solitude then the composition might have worked. As it is you would have been better getting them from a 45 degree angle maybe with them running from the bottom left of frame to the top right. Kind of like this.
As it is there is no real focal point and it's a little busy with all of the bits in the background.
Ahhh, thanks, I can see it now. I'll revisit and recompose some time.
I also noticed the shot was taken at F8 so DOF may have been wrong.
Cheers
Hugh
Photo of the day November 2014
Have a think about symmetry and applying the rule of thirds as well. They're not hard and fast rules but they'll make you think about composition a bit more and give your shots a more engaging look.
Here's an example of trees on a horizontal aspect that works because of the consideration to the rest of the composition. You've got things going on in the background that aren't distracting and add to the focal point of the trees in the middle distance.
Ahhh, thanks, I can see it now. I'll revisit and recompose some time.
I also noticed the shot was taken at F8 so DOF may have been wrong.
Cheers
Hugh
Have a think about symmetry and applying the rule of thirds as well. They're not hard and fast rules but they'll make you think about composition a bit more and give your shots a more engaging look.
Here's an example of trees on a horizontal aspect that works because of the consideration to the rest of the composition. You've got things going on in the background that aren't distracting and add to the focal point of the trees in the middle distance.
Hmm, seems like composition will be my weakest point.
Thanks again, it helps a lot to learn from the more experienced
Cheers
Hugh
No worries. It's easy to get caught up in the technical aspects of photography like shutter speed, aperture etc. and forget about the composition side of things. Something that I'm prone to as well. It's trickier to learn than how to handle the camera itself I feel.
We're all learning though
Hmm, seems like composition will be my weakest point.
Thanks again, it helps a lot to learn from the more experienced
Cheers
Hugh
Read understanding composition by Brian Peterson.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bryan-Petersons-Understanding-Composition-Field/dp/0770433073
Taught me a lot when I started.
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Can't work out whether the composition is right or wrong here - I've tried the tree in the centre but still doesn't look right somehow - comments welcome please ...
Cheers
Hugh
Every photographer should take a course in painting composition to learn why some pictures are more interesting to look at. There is some potential for diagonals with the upper stumpy limbs and that would require interesting angles to lead into the focus point of the picture. If the dead tree is the main object of interest in the frame, then the rule of thirds can easily be applied in landscape mode. You simply have to get the background elements to not detract from the focal point, but still add visual interest such as blocks of color against the relative monotone of the dead tree.
Anyway, these are some ideas to try if you go back. Trees in good settings make good subjects.
Lonely Tree by chuck rodent1, on Flickr
Hmm, seems like composition will be my weakest point.
Thanks again, it helps a lot to learn from the more experienced
Cheers
Hugh
Composition is where I struggle too. Rule of thirds helps. Another tool I find useful is Google images. If I am struggling to find inspiration or that perfect angle, and I have internet access, sometimes I google images and see how others take shots. Helps my thought process.
Being able to google it on the spot makes it so much more useful rather than the "ah, I should have..." Moment later.
Can't work out whether the composition is right or wrong here - I've tried the tree in the centre but still doesn't look right somehow - comments welcome please ...
Cheers
Hugh
When that happens to me it's a strong indicator that the best approach is to learn from it then delete. I delete a lot.
I find the shots of mine that I like the most are the ones that require very little work in post. They're the shots that give me that "wow" feeling straight out of the camera before I make any adjustments.
~ Peter
Judging by what you post on here, I find that hard to believe. But yes images that are right in camera are my favourite as well.
I've seen the same thing in Yorkshire. Seems a pretty pointless thing to do, IMO, on a par with carving your name in a tree trunk...
Parting with money in this way in Yorkshire? Wouldn't be that frivolous with cash in Scotland
Another waterfall of sorts. Comments always welcomed.
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Parting with money in this way in Yorkshire? Wouldn't be that frivolous with cash in Scotland
Another waterfall of sorts. Comments always welcomed.
Nice. You nailed this one. Did you use an ND filter?