Simple is as Simple Does

Posted by bobmcrae on Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:11 pm

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A simple photo of Bird Island at Harris Beach State Park. Canon EOS 5D III, EF 24-105 @ 32, f/20, 1/8, ISO 100.

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by alibenn on Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:53 am

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This is an interesting image. I think it illustrates well when photographers use elements that aren't really connected in space, to create a visual connection between them. I think you've done well, especially the way the driftwood points to the right side island. I would suggest perhaps going black and white in this one; as is it feels quite literal, and I feel BW would allow you to work the contrast and mood a touch more aggressively to abstract the scene a little more and make it a touch more mysterious.

Of course, that is just how I see it!!

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by Jens Peermann on Sat Jan 10, 2015 9:28 am

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Your caption identifies the island as the subject, and initially I really liked how the driftwood points to it. But the longer I look at the image, the more the driftwood starts to become the subject. Mainly because it's more in focus than the island. Despite this conflict, I still think its a great image.

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by Gary Briney on Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:08 pm

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Interesting composition -- I might be tempted to reduce contrast just a trifle to benefit the foreground. b

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by John Labrenz on Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:28 pm

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Agree with what Jens has said.
In addition, I think it needs some slight CCW rotation

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by quintfineartphoto on Sun Jan 11, 2015 8:40 am

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Nice Shot It look a tad tilted to the right. I am not sure weather it is the angle of the sand.

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by bobmcrae on Sun Jan 11, 2015 9:10 am

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Thank you for all the helpful comments.

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by João Quintela on Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:32 am

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If this were mine i would try some B&W

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