Bubbles
by P-A-U-L

Comment by P-A-U-L:

Originally posted by dtremain: FWIW - There is a very strong line of interest that runs through the picture that draws the eye away from the girl. It goes from the girl's head, up the middle finger of land, and ends in the upper right corner. I agree with tanguera that cropping the right side would help, at least partially because the line of the hill no longer ends in the upper right corner, weakening its visual pull. The second thing I'd suggest is to end the middle finger of land - by cloning in ocean - almost directly under the small bubble above it - maybe using the dark spots as the edge of the rock or maybe angling down starting just to the right of the red/white object. I think I'd crop the right side just to the left of the far bubble, since the bubble currently acts as a visual anchor for the right side of the line.

Thank you dtremain for the great advice. You have a good set of eyes. I have had a quick play taking your suggestions on board on the original unprocessed image and here is the result.



Obviously needs a bit of processing but would be interested to know if what I have done is what you imagined.

Bubbles
by P-A-U-L

Comment by dtremain:
FWIW - There is a very strong line of interest that runs through the picture that draws the eye away from the girl. It goes from the girl's head, up the middle finger of land, and ends in the upper right corner. I agree with tanguera that cropping the right side would help, at least partially because the line of the hill no longer ends in the upper right corner, weakening its visual pull. The second thing I'd suggest is to end the middle finger of land - by cloning in ocean - almost directly under the small bubble above it - maybe using the dark spots as the edge of the rock or maybe angling down starting just to the right of the red/white object. I think I'd crop the right side just to the left of the far bubble, since the bubble currently acts as a visual anchor for the right side of the line.

Pebbles
by P-A-U-L

Comment by Mike:
cant vote.

id love to see this image have more negative space, and for her to be making eye contact. i love how shallow the DOF is shown in the stones while still keeping her all in focus.

Tough as steel
by P-A-U-L

Comment by Lydia:
Ha! Well played!


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Miserable cow
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Comment by Giles:
great shot love the detail 9

Tough as steel
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Comment by nicoleangel:
good idea but the background is disturbing...

Tough as steel
by P-A-U-L

Comment by tanguera:
Love that you can't tell if it's a street performer or a sculpture

Tough as steel
by P-A-U-L

Comment by CrazyDiamond:
Nice idea! Just wish the background was less distracting

Quintessentially English
by P-A-U-L

Comment by P-A-U-L:

Originally posted by bassbone: very nicely composed - i almost wish there was a subject on the street to make the scene more alive.

Yeah it does feel like it is missing something. A nice vintage car or horse and cart would do it though more likely to be a caravan or motorhome passing by:)

Quintessentially English
by P-A-U-L

Comment by P-A-U-L:

Originally posted by Mond: Morthoe? Delighted to see it if it is, many a happy hour spnet here.

Well spotted! Yes a fantastic location. We have just discovered a superb campsite here so have spent several weekends under canvas here. 500 yards to the beach from the tent and amazing sunsets too:)