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Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

07/21/2004 05:44:49 PM · #1

Just editing a few of my older pics, I am concidering this as a print.

Comments please,
I am particularly wondering about the foreground pole.
Thanks,
Paul.

jcordina

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

07/21/2004 05:51:35 PM · #2

I think the foreground pole actually makes it more interesting and puts everything in perspective. I find the flag a bit out of place in the composition especially since the red sticks out too much.

fredroj

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/21/2004 05:55:03 PM · #3

flag no pole.....pole no flag..try that!!..lol
overall pic is great..

Message edited by author 2004-07-21 17:55:17.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

07/21/2004 06:06:44 PM · #4

I look at this photo and wonder which particular element you would consider to be the subject. The pole in the foreground is somewhat interesting, but what purpose does it serve? It feels like a lone element of the image and I can't particularly put a finger on its relevance. I see a smaller composition within this larger one that looks like it could be higher impact than the image as a whole... maybe you can find it :)

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

07/21/2004 06:09:51 PM · #5

I don't much care for the pole, but the rest of the print is awesome. Beautiful capture! ;o)

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/21/2004 06:35:38 PM · #6

Originally posted by fredroj:

flag no pole.....pole no flag..try that!!..lol
overall pic is great..

I reckon pole no flag is the way to go. imo the pole really adds to the overall image, great shot.

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

07/21/2004 06:38:04 PM · #7

Interesting comments, I deliberately took it with the pole in the foreground to give it some depth, the flag never crossed my mind.Unfortunately it was part of the boat.I will have a go at losing both the pole or the flag.
John, I am not quite sure what you are hinting at, maybe the jetty on its own or even the pole on its own ?
Problem lies in cropping, not the best conditions for a crystal clear shot and cropping increases the noise etc.
Thanks guys,and gals.
John, I'm waiting :)

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

07/21/2004 07:00:09 PM · #8

Cropping isn't the answer. It would require reshooting it.

07/21/2004 07:04:41 PM · #9

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Cropping isn't the answer. It would require reshooting it.

A little too far for the reshoot John, but I know it is a regular occurence on the lake in question. I have learnt a lot from my last trip, wish I'd done this and wish I'd done that, we have all been there.
Thanks, I would still love to hear your suggestion,
Paul.

wwwavenger

07/21/2004 07:07:09 PM · #10

This would make a good jigsaw puzzle.