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Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

02/04/2005 08:45:41 PM · #1

Which one do you like? Could you critique these based mosty on the composition, as this is something I've been working on?

Thanks!

Message edited by author 2005-02-04 20:46:06.

riotspyne

Nikon D80

02/04/2005 08:53:33 PM · #2

Whats up with you and the numbers :P
I cant really give advice on technical things, but I can say that the first one is really nice.

4score

Nikon D80

02/04/2005 09:20:04 PM · #3

I like the 1st one a bit better. I don't find the rock and the dirty snow around it, very appealing in the 2nd one.

Mark

Message edited by author 2005-02-04 21:20:53.

deapee

Kodak V803

02/04/2005 09:29:51 PM · #4

Nothing in either one really grabs my attention.

In the first one, the fence kind of splits right down the middle and leads off into both sides of the picture -- which is really distracting when looking at it for too long. Then my eye always follows the fence back down to the corner and it really doesn't find anything pleasing to rest upon there so it keeps going. The horizon is uninteresting and the colors are rather dull. (all for my personal taste, mind you).

The second one, seems underexposed (maybe try shooting in RAW). The rock is obviously supposed to be the focal point, but it's not that interesting (or you didn't catch it at the right angle to make it interesting). There is a lot going on in the background there that also diverts attention from the rock. A flash probably would have made the rock more interesting and taken at least some attention away from what is behind it.

Welp, that's my take.

mrorange002

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

02/04/2005 09:50:09 PM · #5

I think the first would be better cropped as a panorama

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/04/2005 10:44:27 PM · #6

Technically I would choose the 2nd shot...yes there is a rock in it but there is plenty more in the picture to look at. When I study the rock I am drawn to the buildings just behind. The fences role is minor but drives me back inward again to the buildings...the sprig on the left adds the final balance to the shot...

Studying the first shot (for me) it doesn't take but a minute before I'm drawn off the right side and over the edge of the shot as there isn't that much to be studied. The negative space in the sky tends to re-enforce the powerfulness of the fence on the right. Possibly zooming out or backing up a bit would have made this a more minimalist shot with more snow in the foreground and bit less sky.

Just my thoughts...

Andy

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

02/04/2005 11:14:53 PM · #7

Thanks for your comments, everyone...eric, I like your suggestion about the panorama...

deapee

Kodak V803

02/04/2005 11:48:28 PM · #8

Originally posted by thatcloudthere:

Thanks for your comments, everyone...eric, I like your suggestion about the panorama...

hrmm...that's more interesting there for me, personally. How far away from your house is it? I'd go there and wait for a sunrise or sunset depending on which direction it faces.

02/05/2005 12:09:21 AM · #9

This was taken within a half hour of sunset...the lighting was perfect as far as I could tell. Could I send you the original, deapee?