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Originally Posted by Charlotte
My eye tends to settle on the big black rock in the centre.
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This is probably because light tones recede and dark tones advance, which is how and why we perceive aerial perspective in nature. Also, since the dark rock is next to light water the contrast in the centre is strong which tends to attract the eye.
A useful device for assessing a composition is to turn the image upside down. This helps reduce the controlling influence of your left-brain mode and allows your right-brain mode (the spatial, artistic mode) to more accurately perceive the image.
Also, increase the viewing distance which reduces details and accentuates your perception of the shapes and tones in the image.
Les