Fountain

fionaB · 22-04-2008, 18:12

really windy on the beach and i think it was after this i noticed all the dirt on my sensor ( not sure how it happened tho) still like the outcome, was lovely light i thought as it was just before 9 am.

mickeymax · 24-04-2008, 01:01

I agree, the lighting is nice in this pic and the subject stands out well against the gorgeous sky. The only things I would say and its only an opinion is that maybe it could have done with a little less foreground and for some reason my eye is drawn to the 'mountain' or mound just to the right of the centrepiece. I find it kind of distracting as it links with the shadow on the actual fountain. Apart from that its a lovely shot.

Original-Tin · 24-04-2008, 08:51

The sky is nice, I like the gradient in it. Mickeymax is rieght about the 'mountain' thing in the background grabs your eye slightly as does the patch of light coloured tarmac at the bottom, not sure how easy it would be to photshop out the mountain but a slight crop would help the foreground.

fionaB · 24-04-2008, 18:32

thanx, i actually wouldnt dream of photoshopping it out, the mountain, its actually an island called Ailsa Craig

Rob Barron · 24-04-2008, 20:39

When you say you 'wouldn't dream of removing the mountain' do you mean simply because it is Ailsa Craig or what?

I am only asking because you need to consider what this is a photo of. If it is (as I assume) entirely about the fountain, I would either move slightly to the left to stick the AC behind the centre column or move further down so it is hidden behind the base.

You didn't want it to show the AC because if you did you would have (should have!) used a longer lens to give a foreshortening effect which left AC a little more prominent, not looking like a bald guy is squatting behind the fountain!

I think the lighting and the sharpness are excellent, you're obviously pleased with that 20-40mm lens you've got

I am not criticising the pic as such, I like it. I am just picking you up on the point of 'why' you wouldn't remove something. There are reasons for and against, I just think you sounded a bit dogmatic about it which surprised me.

Crop the FG a bit and let it take on a letterbox format, it's a lovely capture of the fountain

Cheers,
Rob

fionaB · 24-04-2008, 20:41

yeah simply cos its the craig and i would get hung here if i disappeared it!

lol its not dogmatisim its self preservation

22-04-2008, 18:12	#1 (permalink)
fionaB Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,453	Fountain really windy on the beach and i think it was after this i noticed all the dirt on my sensor ( not sure how it happened tho) still like the outcome, was lovely light i thought as it was just before 9 am.

24-04-2008, 01:01	#2 (permalink)
mickeymax Getting Comfy Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 177	Re: Fountain I agree, the lighting is nice in this pic and the subject stands out well against the gorgeous sky. The only things I would say and its only an opinion is that maybe it could have done with a little less foreground and for some reason my eye is drawn to the 'mountain' or mound just to the right of the centrepiece. I find it kind of distracting as it links with the shadow on the actual fountain. Apart from that its a lovely shot.

24-04-2008, 08:51	#3 (permalink)
Original-Tin New here Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 31	Re: Fountain The sky is nice, I like the gradient in it. Mickeymax is rieght about the 'mountain' thing in the background grabs your eye slightly as does the patch of light coloured tarmac at the bottom, not sure how easy it would be to photshop out the mountain but a slight crop would help the foreground.

24-04-2008, 18:32	#4 (permalink)
fionaB Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,453	Re: Fountain thanx, i actually wouldnt dream of photoshopping it out, the mountain, its actually an island called Ailsa Craig

24-04-2008, 20:39	#5 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,200	Re: Fountain When you say you 'wouldn't dream of removing the mountain' do you mean simply because it is Ailsa Craig or what? I am only asking because you need to consider what this is a photo of. If it is (as I assume) entirely about the fountain, I would either move slightly to the left to stick the AC behind the centre column or move further down so it is hidden behind the base. You didn't want it to show the AC because if you did you would have (should have!) used a longer lens to give a foreshortening effect which left AC a little more prominent, not looking like a bald guy is squatting behind the fountain! I think the lighting and the sharpness are excellent, you're obviously pleased with that 20-40mm lens you've got I am not criticising the pic as such, I like it. I am just picking you up on the point of 'why' you wouldn't remove something. There are reasons for and against, I just think you sounded a bit dogmatic about it which surprised me. Crop the FG a bit and let it take on a letterbox format, it's a lovely capture of the fountain Cheers, Rob __________________ Rob Barron robbarron@aol.com If you look down on other people, don't expect them to look up to you!

24-04-2008, 20:41	#6 (permalink)
fionaB Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,453	Re: Fountain yeah simply cos its the craig and i would get hung here if i disappeared it! lol its not dogmatisim its self preservation

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