I like the attempt and suggestion as well. I might even go as far as cropping it square and removing most of the image from the top. Try it and see what you think.
I would disagree that your choice for 'the end' is uninspired. Certainly the words 'it it finished' speak to the theme. I agree with the others that a slightly different cropping would be interesting but I greatly appreciate your image. Thea
Fred,
Nice color, focus, and DOF. Nothing "uninspired" about it.
I do agree w/ Norm's suggestion to crop the top half inch. Just my opinion.
Great entry; good luck!
~ Carrol
The image is great, the background is a bit distracting. Maybe try blurring the background a little more. Keeping the colors and general shape, but removing the distracting details.
Thanks so much to all of you for your input!!! I have 2 alternative pictures, maybe you can tel me what you think of them? Thanks a lot! Fred
(Of course I will crop them to the right size)
I think I prefer the horizonal pose on the first of the alternates. It's not as dramatic in it's angle, but it conveys the meaning more strongly with it's DoF and composition. And the background in that image is the best of the three.
Chad Schulz wrote:
I think I prefer the horizonal pose on the first of the alternates. It's not as dramatic in it's angle, but it conveys the meaning more strongly with it's DoF and composition. And the background in that image is the best of the three.
Good luck deciding
Chad
Yes, I also usually prefer the very blurred background, but I wanted to show this was taken on a grave... Thanks Chad as always for your input! Fred
DonT wrote:
This is what I was thinking. Maybe not what you thought, but what I saw.
Yes this a good suggestion, I like the square framing actually. I kept the top of the image because there was a thunder soming and I like the dramatic effect (although maybe not so obvious). 20 minutes later I was completely soaked! Cheers, Fred
I do like the square framing much better and the horizontal shot above is nice as well, but the missing feet bothers me. It just looks a little off balance, but I really like the focus.
Fantastic image. It poses as many questions as it answers. Such an unusual angle, almost makes it look as if he is trying to get up. \\\\\if this is uninspired then may i be uninspired each week
Take care
Mark
Very, very nice. I like all of them, too. I think the first one with the crop you have now works great (although I do like the softer backgrounds of the alternates). Choices!
I like the thought, and of the three shots I like the first the best. I'm no expert but, for what it's worth, I think the picture does very well cropped tighter and without the sky and trees: the solidity and geometry of the base then contrasts with the bokeh buildings, something like earth meeting heaven, with the figure in between (e.g., as here)
See, this is what happens when you have too many good shots buddy! The horizontal one is nice but I like your initial choice Fred. It almost feels as he is looking out at the ones laid to rest. Love the point of focus btw.
Vipermike wrote:
See, this is what happens when you have too many good shots buddy! The horizontal one is nice but I like your initial choice Fred. It almost feels as he is looking out at the ones laid to rest. Love the point of focus btw.
Well well well... What should I do know Interesting to see that each of us can have such different points of views... good thing I still have a few days to think about it...
kevinsullivan wrote:
I like the thought, and of the three shots I like the first the best. I'm no expert but, for what it's worth, I think the picture does very well cropped tighter and without the sky and trees: the solidity and geometry of the base then contrasts with the bokeh buildings, something like earth meeting heaven, with the figure in between (e.g., as here)
I actually like the crop you are proposing... as well as you earth meeting heaven theory
The horizontal one is nice but I like your initial choice Fred. It almost feels as he is looking out at the ones laid to rest. Love the point of focus btw.