Couple in park.

[truffet]

Hello, I'm working on a local series, of which this is one of the set. I'm wondering about what this photo 'evokes' to a viewer. It's a snapshot (wasn't staged) which is what this set is about. Any thoughts would be welcome.

From My Peeps

1600×1200 pixels – 557KB
Filename: 5.JPG
Camera: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot SD790 IS
ISO: 80
Exposure: 1/200 sec
Aperture: 4.9
Focal Length: 18.6mm
Flash Used: No

[Moy_Nathan]

I'm a beginner, actually very very new. (only had my dslr for about 2 months)

But, in my opinion, there's too much going on in this picture.

[dave.turley]

Agree with MOY, although a simple crop would bring one in closer? Other than that, I like the 2 stark colours of the people against all the natural tones. Looks like a heart to heart to me going on.

[Jamie Hibbert]

Sorry but this does nothing for me. I thi nk you need them bigger in the frame and get them on a third!!

[looking4OPH]

It evokes a conversation on a quiet weekday morning.

That said, it needs some thirds work. The couple is too centered amongst a lot more going on in the picture, so maybe some cropping too.

[wal]

Not a powerful image.. with all the foreground, blown up sky and distractions.. try moving around, planning and imagine where to get the best angle for shots like these.. it may turn as an intersting image.

[Qanths]

I think it's a great shot, especially for a snapshot. First, I love how each one is wearing the opposite color of the other. Second, I like all the commotion in this image, as if the couple don't care of whatever's happening around them, entirely consumed in their conversation. Third, I realized everyone around here in this forum follows the rule of thirds, I feel that they've misunderstood, putting a subject on a third will give you a good pic but there's no harm in centering your subject. Many famous photos are centered. Last, I like the way the tree is curving into the frame on the upper left.

Good job!

H.S.

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