Floating MG

[johnjuan57]

Alright, I need to know if I'm getting anywhere close to figuring out Composition? All comments are appreciated Thank you very much The only thing I've done is sharpen it.

Camera Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd
Exposure 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture f/6.4
Focal Length 70.8 mm
ISO Speed 100

[Liz Caldwell]

Composition isnt so hard once you understand the basics... The rule of thirds is the major one.

The eyes naturally tend to rest at the cross sections of 3rds...

Here's you're image broken into 3rds...



...in this case none of the subjects exactly fall into the cross sections.

Now look at the second crop... see how the majority of the subject lands at or very near these cross sections?

[johnjuan57]

Okay, This is the same subject but a different photo. Is this a little closer to having it lined up right? I tryed to make sure I had texture, DOF, and some lines in it.

[Liz Caldwell]

First of all, might I say it really is a lovely photo. Great DOF, I love the contrast, and texture.



This is your 2nd crop with the 3rds grid applied, seeing that, how do you feel about the composition?

Jump back to look at your un-gridded (what? it's a word, I swear, lol) version
Where do you find your eyes moving as you look at the photo? Are they drawn to the subject first? If so, where do they go next? If not, where do they go? If not, what could you try differently?

Compare they two crops you've made, the one from the original post, and this 2nd one... which do you find more visually compelling? Notice where your eyes fall on each image.

I know I'm asking more questions than I'm answering, but you obviously have an eye, and I believe you know these answers. The best way to learn is to ask yourself these things. Eventually it will become second nature.

This is sorta off subject, but I think it's a great reminder for artist's of all levels

[shruggy63]

Ooh oh, can I be next for a Lizzie spanking?http://1.2.3.12/bmi/digital-photogra...es/biggrin.gif
It hurts but it's informative...

[Tito87]

Originally Posted by shruggy63

Ooh oh, can I be next for a Lizzie spanking?http://1.2.3.12/bmi/digital-photogra...es/biggrin.gif
It hurts but it's informative...

Get in line!!

[johnjuan57]

Okay Ive been staring at this pic way too long. What I get from the first one is......I look straight at the subject and then my eyes drift toward the left to the blurred light wood. The second shot....... I look straight at the subject and my eyes drift toward the right and the darker area. I think my second shot is still not within the thirds rule, cuz when I look at the one you first cropped I find myself looking straight at the subject and it holds me there. I dont know if any of that makes since. But know I have a headache,lol. Thanks for all you have made me think about, its great having someone that will take time to help folks. Thanks alot John