landscape composition?

[calvin_ryan]

hi guys, what cam you say about the composition of this shot? any suggestions on how to make it better?

btw, i came across this place without any decent camera but i just couldn't help not taking a picture of this place. the shot came from the camera of a nokia n97.

thanks

[baajero]

Beautiful shot but nothing much can be said if you didn't have a decent camera... focusing, DOF. and exposure might need improving, but composition beautiful.

[Hill Country Hack]

Thanks for posting. I'm not sure if you can pull the EXIF data from your camera, but per the Critique Forum Rules you should include that information.

To the image. Not a bad composition. The guy sitting on the bench adds a bit of interest. I would have centered myself both horizontally and vertically. There is a large contrast between the very bright outside and the shaded areas on the camera left side. It may also have been cool to get closer to the floor or even lay on your stomach. Play around with different things.

[truchb28]

Originally Posted by Hill Country Hack

Thanks for posting. I'm not sure if you can pull the EXIF data from your camera, but per the Critique Forum Rules you should include that information.

To the image. Not a bad composition. The guy sitting on the bench adds a bit of interest. I would have centered myself both horizontally and vertically. There is a large contrast between the very bright outside and the shaded areas on the camera left side. It may also have been cool to get closer to the floor or even lay on your stomach. Play around with different things.

I second this. Make sure it is balanced, especially horizontally. laying down on the floor could make for a very interesting picture given the texture of the stones. person on th bench would also become even more interesting from that angle I think. However, the vines on the right are awesome as well. make sure you have a wide lens!

Also here in this spot....if you have some trouble with the lighting...ever tried HDR processing?

[Krusty79]

I was going to say you should experiment with different angles, but HCH has already mentioned it. I would STRONGLY encourage you to get out of the habit of shooting at eye level. Of course, there are times when you should use eye level, but to get unique, artistic shots, you'll have to experiment with less obvious compositions. I think you could get a more dynamic composition here if you got down lower and to the left a little to help bring the guy into the image more.

You have difficult lighting conditions. Even if you had a DSLR, there is too much dynamic range for your camera to capture it all. So, you could bracket your shots and try an exposure blend or HDR. That will help overcome the dynamic range issue. You will need a tripod to do that, though.

[calvin_ryan]

Originally Posted by Hill Country Hack

Thanks for posting. I'm not sure if you can pull the EXIF data from your camera, but per the Critique Forum Rules you should include that information.

yes, i realize that its needed but i dont think i can because of the camera lol...

Originally Posted by Hill Country Hack

To the image. Not a bad composition. The guy sitting on the bench adds a bit of interest. I would have centered myself both horizontally and vertically. There is a large contrast between the very bright outside and the shaded areas on the camera left side. It may also have been cool to get closer to the floor or even lay on your stomach. Play around with different things.

thanks... i'll keep that in mind...

as for HDR processing, i have no idea, yet, on what it is but i will look into it eventually. thanks for the critique guys

[bigben6]

Given your equipment its a nice shot, as i feel myself always saying, i think a lower vantage point would be interesting. As well i feel like taking a step to the right so that your somewhat flush to the greenery frame right, and then framing more to the left might be a nice composition as well.

[cansan]

I think it would be interesting to see the same photo shot horizontally rather than vertically. I think it would also add to the photo if you could give some clues about where the guy is looking.

[vainqueur]

Personally, I feel the left is too overexposed, kinda took the attention away from the main structure, might be nice if you can move in closer towards the end of the shelter, maybe ask your model to stand at the end. That way, you will have nicely exposed left and right wall of the shelter with a model standing at the end of the shelter.

[Barry Jackson]

Great spot.

The placement of the person bothers me. He is too close to the edge and too separate from the dynamics of the rest of the picture for my old fashioned classical taste.

I would like to see it from two steps or so up so the pole frames the left side and I agree with the person being at or near the end so they are a point of interest.