Obtrusive foreground?

[anvil74]

Do the branches hurt or help this shot? Also, don't be shy if you notice anything else.



Thanks




Device: Nikon D60
Lens: 18-55 vr
Focal Length: 48mm
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/200s
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Exposure Comp.: -1.0EV
Metering Mode: Matrix

[Trader]

I don't think they help the shot at all because they are not in focus. If they were, I think they would frame the image nicely.

[Norma]

I agree ... the photo would be better if the branches were in focus. So many objects in the foreground seem a little distracting to me but I like the photo overall.

[anvil74]

Thanks for your comments.

[tvoelcker]

I think the branches serve two purposes.
They provide contrast between nature and man made structures and it gives the viewer a sense that the photographer was in the woods peering towards the city. Perhaps as a wild animals view from their peaceful woodland home wondering how long will it be until man begins to take their land away for urban sprawl.

[anvil74]

Originally Posted by tvoelcker

I think the branches serve two purposes.
They provide contrast between nature and man made structures and it gives the viewer a sense that the photographer was in the woods peering towards the city. Perhaps as a wild animals view from their peaceful woodland home wondering how long will it be until man begins to take their land away for urban sprawl.

Thank you.

[morts]

I concur. It could be interpreted as some narrative on urban sprawl etc.