All alone on the bridge

[paulq]

Took a lot of photos when I went to a resort in Cebu City. I found myself all alone on this bridge/dock and decided to take a self-portrait or semi self portrait since only my legs are visible. I would just like to ask for comments regarding the composition. Does placing my legs on the center add or remove something from the photograph? Should I have added my entire body instead of just my legs? I feel that by just shooting my legs, it would bring a different feel to the photo. Other comments regarding exposure and color are aslo appreciated. Thank you so much!
[IMG][/IMG]

canon xsi at 16mm
f/4
1/500
iso100

[bastos]

That picture is very unsharp in the upper half in an unpleasing way, and there seem to be a lot of CA at the horizon. Colors are flat. I would have gone to even more wide angle and bring those railings more in.

[paulq]

Originally Posted by bastos

That picture is very unsharp in the upper half in an unpleasing way, and there seem to be a lot of CA at the horizon. Colors are flat. I would have gone to even more wide angle and bring those railings more in.

Hi, thanks for your comment. I guess using a wide aperture didn't work for this shot. Thank you for noting the CA at the horizon. Didn't notice that actually. I think converting this to B&W would be a better idea since the colors are flat. Thanks again! Welcome to DPS!

[zoolfadhlie]

yeah, i would agree with that, a smaller aperture will improve this photo, I was thinking, the effect must be great if used fish eye lens.

[paulq]

Originally Posted by zoolfadhlie

yeah, i would agree with that, a smaller aperture will improve this photo, I was thinking, the effect must be great if used fish eye lens.

Thanks for your comment! a fish eye would probably add interest to this photograph. unfortunately I don't have any hehe Thanks for your suggestion!

[tvoelcker]

The legs in the position they are in isn't doing anything for me. Think about this, why would someone be sitting in that position at that particuler space? Normally someone would be sitting at the end of the pier looking out at the scene. I think I would have tried sitting the camera down and setting the timer. Then walk to the end of the pier and sit down with a interseting side profile looking out into the sea.