At the beach-Composition critique/help

[PinkLens]

Hey everyone,

Need some tips on this picture. While I really do love this shot-I titled it 'Waiting' and reminded me about how life can be a similar game-I think I could have improved on my composition and made it more 'stronger'. Just not sure how to shoot this differently? What do you think??

Im still learning to compose, so your help will go a long way.

Thanks Priya.

[Clockdoc I]

I think you have a very nice photo here just to much sky is all. It adds nothing to it so I would have used a landscape instead of portrait style try cropping done on the sky to see what I mean. Just my opinion.

[Aegea]

That is a nice shot which conveys the idea well. I agree a landscape format would be interesting to try, and maybe try from a lower angle to put more emphasis on the fishing rods?

[PinkLens]

Originally Posted by Clockdoc I

I think you have a very nice photo here just to much sky is all. It adds nothing to it so I would have used a landscape instead of portrait style try cropping done on the sky to see what I mean. Just my opinion.

Thanks Clockdoc- I agree, its definitely too much sky. I wish I had taken a landscape pictures of the same. Thanks for your idea!

[PinkLens]

Originally Posted by Aegea

That is a nice shot which conveys the idea well. I agree a landscape format would be interesting to try, and maybe try from a lower angle to put more emphasis on the fishing rods?

Thanks Aegea! YES-I think a lower angle, perhaps closer to the rod would have helped. I wish I had taken a few more shots of this-unfortunately, time didnt permit. Thanks heaps for your comment

[Eduard]

What lens did you use? I would try an ultra wide angle at a low angle. Great eye to see the shot!

[Clockdoc I]

Priya, just because you did not have time to take more photos while you where there does not mean you can't work with what you have. Try messing with it in post. I hope you don't mind but I did a quick crop in post to give you a different look.

[PinkLens]

Originally Posted by Eduard

What lens did you use? I would try an ultra wide angle at a low angle. Great eye to see the shot!

Thanks Eduard-Im using the basic lense that I have (14-42mm). Im very new to photography and refuse to let myself buy a lense until I make really good use of this one. But yes, I can see what you mean by the low angle, will try that the next time.

[PinkLens]

Originally Posted by Clockdoc I

Priya, just because you did not have time to take more photos while you where there does not mean you can't work with what you have. Try messing with it in post. I hope you don't mind but I did a quick crop in post to give you a different look.

Very true Ron-thanks for reminding me about that But I cant see your pictures, could you please put it up again? Priya.

[Clockdoc I]

Originally Posted by PinkLens

Very true Ron-thanks for reminding me about that But I cant see your pictures, could you please put it up again? Priya.

Here it is I don't know what happen to the other I must have deleted it by mistake