Not sure what it is.....

[NicoleScraps]

Something about this photo keeps drawing me in. Hubby and boys were fishing last night and I was so boooored. So I started walking around taking pics. This one, I don't know. I just keep coming back to it. I like it a lot but I am not sure why. What are you thoughts on this photo? Maybe it is the composure/framing, the distressed look of the scene. I don't know. TIA



Exposure 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture f/5.0
Focal Length 123 mm
ISO Speed 800
I just wanted to add that my settings are a little weird because I was in the middle of shooting some wildlife. I obviously could have went with a slower shutter, but I was being lazy.

[BuddhaPi]

Originally Posted by NicoleScraps

Something about this photo keeps drawing me in. Hubby and boys were fishing last night and I was so boooored. So I started walking around taking pics. This one, I don't know. I just keep coming back to it. I like it a lot but I am not sure why. What are you thoughts on this photo? Maybe it is the composure/framing, the distressed look of the scene. I don't know. TIA

I sometimes get photos' like this that do "something" for me, and which no-one else seems to get.. I think if the background was more out of focus it would be a much better shot, but as is I find it distracting.. Maybe it's the rebel in you, reading the kepp off, but you just know you wanna go out on that dock!

[ArmySoldier777]

NicoleScraps,

First of all, great image. I'm actually really drawn to this one as well. I really enjoy the way this shots composed. The main subject is slightly off to the side, making it a little more interesting than if it was dead center.

While I can see why BuddhaPi says that the background should be more out of focus, I personally like it the way it is. Being able to see the boat behind this sign saying "Please Keep Off Dock" adds a little bit more story to it. Now like I said, that's just me though.

I do think that the distressed look of this scene is what really makes it though. If this was a brand new sign hanging there, it wouldn't be anywhere near as interesting.

So overall, great image and I can definitely see why you like it. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

David

[Tito87]

Originally Posted by NicoleScraps

Something about this photo keeps drawing me in. Hubby and boys were fishing last night and I was so boooored. So I started walking around taking pics. This one, I don't know. I just keep coming back to it. I like it a lot but I am not sure why. What are you thoughts on this photo? Maybe it is the composure/framing, the distressed look of the scene. I don't know. TIA



Exposure 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture f/5.0
Focal Length 123 mm
ISO Speed 800
I just wanted to add that my settings are a little weird because I was in the middle of shooting some wildlife. I obviously could have went with a slower shutter, but I was being lazy.

I think it's a nice shoot, but I have to agree with Buddha Pi-- throwing the background out of focus would make it a great shot.

[Bruce A]

You never know what works sometimes. I like this shot as well. It's nicely composed, tells a story and has limited colours. Even without a more out of focus background the sign still pops and the image shows depth. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, just remember what Churchill said