Playing Settlers of Catan: Thoughts on composition and contrast?

[brendajburrell]

A quick snapshot with my point-and-shoot last night while playing Settlers of Catan with my husband's family. It didn't really jump out at me until I converted it to B&W in Photoshop. I like the intensity of the scene, given that it's just a simple board game, but wondered if it would be improved if it showed more than the lower half of a concerned face and two floating arms exchanging cards. Also, I monkeyed with contrast, and would love to know if I overdid it.


A deal is struck by BrendaBurrell, on Flickr

EXIF data:
Camera Fujifilm FinePix J32
Exposure 0.019 sec (1/52)
Aperture f/3.2
Focal Length 7.1 mm
ISO Speed 800

[Spiralofourdiv]

I think the B&W conversion is pretty good.

One real issue I have with the photo though is it's tilted. I'd sacrifice having to crop the edges a bit if it meant rotating the photo so that the cards at the bottom of the frame are in line with the photos edge.

-Brian

[wulf]

I think it is a shame you didn't move the frame up a little. The person sitting opposite has a brilliant expression on their face and I think it would be engaging to see more of it. I think that is where the story is; I presume the exchange of cards means nothing good for the third player!

I think the high contrast intensity works well though.

Wulf