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Comment by Amy Wingfield 3 hours ago

I really liked this when I took it, but now I'm wishing I had framed it a little differently and adjusted the settings for a bit more light. Any thoughts?

Comment by Peter Livingstone on Wednesday

huseyin I like the idea of this, my opinion would be if you had got lower to take the pic it might be a stronger image.

I like the composition - maybe remove the object from the top left coner as well.

 

Comment by Huseyin Gokhan Orucoglu on Wednesday

Comment by nathan mccreery on Wednesday

Because some "experts" say there are rules doesn't mean you HAVE TO follow them.  The rules of thirds and the golden mean, for that matter, are derived from mathematical formulas and I would bet a large amount of money that 95% of the teachers have no idea what it really means or how it's supposed to work.  It's just another silly idea passed from one generation to the next without question because some "art teacher" subscribed to it.  Your personal vision, and way of seeing things, should be the guide.  Not some arcane rule that is not even completely understood.  Ansel Adams,we do remember him don't we, said there are no rules in art, only beauty. 

I also strongly object to the statement; "you can proceed on your current path and continue creating snapshots"...  That's a condescending and objectionable statement.  I work very hard at my photographic work and apparently you haven't looked at my portfolio, and I do not adhere to the rule of thirds.  I rather stick my finger in its eye!

Comment by Gary Vernon on Tuesday

Re: the rule of thirds, there is an interesting minimal photograph with that title here:

http://1x.com/?action=profile&u=1180&show=1#!/photo/39940

although division of background applies, the bench works centered where it is in the square frame.

Comment by Robert Davis on Tuesday

May I stick my nose in here? About composition ... this very important concept that has been in place for centuries has been one of the major building blocks of all "Art." Granted there are times when a subject requires little or no thought about its compositional structure, but for the most part, a correctly composed image has the attention of the viewer more so than one which is poorly composed.

Also, may I suggest? If images of a high caliber are to be considered true Art (not just photographs, but all two dimensional art) then their composition must be such as to enhance and become an integral part of the image. So my suggestion then is to go to the library and read those books which artists would use to learn how be a great painter, and to read the volumes about the great masters of art from Pollack all the back to Giotto.

Once ones learned background has this knowledge tucked snuggly in their brain, then they can effectively use "The Rules Of Composition" and start creating excellent meaningful Art. Or you can proceed on your current path and continue creating snapshots.

Comment by nathan mccreery on Tuesday

One more thing. Screw the rules.  There are no rules of composition.  Photograph what's in your heart.  "Rules of composition are derived from the works of great masters, and used by weak imitators to create nothing".  Edward Weston...

Rules of composition are external influences used to influence internal expression.

Comment by S. Lloyd Winn on Tuesday

One thing Roger, remember the rule of thirds.  I like the shot my friend...

Comment by Reg Warboys on Tuesday

Comment by Reg Warboys on Monday

Hi Roger, I used the clone tool on the horizon, then the dodge and burn tools to add more detail, finished off with the sponge on the seaweed

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