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Superb shot!
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Thanks...much appreciated!
Thanks Sylon...Great dynamic and colours, I like it!
Just curious about the process of framing such a shot, what was your trail of thought?
I seem to spot the rule of thirds here, with the horizon line, as well as the positioning of the rocks and the trees, was this framing a conscious decision?
First, I wanted there to be separation between the reflection of the trees on the island and the rock. So, I moved to my right (which moved the rock to the left in the frame)--to accomplish that. This also accomplished the second objective--to place the rock in an off center position. I didn't want the rock and the island to be lined up vertically as though would be a far less dynamic composition.
As far as the horizon line, I chose to emphasize the rock (foreground) to give more depth to the image. The sky was clear. Since the sky became less interesting higher in the frame, I didn't include as much of it. Also, I could only include so much in the frame...this is already very wide at 15mm focal length using a full frame sensor.
First, I wanted there to be separation between the reflection of the trees on the island and the rock. So, I moved to my right (which moved the rock to the left in the frame)--to accomplish that. This also accomplished the second objective--to place the rock in an off center position. I didn't want the rock and the island to be lined up vertically as though would be a far less dynamic composition.
As far as the horizon line, I chose to emphasize the rock (foreground) to give more depth to the image. The sky was clear. Since the sky became less interesting higher in the frame, I didn't include as much of it. Also, I could only include so much in the frame...this is already very wide at 15mm focal length using a full frame sensor.
All classic principals of composition. I've studied them, memorized them, and yet when I get on the scene I go brain dead apparently. I've even made a small notebook of comments and reminders - then forget the notebook LOL I'm envious of your step by step approach to composition.
It's such a true statement that "there is only so much you can do in post...". I think it's really important to slow down and concentrate on getting as much right in camera as possible--especially composition. Composition is usually impossible to fix in post.Indeed, an under looked aspect in my personal experience. There is much one can do in post, but getting your starting point right is crucial.
Now, I don't care if it takes me 15 minutes to line up a shot (which almost always requires a tripod) in order to capture a perfectly symmetrical image.
That makes it exceedingly difficult. It's very hard on a non-photographer to travel or go on a photo shoot with a photographer. Often times, I'll stand for 45 minutes waiting for the light to change during a landscape shot. Also, the time of day is most inconvenient for anyone but the photographer. I'm almost always shooting about 20 minutes before sunrise...and of course during the dinner hour and through sunset.Now, I don't care if it takes me 15 minutes to line up a shot (which almost always requires a tripod) in order to capture a perfectly symmetrical image.
Unfortunately I don't have that luxury with the wife tapping her foot, or sighing loudly, unless I leave her home. Then I pay dearly later. Though I will admit she is getting better about not being so antsy.