Sail Boat

[3bayjunkie]

I was at the lake the other day and snapped this one off.

:: Canon EOS 1v :: 50mm f/8 :: Fujicolor Pro 400H ::

 

[Joel_W]

The sailboat and its refection are the focal point of your picture, while the sky is basically a boring cloudless blue. So I would have used the 1/3 rule, and decreased the sky while increasing the sailboat with a crop. It still would have left some beach to balance out your composition. Also you have a major tilt issue, high left and low right.

 

[cgipson1]

+1 on Joel's comments!

 

[Joel_W]

Here's a quick edit to show you what I mean. I also darkened the sky but tried to create some cloud effect for visual interest.

 

[3bayjunkie]

I don't do much out of camera editing. mostly just change the levels if needed. I like to do my cropping in camera. But since i was using a 50mm prime lens i couldn't zoom in and i had to run half way around the lake to get this shot!

 

[Joel_W]

When you don't have the "fire power" with you, then you need to edit to get the desired results.

 

[thereyougo!4]

Had there been some cloud in the sky to add some drama, then it would have been perfectly framed as it is in the lower left third. I agree with Joel's edit bearing in mind the conditions.

 

[3bayjunkie]

Ok i think you are right about the clouds. And i need to work on making my horizons more level on the fly

 

[orangedanphotography]

Joel editing version looks great with the effect on the clouds and cropped some areas. the composition is better with the sail larger than before. from a good picture to a better one. I'm still learning to edit picture.

 

[Jaemie]

I was at the lake the other day and snapped this one off.

I'm afraid it looks like you just "snapped this one off."

I agree with Joel_W's C&C and suggestions for improvement. The sail's reflection on the water is quite nice.

 

[joinebee]

nice reflection

 

[JasonB]

Here's a quick edit to show you what I mean. I also darkened the sky but tried to create some cloud effect for visual interest.

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Joel, the cropping helped a LOT......

 

[Joel_W]

Glad I could help.