Swings

[Johnboy2978]

I'm kind of the fence with this picture and not sure if it's a keeper or not. I would like your impression of it and I'd rather not say what I like or dislike about it, b/c I don't want to sway your opinion. So...do you like it? Why or why not? What do you like/dislike about it?
(BTW if it looks vaguely familiar, I saw a post similar to it here months ago and wanted to try it myself. Inspiration credit to the previous poster).

 

[JonMikal]

actually, i'd like to hear what you think....it won't sway my opinion a bit, and would comply with the guidelines for posting in this gallery. thanks.

 

[Johnboy2978]

Alright JM, here we go...what I like?

I like the mood of this. The feeling I get when I look at it is that the swing is waiting for someone to play with it, use it, give it purpose, as a swing without a rider is just an inanimate object. Once a rider gets on it, it becomes a tool for enjoyment (if that makes sense) and the swing is given life.

Composition wise, it's a double edge sword. I would have preferred to have more of the second swing visible, but that is as much as I could squeeze into the frame. So, while I'd like more, I'm okay with the fact that I couldn't get it but not sure if it detracts from the picture or complements it.

What I don't like:
- Again with the fact I couldn't get more of the 2nd swing

-It's a little off on the thirds rule, which may have made it better and more pleasing to the eye.

- The crop on the bottom is a little tight but again, limited frame.

What am I unsure about:
- Contrast...too much or just right

I guess that's about it.

 

[ThatCameraThingy]

I like it , except maybe fot yhe contrast, Would have like to see the swings stand out a bit from the background. Some dodging or burning perhaps ??

a different channel, If you converted to B&W with PS - or similarly different colour filter if shot on B&W film.

Composition doesn't bother me that much.


Hanno

 

[ThatCameraThingy]

Something like this .

Ahh , I don't know , maybe i'm just full of @#$%$

Hanno

 

[Johnboy2978]

Any other thoughts on this? I am beginning to like it more and think I may go for a re-shoot to try and capture more of a second swing. Still I'd like to see what others think both from a technical as well as aesthetic point of view.
Thanks