To crop or not??
Posted 06/01/2009 - 12:44
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Crop away the lowest half of the beach. Maybe the lowest third. It will accentuate the greatness of the ocean more. Just IMHO obviously.
Martin.
Martin.
Posted 06/01/2009 - 12:53
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Yeah - I agree with Malo; crop but not too much to add greatness to the ocean. Also perhaps just cutting out the two dogs maybe?
Though I have to say I like the image - have you considered b/w too? Just a thought - it might be worth doing to give more of a silouette/contrast of the surfer against the sea. The colour version may end up still looking better, but it's something I'd play around with a bit.
Though I have to say I like the image - have you considered b/w too? Just a thought - it might be worth doing to give more of a silouette/contrast of the surfer against the sea. The colour version may end up still looking better, but it's something I'd play around with a bit.
Posted 06/01/2009 - 12:54
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I agree Martin. Not enough happening in the foreground to make it worth keeping (IMHO).
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Posted 06/01/2009 - 14:57
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I would crop to the top of the light coloured beach and keep the dogs.
Lovely shot though. Those limiteds look so sweet... I must get one someday!
Cheers, Kris.
Lovely shot though. Those limiteds look so sweet... I must get one someday!
Cheers, Kris.
Kris Lockyear
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Posted 06/01/2009 - 15:11
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Well, The monochrome version works, but I am not sure it works so much better to sacrifice the colour.I think if you loose one dog it gives a bit more feeling about solitude. "The man and the sea" kind of stuff.
Just an example, a bit cropped, cloned and desaturated.
Of course I delete it, when you want to, Clarky.
Martin.
Just an example, a bit cropped, cloned and desaturated.
Of course I delete it, when you want to, Clarky.
Martin.
Posted 06/01/2009 - 15:40
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Yes, I like it with the one dog, and I personally prefer this to the colour - but I'm wondering if the sea is just a bit too dark perhaps?
Posted 06/01/2009 - 15:43
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I prefer the colour. I like mono, but don't think it works as well in this image ( IMHO )
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Posted 06/01/2009 - 15:50
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Things like this are always bound to divide people though are'nt they!
Posted 06/01/2009 - 16:36
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I like the colour version better, also.
But I do think the crop and eliminating one dog works better.
Martin.
But I do think the crop and eliminating one dog works better.
Martin.
Posted 06/01/2009 - 18:29
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Cant really comment on this one Clarky, the image doesn't really convey a sense of the place, maybe if you sent me some airline tickets I could visit and give you a better idea
Actually I like Malo's crop, the guy on the third and just the one dog, not sure about the B&W though, keep it colour.
Actually I like Malo's crop, the guy on the third and just the one dog, not sure about the B&W though, keep it colour.
Posted 06/01/2009 - 20:27
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I love monochrome but in this case I think colour works much better. Definitely put the guy on the third.
Cheers, Kris.
Cheers, Kris.
Kris Lockyear
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Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 06/01/2009 - 20:36
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Thanks for all your comments.
I never considered a mono version and too be honest I think the colour version works best.
I do like Martins crop and cloning out one of the dogs, it works for me. Tahnks again.
I never considered a mono version and too be honest I think the colour version works best.
I do like Martins crop and cloning out one of the dogs, it works for me. Tahnks again.
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Took this with the 77mm ltd
How would you crop it : or would you leave it as is :
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