Working on Composition. Suggestions Please!!
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I am trying to work on my composition to hopefully cut down on the amount of cropping I have to do. I like what I have but I know it can always be improved. Any suggestions/ideas would be appreciated. This old truck is just across the street so I can pop over to try out any suggestions!Thanks for looking!!
The extra space gives a sense of "place".
I always try to leave just a bit of extra space around my subject for composition and different print sizes.
Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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The first one is the color version of the 4th picture B&W. The second one is the original of the 1st picture, Should I just leave it be or maybe just crop a little off the bottom????
Thanks to all who have commented so far! I am off with recharged batteries to go try some more shots. Will check back!!
In my opinion I like the second image, the fourth image appears 2-dimensional, the angle with the fourth giving more depth.
I know this is about composition however I too notice reflection coming from windscreen and front of chrome fittings, waiting for overcast/couldy conditions could fix this it may also allow for deeper/richer colours.
Perhaps a polarizing filter could cut the reflection and still allow use of the brighter sunshine.JBPhoto wrote: I guess none of the shots are wrong.
In my opinion I like the second image, the fourth image appears 2-dimensional, the angle with the fourth giving more depth.
I know this is about composition however I too notice reflection coming from windscreen and front of chrome fittings, waiting for overcast/couldy conditions could fix this it may also allow for deeper/richer colours.
You are right. As Dewill Jones says, "There is more than on right answer".
Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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However, I don't think the view (or as you call it the composition) grabs the subject as well as it could be grabbed.
Think about IT. What makes it, that rusty car, special -- is it the chrome, the medallion, the rust, or something else?
Find "it" in your eye and then bring that home with you in your camera. Then we can all share the importance of how this rusty old car connects to all of us.
SN, that's the art part. Beyond what is pretty. Its essence.
"I see faces and traces of home..."
-- Peter Gabriel, The Lamb Lies Down
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"Every artist, was once an amateur"
Went back, tried again. Don't know what to think. I have to say I like the last one that is kinda in your face cause they were the work horses of their day and it makes it look tough, even with all the rust. Weird I know!
Thank you for all the suggestions!! Will try on an overcast day when we get one. Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
www.MLKstudios.com
[email protected]
"Every artist, was once an amateur"
Kelly, I cropped the picture more. Better or is it to much now?? Can not do anything about the glare until we have a more overcaste day. May get lucky tomorrow cause it is supposed to rain. Will see if I can get more of the top of the hood without loosing to much of the grill. BTW my husband thinks I'm nuts cause I keep running across the street to take pictures of the same thing over and over!!
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