Balance article in Outdoor Photographer
What you said.
after reading the first sentence of paragraph three, I find that this photo does NOT do that. My eye is wandering all over the place and can not find a resting place.
The picture is a perfect example, did you read?
It's my favorite magazine as well.
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
I reread the article and don't see where they make it clear that this is a poor example, if that was their intention. The article would make more impact had they shown both a "good" and "bad" example.Scotty wrote: "A successfully created composition is one in which the viewer can let their eyes flow through the photograph without feeling compelled to return to a specific spot because there’s too much weighting on a particular side."
What you said.
after reading the first sentence of paragraph three, I find that this photo does NOT do that. My eye is wandering all over the place and can not find a resting place.
The picture is a perfect example, did you read?
It's my favorite magazine as well.
Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
fineartamerica.com/profiles/john-g-schickler.html?tab=artwork
Baydream wrote:
I reread the article and don't see where they make it clear that this is a poor example, if that was their intention. The article would make more impact had they shown both a "good" and "bad" example.Scotty wrote: "A successfully created composition is one in which the viewer can let their eyes flow through the photograph without feeling compelled to return to a specific spot because there’s too much weighting on a particular side."
What you said.
after reading the first sentence of paragraph three, I find that this photo does NOT do that. My eye is wandering all over the place and can not find a resting place.
The picture is a perfect example, did you read?
It's my favorite magazine as well.
I thought you said you thought this was a bad example, now you're saying you don't see where this is a where they say it's a bad example?
I think it's a good example. I do agree though that it would have been better to show a bad example along with it.
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
My mind and fingers don't seem to be fully cooperating today. I did NOT like it as a good example because my eye could not settle anywhere. Nothing led me to a focus point and I was constantly moving around trying to find the "focal subject". Can you help?Scotty wrote:
Baydream wrote:
I reread the article and don't see where they make it clear that this is a poor example, if that was their intention. The article would make more impact had they shown both a "good" and "bad" example.Scotty wrote: "A successfully created composition is one in which the viewer can let their eyes flow through the photograph without feeling compelled to return to a specific spot because there’s too much weighting on a particular side."
What you said.
after reading the first sentence of paragraph three, I find that this photo does NOT do that. My eye is wandering all over the place and can not find a resting place.
The picture is a perfect example, did you read?
It's my favorite magazine as well.
I thought you said you thought this was a bad example, now you're saying you don't see where this is a where they say it's a bad example?
I think it's a good example. I do agree though that it would have been better to show a bad example along with it.
Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
fineartamerica.com/profiles/john-g-schickler.html?tab=artwork
Baydream wrote:
My mind and fingers don't seem to be fully cooperating today. I did NOT like it as a good example because my eye could not settle anywhere. Nothing led me to a focus point and I was constantly moving around trying to find the "focal subject". Can you help?Scotty wrote:
Baydream wrote:
I reread the article and don't see where they make it clear that this is a poor example, if that was their intention. The article would make more impact had they shown both a "good" and "bad" example.Scotty wrote: "A successfully created composition is one in which the viewer can let their eyes flow through the photograph without feeling compelled to return to a specific spot because there’s too much weighting on a particular side."
What you said.
after reading the first sentence of paragraph three, I find that this photo does NOT do that. My eye is wandering all over the place and can not find a resting place.
The picture is a perfect example, did you read?
It's my favorite magazine as well.
I thought you said you thought this was a bad example, now you're saying you don't see where this is a where they say it's a bad example?
I think it's a good example. I do agree though that it would have been better to show a bad example along with it.
lol it's alright.
The point of the picture is NOT to have a certain focal point. It's supposed to flow with contrast and texture all the way through.
"A successfully created composition is one in which the viewer can let their eyes flow through the photograph without feeling compelled to return to a specific spot because there’s too much weighting on a particular side."
^That's what that means.
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
Hamtastic wrote: Good thread... However I disagree, I think this photo works for the message given. They are talking about composition and balance... Looking at the photo, your eyes are able sweep the entire photo without locking down on one area, this IMHO is balance.
That's what I said
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
Scotty wrote:
Hamtastic wrote: Good thread... However I disagree, I think this photo works for the message given. They are talking about composition and balance... Looking at the photo, your eyes are able sweep the entire photo without locking down on one area, this IMHO is balance.
That's what I said
LOL this thread is epic.
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