Little fast boat

eMOJO

one from the w/end, snapped him from the balcony of my hotel room...



enjoy

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black mamba

I think this shot has great potential. It would benefit from having the subject placed just about anywhere but in the center. Understand now, I violate the " rules " concerning composition probably more than anyone else on this forum. In this case, however, the difference in where you have the subject and where it should ideally be is quite dramatic. You had a good eye to catch this scene....play around with positioning and you'll see a big difference in the impact of the photo.

Tom

eMOJO

Thanks for the reply Tom, could you edit one up and show me what you would do with it... I'm still a noob when it comes to comp

I've linked the photo to a higher res version...

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rwells

eMOJO wrote:

Thanks for the reply Tom, could you edit one up and show me what you would do with it...

I'm not Tom, but here is a cropped version which uses the rule of thirds, sort of.

IMHO, always give a moving subject somewhere to go in the frame. Don't frame/crop it so that it looks like they are about to run, walk, ski, drive, jump, etc. right out of the frame. YMMV





Hope that helps...

eMOJO

Yep that helps

black mamba

I think Randy's selection of placing the subject, in this case, is the most appropriate choice. His other advice on subject placement is also pretty much right-on. As someone new to the art of photography, you would benefit greatly from reading a book, or two, on proper composition. There are times,obviously, when the " rules " may not be the best path to follow...but, for the most part, adherence to good, sound composition guidelines will produce a greater number of pleasing photos.

Good shooting,

Tom