I like the positioning in #2 better than in #1 Cristóbal, but considering the angle of the nearer picker's body I wish the pickers were at the right of the frame. I wouldn't crop. That empty space is an important part of the sense of place.
Richard and Rags: I tried a 4x3 and centering the tea pickers but it didn't work out very well. If I center them I still get the bag on the left that appears in #1 that I find distracting. In addition, in both crops, I lose a big chunk of the silvery dark background that to me is a very important part of the photo. So, I guess I am agreeing with Russ on sticking with #2.
Russ: I also agree with you that the position of the foremost picker would be enhanced if the open space was to the left, however, the tea field was quite small and the pickers were at the left edge of it, leaving open space only to the right.
I think it depends on your goal. If you want to tell a story, it's certainly part of it. If you want to create a beautiful image, it's a distraction. Your call.
I think it depends on your goal. If you want to tell a story, it's certainly part of it. If you want to create a beautiful image, it's a distraction. Your call.
I think I'm leaning towards the aesthetics and crop the bag...
I thinking along with Richard on this one.... The bag included tells a story, but for the most part, I simply prefer the cropped out bag version better to just look at.
Good luck with your decision and keep us in the loop on the results!
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Seems to me there is a lot of brush to the right that doesn't contribute
Nice shot BTW
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Richard and Rags: I tried a 4x3 and centering the tea pickers but it didn't work out very well. If I center them I still get the bag on the left that appears in #1 that I find distracting. In addition, in both crops, I lose a big chunk of the silvery dark background that to me is a very important part of the photo. So, I guess I am agreeing with Russ on sticking with #2.
Russ: I also agree with you that the position of the foremost picker would be enhanced if the open space was to the left, however, the tea field was quite small and the pickers were at the left edge of it, leaving open space only to the right.
I'll let you know if the pick gets selected.
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Good luck!
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You don't find it distracting? I'm torn...
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I think I'm leaning towards the aesthetics and crop the bag...
Very helpful comments from all, thanks!
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Good luck with your decision and keep us in the loop on the results!
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