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  singram

• Dec 15, 2007

I like it the way it is. A trick I learned is to squint while looking at a photograph to see the graphic elements. When I do this, the bushes in the bottom right and left form perspective lines leading to the tree or post next to the house (like railroad tracks). This really works well to draw me up and into your photo, and it feels more complete to me. Having the horizon about dead center with symmetry between the foreground objects and the clouds also helps balance this composition quite nicely.

steve

 

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  Jerry Basierbe

• Dec 15, 2007

I agree Viiny. I like it the way it is.

Jerry

 

• ctscanner

• Dec 15, 2007

I found my eyes going to the two buildings and that wonderful sky. However, when I move the page up, in effect cropping the image on screen, it also works pretty well. In any event, a very good picture, with strong elements and subtle toning.

George

 

• teasel321

• Dec 15, 2007

I think it works well either way. Great lighting and a great picture!
Regards.
Alan.

 

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  Chuck_P

• Dec 15, 2007

Very nice effect straight into the sun. I would not change the cropping.

 

• walter23

• Dec 15, 2007

I wouldn't crop either; I like the space in the foreground. Gives it some depth and a sense of solitude.

Really nice shot. That lens holds up pretty well into the sun, hey? I only have a couple (a short canon L zoom and tokina 12-24 zoom) that can take this kind of abuse... don't think I'd be doing this with the old uncoated turner reich!

 

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  davido

• Dec 15, 2007

this is really good. I also really like the space around the buildings, it creates a real mood. It's almost ominous. I like this type of composition, when your eye really moves around the frame. the log takes you right to that back building. the buildings are turned away from the sunlight, their windows in shade; it's like they have something to hide.

david

 

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  Rob Archer

• Dec 15, 2007

Really like this. I can only echo all the above comments! I wouldn't crop it at all, but I would consider burning the bottom in a bit (very slightly, though) to further draw the eye to the shacks.

Rob

 

• pentaxuser

• Dec 15, 2007

You might lose a lot of the loneliness and coldness you've captured if you do. Like all the other have said, keep it as it is.

Nine APUGers can't be wrong!

pentaxuser

 

• MP_Wayne

• Dec 15, 2007

Great the way it is uncropped. The foreground gives that sense of emptiness and open spaces...