Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/08/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]As an alternative viewpoint, I think that the man works in the shot. I saw him as in contrast to the woman, white vs. black (& against corresponding contrasting backgrounds), still vs. movement and the 2 shapes in balance as elements. 2009/8/28 Philippe Amard <philippe.amard at sfr.fr> > Thanks for viewing and for your input Dick. > Yes, the man is an intruder. > No I couldn't wait, stupid me. > Maybe I feared she'd also go away .. > Cropping would alter the balance I think. > Only PS could help, but is it really worth it? > > Thanks again > Bien cordialement de Metz > Philippe > > > > Richard Taylor wrote: > > Philippe - Really nice views of the church and light show but I found >> "Excerpt" the most interesting of all the shots. I'm not normally one >> to >> comment on other's cropping choices but I'm tempted to on "Excerpt" >> because >> it relates to a discussion we had a few weeks ago relating to loose vs. >> tight cropping, showing context, etc. >> >> To my eye, the man on the right in that picture is distracting. >> Everything in that shot but him sets a scene of meditation; the wall of >> the >> church, the line of shrubs, the dark door, and the white coat on the >> woman, >> all lead the eye to her small figure sitting quietly, and, maybe, praying >> with devotion. The guy on the right is an intruder. >> >> OTH, maybe that's what you intended? >> >> Regards, >> >> Dick >> >> >> >> On Aug 27, 2009, at 2:15 AM, Philippe Amard wrote: >> >> Excerpt : >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/176101-1/Chartres-1110353.jpg >>> >>> Series >>> >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Doulce+France/chartres/?g2_page=2 >>> All handheld, unfortunately >>> >>> C&C welcome, always. >>> Philippe >>> >>> -- >>> Cheers >>> Geoff >>> Alles was eine gute Kamera braucht / Everything a good camera needs: >>> >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ >>> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman >>> >>