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Was this uploaded for an assignment, PT?

I moved this photo to this folder as it seemed like the place it is supposed to go. If it is not the right place PT, please move it to the appropriate place.

 

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Certainly very nicely "on the spot". I like the contemplative nature of the scene, the contrast between the large boulder and small human figure and the way the lighting enhances that contrast.

 

I'd prefer a landscape format showing more of the right hand side (so we get a feeling of what the person is looking at) or (if not possible) a closer crop on the left.

 

Nice scene, nice feeling of being on the spot (the place to be!).

This is exactly my idea of the theme, PT - nice theme fit. For me, though, there is too much darkness and too much empty space. However, I like the way you included the reflection of the subject.

I would have to agree with Dom... a little to centered, needing more on the right and less on the left side of the composition. Maybe even horizontally as well... I'm not sure the sky is needed for a good composition, as the reflected sky might be enough, and the water reflection is definately more interesting. So, moving the camera view down and to the right next time as an option worthy of consideration. A good theme fit, and a good subject. Regards, Steven.

I too find there is too much darkness in this photo. And having it centered is maybe not the best thing, but at the same time, I kind of like the effect it creates. Somehow, I find it makes it fit more the theme, putting the emphasis directly on the person, directly on the spot.

 

Overall, a nice job PT.

I am going to have to jump on the bandwagon with this one and say that the centered composition doesn't quite work. I think if perhaps the tree in the foreground on the left was entirely cropped out it would help the composition. Also, perhaps shooting this so that there isn't as much background. What I mean is, have the person sitting on the rock be at the top of the frame, leaving open water as negative space below his/her reflection. Since the trees and the sky are reflected in the water, there may be no need to have them in the background as well.

 

I have to say kudos however for seeing a scene worth taking a photo of and doing so, it looks so calm and peaceful.

I think you've interpreted the concept nicely PT and also made me realize this concept can have more interpretations than I thought. My thoughts about the photo are rather similar to what everyone has already said. darker area in the left etc. On a subjective note I would also have liked a slightly closer zoom, but not too close.

 

Chitra

on the spot, indeed

 

well, this is and will be my only contribution to pt as i've been removed for lack of participation.

 

The woman on the rock. Her reflection. Her environment. The nature of the viewer's relationship to the woman.

 

Revealing of the subject from behind the foreground tree - the photographer as voyeur as chooser, the viewer as the photographer as viewer. The bit of sky indicates the morning chill at 8000'

 

...it's dark in the morning as the sun rises. As I look at this image on my laptop, I can see detail in virtually all the dark areas except the foreground tree...I'll never base any technical judgment on a laptop screen, but if it's there on a laptop...

 

Lose the sky, you become earthbound, and you lose the upper boundary of the horizontal elements which rhythmically play off the vertical on the left and the circular rock element focal point. The reflection wants margin at the bottom and to balance the rest of the water.

 

I haven't posted what she's looking at yet, but if it were a few months later, she'd be looking at this:

 

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4405336

 

On her spot...

 

Adios

 

Larry Darnell