Muro Alto: A beach for all! (by Laurent)

There is something in this picture what keeps me watching and watching. I can't say what it is. Each of the people? Very well balanced composition? Never mind what it is, I like the photo very much.

Hi Marek! The scene photographed was the result of what I learned by observing and analyzing the work of our colleagues in the PN. To do this kind of photography, I see everything that is taking place on around. I look for and select objects and actions that may result in a balanced composition that pleases the observant look, according to my life’s aesthetic conception. Initially, my intention was to photograph the woman on top of the reef and the boy playing in the sand, without losing the spontaneity of the scene, in such a way that the Rule of Thirds was met. Notice my concern in obtaining the horizontality of the sea line and the depth produced by the position of the rock on the left and the transverse crevice in the center of the reef. I was looking for the best angle to do the photography, avoiding empty spaces in the composition, when I noticed the approach of the two fishermen. I waited for them to enter the framed scene, filling in the empty spaces and balancing the composition. The rest was obtained in the revelation with the PS by applying the Camera Raw filter. Thank you for your attention and kind comment. Best regards. Roldao.

Roldao, thank you very much for explanation, I read it very carefully. I guessed that such well balanced picture could not be just coincidence.

Regards, Marek

Roldao....A beach for all!You applied judicious timing in seizing the fishermen as they walked into the scene to fill the frame for a choice shot.A Favorite!Bravo et salutations-Laurent

Hi Laurent! I like your title suggestion: A beach for all! I'm going to change the title of the photo. See it again! Thank you for your attention, kind comment and title suggestion. Salutations/Roldao

Roldao...This was my initial reaction to the scene;glad you found it fitting and added it to your title.Salutations-Laurent