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I think you have achieved you goal, my very first thought was that the figure was going to jump into the water !!
Well set up and timed, nice reflection, which fits with the objective.... reflective thoughts.
If I were to do anything to this it would be a bit of a crop from the bottom, I will try a mod and see how it looks.
Well set up and timed, nice reflection, which fits with the objective.... reflective thoughts.
If I were to do anything to this it would be a bit of a crop from the bottom, I will try a mod and see how it looks.
So, I did a very quick mod, a crop from the bottom but not as much as to interfere with the reflection as I think this is an important part of the image. I did crop from the top too and put the horizon right onto the upper third of the frame.
I didn't want to crop any further as I believe he (you) needs all the space around him in order to convey the message of ' deep in thought '
Converted to sRGB colour space which is the best one for displaying on the site.
I didn't want to crop any further as I believe he (you) needs all the space around him in order to convey the message of ' deep in thought '
Converted to sRGB colour space which is the best one for displaying on the site.
It's a beautiful idea, and the simplicity of the figure is eloquent. There are hints of Gormley's Another Place in this.
The problem for me is that I'm not sure whether this is about the distance between us and you, or the distance between you and the horizon. Putting the horizon on the upper third suggests the former, and yet your stance suggests the latter...
It works better for me in Janet's crop, because the long exposure has removed all sense of substance from the water leaving a sort of void in the foreground. That effectively tells the viewer 'Keep out, don't explore the frame'. Cropping there allows the reflection to act as a bridge, a connection.
I have tried a radically different crop. Image quality has suffered a lot in cropping, but I'm adding it purely as an alternative interpretation.
Thanks for giving me something to think about.
Moira
The problem for me is that I'm not sure whether this is about the distance between us and you, or the distance between you and the horizon. Putting the horizon on the upper third suggests the former, and yet your stance suggests the latter...
It works better for me in Janet's crop, because the long exposure has removed all sense of substance from the water leaving a sort of void in the foreground. That effectively tells the viewer 'Keep out, don't explore the frame'. Cropping there allows the reflection to act as a bridge, a connection.
I have tried a radically different crop. Image quality has suffered a lot in cropping, but I'm adding it purely as an alternative interpretation.
Thanks for giving me something to think about.
Moira
I thik you've achieved your goal too.
It can also say isolation or loneliness. I'm sure others can think of other feelings. So it can work on a number of levels.
It works for me as is, though I like Janet's panoramic crop. Alternatives that are different, some will prefer one or the other I guess.
The simplicity means mono is a strong choice too. Slight blue or copper tonng would push the viewer to one mood or another, but again a different approach, not better or worse.
It would get votes in the main Gallery.
Keith
It can also say isolation or loneliness. I'm sure others can think of other feelings. So it can work on a number of levels.
It works for me as is, though I like Janet's panoramic crop. Alternatives that are different, some will prefer one or the other I guess.
The simplicity means mono is a strong choice too. Slight blue or copper tonng would push the viewer to one mood or another, but again a different approach, not better or worse.
It would get votes in the main Gallery.
Keith
I like the simplicity of this, Norman, and admire your "selfie" idea, which has worked extremely well.
Your horizon is nice and straight, and the image is well suited to black and white.
In my modification I have cropped to place the horizon on the top thirds line, and to place your figure on a thirds intersection, which is the power point, the place where the viewer's eye should fall first.
I slightly sharpened the jetty and softened the sky, where there is a lot of grain.
Just a suggestion. We all see things differently.
Pamela.
Your horizon is nice and straight, and the image is well suited to black and white.
In my modification I have cropped to place the horizon on the top thirds line, and to place your figure on a thirds intersection, which is the power point, the place where the viewer's eye should fall first.
I slightly sharpened the jetty and softened the sky, where there is a lot of grain.
Just a suggestion. We all see things differently.
Pamela.
