Monday, January 28, 2013

Surf over that way

All photographers have felt the frustration of having a good subject to photograph, but having a problem with the background.   Maybe there are too many other people around, or a sign or some other object that interferes with the purity of the subject.

i guess there was a problem with the spot where this photographer's friend was surfing, and she wanted to move her to the right.

There is a problem with my composition of this photo.  The left hand of the photographer is right on the line separating the Tamarindo Bay from Cabo Velas.  This violates one of the principles of composition, with is separation of subjects.    I point out this flaw in the photo in case it might be overlooked by the very few viewers who might not be focused on her hand.

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14 comments:

  1. KateJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    What hand?!

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  2. SharonJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    You are making me laugh!

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  3. JudyJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    You're funny, Dave.

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  4. Memphis MOJOJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I noticed her hand right away. Not sure why you had to point it out.

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  5. Rob SiemannJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    They say surfer dudes. What when it is a woman? Surfer dudette?

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  6. Stefan JanssonJanuary 28, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Composition wise, the only thing wrong with this scene is that you cropped away some of her right foot.

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  7. LowellJanuary 28, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Hand? Oh, I see it now. Rules are made to be broken. Did you notice how, on the left, the girl's buttocks are uneven. I mention that just in case you missed it.

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  10. Bob CroweJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Yeah, but the cant of the hip - shoulder lines is so good.

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  11. JackJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Ah, yes, the separation principle. That is what I was going to say.

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  13. magiceyeJanuary 29, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    :) so true!!

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  14. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Well this gave me such a laugh before I go off to bed Dave, your words and the comments 'cracked' me up haha!

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