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Phrasikleia wrote in post #11587316
The 'Rule of Thirds' could just as well be phrased as the Rule Against the Center. Don't worry too much about hitting exact intersections of the thirds, but do keep your subject well clear of the center and far enough from the edges of the frame that it doesn't get marginalized. There are always exceptions to this advice, but it's best to break the rules when you have a really good reason to do so. Of course, first you need to decide what your subject is and what you can do to keep it distinct from its setting, to give it proper emphasis. All other decisions follow that one: decide what your subject is, where you want the eye to 'park' between explorations of your frame, and the rest should be more clear to you.

Hope that helps.

Thanks for the feedback. By the way just clicked on your link and you have some fantastic photos. Interesting subjects and amazing use of light. Too much of a newbie to say much more I'm afraid.

GorgeShooter wrote in post #11585287
First shot. I'd prefer a comp further to the left to include the road to draw in the eye. Too much light fall off on the left side.

Thanks for your input Gregg. I'll keep that in mind for the next photo opportunity I come across. Just went and took a peek around your site. Lots of wonderful photos, really enjoyed many of your landscapes. The waterfalls in particular.

I think picture #1 has good potential. I like the idea of following the road and getting the parallel bank of the lake. However I agree that the full width of the road should be captured, and go wider and up a little bit, so that I can follow the road into the distance. It would be nice to go back on a foggy morning with the sun coming up and take the picture as the fog rises.

Your picture in terms of composition reminded me of one I took having a similar idea this past summer....

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Robert Zurfluh wrote in post #11589376
I think picture #1 has good potential. I like the idea of following the road and getting the parallel bank of the lake. However I agree that the full width of the road should be captured, and go wider and up a little bit, so that I can follow the road into the distance. It would be nice to go back on a foggy morning with the sun coming up and take the picture as the fog rises.

Thanks so much for your feedback. My photography won't improve without a little constructive criticism.

I am not the most agile person in the world, some would call me clumsy Due to that I was afraid to walk on the rocks and wasn't comfortable in the road. I think that I will shoot more from the left side next time and see how that works.

I think that is a great idea to go out on a foggy morning to try that shot again. This pic. is from the same location as my sunrise with the fisherman.

Robert Zurfluh wrote in post #11589489
Your picture in terms of composition reminded me of one I took having a similar idea this past summer....

This a great capture of the lake, the trees and the blue sky. The water almost looks like glass it is so still. Don't have enough experience to comment on your technique though. I'll be so glad when the warm weather returns. There aren't many interesting shots this time of year. Guess I'll have to practice on my pets.

Lonestarlady61 wrote in post #11587503
Thanks for the feedback. By the way just clicked on your link and you have some fantastic photos. Interesting subjects and amazing use of light. Too much of a newbie to say much more I'm afraid.

Thanks. Actually, newbie or not, there isn't that much more to say about photos--those two things (subject and light) are most of the battle.

Lonestarlady61 wrote in post #11589678
I'll be so glad when the warm weather returns. There aren't many interesting shots this time of year. Guess I'll have to practice on my pets.

It looks like you live in a beautiful area, so I'm sure you'll be able to do great things there with your camera once the weather starts cooperating.

Lonestarlady61 wrote in post #11589678
This a great capture of the lake, the trees and the blue sky. The water almost looks like glass it is so still. Don't have enough experience to comment on your technique though. I'll be so glad when the warm weather returns. There aren't many interesting shots this time of year. Guess I'll have to practice on my pets.

Thanks!

It was more or less a snapshot after a hike to Shoshone Lake (Yellowstone). I had a polarizer on the lens and was low to the ground. 10mm wide angle on the Canon 7D