| Author | Thread |
|
|
11/02/2013 05:27:53 PM · #1 |
I've been experimenting with composition.
Ordinarily, I'd compose a $10 watch something like this:
This afternoon I did this:
What are your thoughts guys?
Message edited by author 2013-11-03 09:59:11. |
|
|
|
11/02/2013 05:44:40 PM · #2 |
The bottom strap is awkward. Very awkward. Fold it under?
|
|
|
|
11/02/2013 05:44:51 PM · #3 |
| The second image is about 40x stronger. :D |
|
|
|
11/02/2013 05:45:24 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
The bottom strap is awkward. Very awkward. Fold it under? |
Just crop a bit harder I think...
Or, possibly, just lay the watch a bit flatter?
Dunno, Rob's right though, there is something about that strap...
Message edited by author 2013-11-02 17:46:16. |
|
|
|
11/02/2013 06:00:20 PM · #5 |
| The diagonal composition looks more interesting, but I agree the bottom strap adds a lot of "weight" to the bottom part of the shot. |
|
|
|
11/02/2013 06:12:30 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Cuttooth:
The diagonal composition looks more interesting, but I agree the bottom strap adds a lot of "weight" to the bottom part of the shot. |
What is needed is to "pose" the watch suspended, so the strap flows naturally. A clamp out of image up and another out of image down, some form of clamp or something else, ideally that allows the straps to curve a little. |
|
|
|
11/02/2013 06:28:31 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by Cuttooth:
The diagonal composition looks more interesting, but I agree the bottom strap adds a lot of "weight" to the bottom part of the shot. |
What is needed is to "pose" the watch suspended, so the strap flows naturally. A clamp out of image up and another out of image down, some form of clamp or something else, ideally that allows the straps to curve a little. |
clamping isn't a bad idea..
Alternatively, a bit of hot glue stick and a lighter works wonders. Just heat the end, stick it to the object (watch), then heat the other end, and stick it to the surface. |
|
|
|
11/03/2013 09:51:31 AM · #8 |
Thanks guys. Great advice. This morning I found a material that held the strap down
just fine but I couldn't then recreate the strength of the original composition. Really
frustrating! Anyway, I'll go back to it later after a coffee or two..
In the meantime, I've applied a crop to the original in an attempt to lessen the visual
weight of the lower strap. Do you think it's a crop to far - or a slight improvement?
Message edited by author 2013-11-03 09:54:41. |
|
Home -
Challenges -
Community -
League -
Photos -
Cameras -
Lenses -
Learn -
Prints! -
Help -
Terms of Use -
Privacy -
Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2024 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 04/16/2024 07:52:03 PM EDT.
