I spent a lot of time looking at this image yesterday, trying to figure out why the composition works so well. I still haven't got the whole answer, but Frank is onto something. Another key factor is the way the guy divides the frame in two. The two halves have different qualities, but the halves still "connect". It's also something about balance, and about the light. It sets a reflecting (peaceful) mood.
Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) > -----Original Message----- > From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 23. mars 2006 22:44 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: PESO - Just a Guy Enjoying the Sunshine > > On 3/22/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://home.earthlink.net/~shel-pix/enjoying.html > > > > I like this pic because it's really not about anything. > > > > Tech: istDS, K135/2.8, ISO 200 > > > > I think it's an awesome shot. > > Other than the fact that this guy's just sitting there enjoying a > gorgeous day, I think the comp is terrific! Love the way the arm > holding the cup and saucer "frames" the painting on the easel behind > him. > > DOF is perfect. > > I think this is a lot better photo than you give yourself credit for. > > cheers, > frank > > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson >
