Composition changes

[JillD]

How would you change the composition of these photos? I would like feedback so that I can begin to have more of a feel/eye for what would make a good photo instead of an ok photo. Thanks.

[Jediboy]

I JillD,

I don't think you need to do too much with these photos composition wise.

For me, I'd like to have seen a bit more of that great sky, and a it less foreground. I think the rule of thirds would suit this photo.

I wouldn't really change the other two for composition, save to say that the second has the 'spire' cropped off slightly.

Interesting photos, and love those steps.

Again, these are just my observations.

[DigiDiva]

I agree with Jediboy re 1st one. More sky, less of the less interesting foreground. The 2nd on feels a little cramped to me. Third one, I can't decide about.

[beatnik69]

Again, crop a little (a lot actually) of the foreground so that the horizon is closer to a third. The second one I think is let down by clipping the spire of the nearest dome, and I think it's a little underexposed. The third one I quite like but there's somethig which jars, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

[markgozz]

Jill , quick answer is not alot .

Lovely location on the first image but I'm more interested in the foreground than the sky , I love the shadows that run across the dunes so I'd probably just crop a really small amount off the bottom and about half off the sky to really enhance the rocks with the shadows in the foreground acting as the lead in .

Agree with everyone else about the second image and it does look a bit under exposed , unless you were going for that type of effect .

The third image is amazing , it took quite a while before I could tell what it was because it looked so organic like the back bone of some massive creature .

Really like them , they show a great eye for an interesting image .

Mark

[DigiDiva]

I havent sussed the third one out yet - what is it?

[Jediboy]

Originally Posted by DigiDiva

I havent sussed the third one out yet - what is it?

I think it's steps Chris. Covered in snow maybe???

[wave01]

hi first thing all were taken with different cameras so that makes a bit of difference as for composition
1 to much foreground and no foreground interest
2 spire cut off and even with negative compensation that you have it is still suffering in the foreground
3 snow always difficult but nicely composed a bit of positive compensation would help
hope this helps

[gulinggu]

Here is my feeling as I see them...

1. The rocks are overlaped and if all the peaks are visible, it might look better.
And the foregroud is a little bit dark. Making it a bit visible will give a little more feeling.
A little more sky and less foreground would make it better picture, I think...

2. The two domes in front are too dominent that my eyes stopped there.
I think there must be limmited space to take this picture...

3. If it is symmetry, might look better...

[Chris14B]

Just a few thoughts...

1. Less foreground, more sky would be my taste
2. Think it's all been said
3. I'd have tried to get a shot from very low down and straight on get a sense of symmetry from the walls but also capturing the unusual shapes on the steps.