GLOBETROTTER Posted June 12, 2016 Share #1 Posted June 12, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Traditional fisherman in Mauritania. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/261485-the-fisherman-of-nouadhibou-mauritania/?do=findComment&comment=3060316'>More sharing options...
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stuny Posted June 12, 2016 Share #2 Posted June 12, 2016 Excellent, though maybe just a touch over sharpened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLOBETROTTER Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted June 12, 2016 Excellent, though maybe just a touch over sharpened. The Leica Vario Elmarit ASPH 28 90 is a beast !!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted June 12, 2016 Share #4 Posted June 12, 2016 Lovely composition but, and it's a minor but, the skin tones are too close in value to the sky. Easily sorted in post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAK Posted June 13, 2016 Share #5 Posted June 13, 2016 I agree that the composition is good. I don't care for the processing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem331 Posted June 13, 2016 Share #6 Posted June 13, 2016 What I find about his photo is that the bench and the shape of the cloud lead my eye very forcefully to the upper right hand quadrant /horizon. In fact I have to make an effort to concentrate on the fisherman. The shape of the cloud is like an arrow which says look here. Of course, that could just be me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLOBETROTTER Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted June 13, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) What I find about his photo is that the bench and the shape of the cloud lead my eye very forcefully to the upper right hand quadrant /horizon. In fact I have to make an effort to concentrate on the fisherman. The shape of the cloud is like an arrow which says look here. Of course, that could just be me. But without the cloud is a lot of empty sky isn't it ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem331 Posted June 14, 2016 Share #8 Posted June 14, 2016 But without the cloud is a lot of empty sky isn't it ? Yes you are right. Please take this as just my view, since I can see from the photos you have posted on this site that you are a much more accomplished photographer than I am, and I really like your pictures (woman with umbrella behind plaza mayor, the light in the house of God, etc) I think that it is difficult to make a successful composition with the main subject in the left side of the image looking towards the left with this also being the darker side of the image. The only way I can see to make it work is to make the subject bright and have the elements on the right side of the image looking/pointing towards him or enveloping him, so to say. If you know Rembrandt's painting of the prodigal son, I think it is an exmple of this type of composition. But as I say, I may be totally wrong here. I went to a photo exhibition in Madrid yesterday which everyone seemed to be appreciating and thought it was pretty bad! So maybe I just don't get it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLOBETROTTER Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted June 16, 2016 Yes you are right. Please take this as just my view, since I can see from the photos you have posted on this site that you are a much more accomplished photographer than I am, and I really like your pictures (woman with umbrella behind plaza mayor, the light in the house of God, etc) I think that it is difficult to make a successful composition with the main subject in the left side of the image looking towards the left with this also being the darker side of the image. The only way I can see to make it work is to make the subject bright and have the elements on the right side of the image looking/pointing towards him or enveloping him, so to say. If you know Rembrandt's painting of the prodigal son, I think it is an exmple of this type of composition. But as I say, I may be totally wrong here. I went to a photo exhibition in Madrid yesterday which everyone seemed to be appreciating and thought it was pretty bad! So maybe I just don't get it. good thinking !!!! All the best my friend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roelandinho Posted June 17, 2016 Share #10 Posted June 17, 2016 Yes you are right. Please take this as just my view, since I can see from the photos you have posted on this site that you are a much more accomplished photographer than I am, and I really like your pictures (woman with umbrella behind plaza mayor, the light in the house of God, etc) I think that it is difficult to make a successful composition with the main subject in the left side of the image looking towards the left with this also being the darker side of the image. The only way I can see to make it work is to make the subject bright and have the elements on the right side of the image looking/pointing towards him or enveloping him, so to say. If you know Rembrandt's painting of the prodigal son, I think it is an exmple of this type of composition. But as I say, I may be totally wrong here. I went to a photo exhibition in Madrid yesterday which everyone seemed to be appreciating and thought it was pretty bad! So maybe I just don't get it. No, you are right. The subject doesn't stand out enough and the right side only contains distractions and nothing really that supports the subject or the story. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLOBETROTTER Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted June 17, 2016 No, you are right. The subject doesn't stand out enough and the right side only contains distractions and nothing really that supports the subject or the story. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sr you are one of those typical guys in the photo forums criticizing badly within sense everyone and never upload a own photo. I already check the comment you did to the other colleagues. If you can not see the diagonal in the composition and how the cloud fulfill nicely and empty sky you are blind, from cinema to the big Masters of photography they try to fill the empty places of his photos with something. Beside to be published on 1X.COM and finalist in the European Photographers Awards ( photojournalism ) apart from other awards and Honorable Mentions on Leica photo competitions Maybe am a very bad photographer..................so them show us your magical shots and please teach us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roelandinho Posted June 17, 2016 Share #12 Posted June 17, 2016 Sr you are one of those typical guys in the photo forums criticizing badly within sense everyone and never upload a own photo. I already check the comment you did to the other colleagues. If you can not see the diagonal in the composition and how the cloud fulfill nicely and empty sky you are blind, from cinema to the big Masters of photography they try to fill the empty places of his photos with something. Beside to be published on 1X.COM and finalist in the European Photographers Awards ( photojournalism ) apart from other awards and Honorable Mentions on Leica photo competitions Maybe am a very bad photographer..................so them show us your magical shots and please teach us I don't mean to offend you with my comments. I am just trying to be constructive and objective. I'm sure you have produced far better work than this which I have not seen, but that is not at all relevant to this image. I do see the diagonal, I also see that the cloud fills up the otherwise empty space in the top-right. The problem is that the subject does not stand out, and the stuff on the right (which does fill the frame) is dominating because it's high contrast, but is not the subject and it is just not that visually interesting or adding to the story. Please don't take this the wrong way. I am not saying you're a bad photographer (and certainly not that I'm a good one, far from it ;-) ), but I do think constructive criticism is far more useful than just saying everything is "nice!". It is true I have not posted a photo yet myself, but I will soon and I would love to hear what you think. Please be critical :-) It would be nice if we could help each other and raise the bar. :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted June 17, 2016 Share #13 Posted June 17, 2016 Well I really like the photo with those three subjects: 'larger-than-life' fisherman, fantastic wooden jetty, and that cloud nicely filling the otherwise empty grey sky. What an exotic location. My two cents worth GT seeing everyone else is commenting: Yes I also love my 28-90 and should use it more. Yes the photo is just a tad too sharp for my liking. I think the comments about the diagonal leading away from the subject arise perhaps because of out 'cultural programming' of our eyes being led left to right. I'm left handed and perhaps it doesn't bother me too much. I've reversed the photo to demonstrate my point, not to suggest it's a better option, but to show how the diagonal now leads into the subject accepting that beautifully shaped bright cloud is still quite dominant. If the subject was a little brighter or toned differently it would offset the cloud. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! May I add that most photos here don't get so much comment on technique/processing or composition so you should view the 'constructive criticism' as a great compliment. I wish there was more such discussion here. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! May I add that most photos here don't get so much comment on technique/processing or composition so you should view the 'constructive criticism' as a great compliment. I wish there was more such discussion here. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/261485-the-fisherman-of-nouadhibou-mauritania/?do=findComment&comment=3063104'>More sharing options...
dem331 Posted June 17, 2016 Share #14 Posted June 17, 2016 Well I really like the photo and the cloud nicely fills the otherwise empty grey sky. What an exotic location. My two cents worth GT seeing everyone else is commenting: Yes I also love my 28-90 and should use it more. Yes the photo is just a tad too sharp for my liking. I think the comments about the diagonal leading away from the subject arise perhaps because of out 'cultural programming' of our eyes being led left to right. I'm left handed and perhaps it doesn't bother me too much. I've reversed the photo to demonstrate my point, not to suggest it's a better option, but to show how the diagonal now leads into the subject accepting that beautifully shaped bright cloud is still quite dominant. If the subject was a little brighter or toned differently it would offset the cloud. May I add that most photos here don't get so much comment on technique/processing or composition so you should view the 'constructive criticism' as a great compliment. I wish there was more such discussion here. Very interesting point you make about "cultural programming" and diagonals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLOBETROTTER Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share #15 Posted June 17, 2016 Normally in west countries humans view a composition from left to right and is a basic photography rule. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted June 17, 2016 Share #16 Posted June 17, 2016 Exactly my point :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLOBETROTTER Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share #17 Posted June 17, 2016 Exactly my point :-) Thanks MarkP !!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted June 18, 2016 Share #18 Posted June 18, 2016 a stunning shot with awesome drama. The clue is the arrow-shaped cloud hitting the viewer leading to the man - it functiones the Asian and the Western way. It needs this sharpness because there is no softness in this subject and no smooth washy middle tones. Life is hard here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb Posted December 15, 2016 Share #19 Posted December 15, 2016 Superb BW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted December 15, 2016 Share #20 Posted December 15, 2016 I love the composition. Great shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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