It seems this month’s One Four Challenge is all about compositions. It became obvious how I really don’t think too much when I look through the lens. I concentrate on finding the subject, but then I just don’t take that one step back and let myself find the right composition.
Post-processing can in small measure help fixing that problem and I am trying to demonstrate that this month. Take this week…I stumbled upon this version after five or six different tries, quite accidentally. And I was surprised how good it looked (compositionally it looks good, but the quality of the image up close is not to my liking). This is not something I would do when taking an image. That is one of my biggest problems, front central subjects without much consideration about the composition.
I am still too self-aware, not able to lose myself completely. I remember the day I took this image, I was surrounded by too many people, Castello Sforzesco being a main tourist attraction. I wish I just set down in front of that cat and took my time. But I rushed because she was ready to leave any second, too many people made her uncomfortable. That cost me the quality of the image and that is something post-processing can’t really fix. Another lesson learned.
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I enjoyed reading this post Lore 😃 These are things we can all learn – always.
I too like this composition of this cute kitty and taking a closer look.
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Tnx, Robyn. We live and learn. 😉
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Definitely. I love that 😃
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I enjoyed you opening up in this post about composition. I have a hard time thinking about the composition of photo when I’m trying to get a quick shot. I’m afraid I’m going to miss the opportunity if I step back and think about it. So, I tend to shoot away. I like what you did with this week’s edit. The colors on this cat are amazing.
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I am happy to hear I am not alone in my struggles. We need to learn to take our time and if we lose an opportunity, it shouldn’t matter, better to wait for that perfect image.
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You are definitely not alone. I have to remind myself not to rush all the time. I’m just so afraid of missing the shot! I thinking waiting is the better way to go.
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Gotta love a pussycat in all his edits!! He is a beautiful tortoise shell! I love the crop! I wonder what he is looking at!
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Now, more than ever, I regret not taking a better image of her/him. This is one exceptionally beautiful cat. Thank you, glad you liked the crop.
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Nice change of focus and I too wonder why the pussycat is looking at!
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I think she was just ignoring me. 😀 Thank you.
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I have a tendency to rush when I’m surrounded by lots of people as well – I tend to feel really awkward and self-conscious! I really like this crop and shift of focus. 🙂
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Next time take your time and just breathe. 😉 Glad you liked this week’s edit.
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Lots of really great learnings here, I too struggle to slow down and be in the moment more.
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Baby steps, baby steps. 😀
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I find the “thirds grid” on my camera, which I have on all the time helps with that quick composition struggle. Although I totally know what you are saying, there is something personal about photography, at least for me. So, to have people seeing what I am doing…makes me self-conscious and I make much different choices about what I am shooting than when I am alone.
The learning curve is never done! Nice crop this week, we are getting to know a lot about this lovely subject and you as well. Thanks for sharing Lore.
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Ah, familiar struggles. I completely agree on the part of personal…I am so much more relaxed when I am alone, surrounded by nature. Relaxed, focused on my subject, I can see that in some of my images. Hopefully, we’ll get there. Thank you so much, Carrie. 🙂
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