Early Evening Walk

[Donald]

When we were up visiting my dad last week, we took his little collie dog out for a walk. So this is Garry and, er um, 'whatshername' on the left!

Interested in what you think of the composition - Woman and dog low in the frame and one on the left and one on the right with quite a gap in between. Do you think it all works?

Also interested in any other thoughts you have.


40D, 70-200mm f/4L IS @ 200mm. ISO100. 1/90@f11.

[speedneeder]

Donald, people AND dogs in one of your photos?
As far as the composition goes, it almost strikes me that they are trying to stay away from each
other. I think this is because 'whatshername' is so close to the edge of the frame.
I could be wrong though, I have been wrong before!

[Geoff F]

Normally, I find this sort of shot doesn't work well, but in this particular case the tree line tends to act as a barrier to stop my eyes wandering too far upwards. So that connects the person and dog together.

[ed ellinwood]

I think the composition works. While there is a tug of war between the women and the dog, I also see them as taking a stroll each with their own view of the world, while enjoying each others company. As I look at the picture my eyes follows the dogs view up the road then back to the women. I think Geoff is right, the tree line works as a barrier to keep your eyes from leaving the picture by forming the top of a triangle (tree line, women to dog, road). I would call it a success.

[Mark von Kanel]

This one doesnt work for me Donald, my eyes keep wondering around the image without settling