View Poll Results: Would it be better to crop out part of the right side?

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  • Yes, placing the subject in the middle of the frame like this one looks like it was shot by my dog.

    3 25.00%
  • No, the woman on the background provides an anchor to the whole image.

    9 75.00%
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Thread: Farmer's wife ... dignity in labor

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    Re: Farmer's wife ... dignity in labor

    Quote Originally Posted by thegman View Post
    Rob, a great capture, IMHO I do think the crop would work better, I am still very much a newbie at photography and PP. In this image my attention is drawn straight away to the clouds. Then, the ''farmers wife''. I feel the person in the background lends very little to the overall image. I feel the main subject should be the beaming smile. That is awesome.
    Thanks, Gerry.

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    Re: Farmer's wife ... dignity in labor

    Its a cracking shot as it stands, Rob.

    My first thought was down the traditional route, ie rule of thirds, and the subject should have been more to the right of the frame with space on the left.

    However, given the lady is looking straight out of the photo and that great smile means there is only one place you are going to look and I think a square crop would work well.

    Dave

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    Re: Farmer's wife ... dignity in labor

    Quote Originally Posted by Tringa View Post
    Its a cracking shot as it stands, Rob.

    My first thought was down the traditional route, ie rule of thirds, and the subject should have been more to the right of the frame with space on the left.

    However, given the lady is looking straight out of the photo and that great smile means there is only one place you are going to look and I think a square crop would work well.

    Dave
    Thanks, Dave.

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    Re: Farmer's wife ... dignity in labor

    Great image, wonderful processing

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    Re: Farmer's wife ... dignity in labor

    Quote Originally Posted by FootLoose View Post
    It seems a bit over-processed to me, Rob. As John said, I think it needs a bit more contrast. The field to the left of the woman is darker than on the right; and there is a halo running down her back. It is a compelling composition but I think the whites in the clouds should be pulled down a bit, because they are competing with her face at the moment.
    same here. maybe crop the woman out and blur background/ fix over-processing.

    bring subject out more.

    HTH

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    Re: Farmer's wife ... dignity in labor

    Quote Originally Posted by mammarazzi View Post
    Great image, wonderful processing
    Thanks, Joanne

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    Re: Farmer's wife ... dignity in labor

    Too over processed for my liking.

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