WALKING THE WALK

[FUJI]

The severe freezing fog of Sunday morning offered plenty of Photo opportuinies.

 

Here is that perfectly shaped tree I posted a shot of a few weeks ago, but this time it is shrouded in fog and surrounded by frosty grass................I was a bit uptight about the figure walking into frame and made a mental note to crop him off......but somehow, he makes the shot....hence my title:

 

 

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FUJI

[Guest]

Very nice moody mono Fuji, personally I feel you could afford to lose some from the top.

[FUJI]

Thank you Paul............I see what you mean..........will do!

 

Cheers!

 

 

FUJI

[JHFoto]

I concur with Paul..........

[FUJI]

Your wish is my command O master's ;-)

Tis done!

I must admit......a great improvement. Thanks!

FUJI

[ChrisLumix]

I like both versions, a lot. But, I feel the original is the better, as the figure is made both smaller (physically) and yet more compelling (psychologically) as he is walking into a great expanse of mist, where the sky meets the ground and the trees fade out. I also like the square format better too.

 

I do hope you've kept the original Fuji, and merely duplicated it to do the crop? 

[FUJI]

LOL! Chris......

I just KNEW, that you would do this.........Yes.......I have both versions saved as large PSD files......

Now, you have me wondering, which one should I have professionally printed?

FUJI

[ChrisLumix]

LOL! Chris......

I just KNEW, that you would do this.........Yes.......I have both versions saved as large PSD files......

Now, you have me wondering, which one should I have professionally printed?

FUJI

 

For me, the first one. Its proportions are absolutely perfect. I mean that - perfect. The more I look at it, the better it seems to be. One of your best shots IMNSHO.

 

(I'm no slave to the Rule of Thirds, as you know, but I've just used a digital measuring tool on your first image, and the solitary figure is perfectly positioned on the vertical AND horizontal axis).

[JHFoto]

Never mind, you cannot please everyone all the time but it is nice to please people some of the time........

[kev7d]

I think this image looks great, improved further by the crop. The walker is situated nicely in the frame. The path leads me nicely throug the image to the trees. Some great contrasts. Really nice capture.

[MarkNI]

Really great shot!! Will look fan on your wall Fuji, which ever version you choose!!!

[colinb]

Normally I don't like lots of nothingness at the top of a photo but I'm with Chris on this, the fog looks so much more real with the white space and makes you peer through it to find the horizon finally picking out the walker below.

 

Keep it as Fuji it is - its a winner.

[Black Pearl]

How about a little more drastic crop..........

 

[FUJI]

I like them all........

I'm just confused now.......must go for a lie down.

Unless of course the Korkymeister can adjudicate?

FUJI

[ChrisLumix]

I like them all........

I'm just confused now.......must go for a lie down.

Unless of course the Korkymeister can adjudicate?

FUJI

 

Korky's with me on this. I had a little word in Matron's ear, something to the effect of "... available tickets ... free trip to brewery ...". He knows it makes sense

[Heather]

im with Chris on this one, i think its a really great photo, dont change a thing on it