When it comes to editing, there is always a bit of deciding what to leave in and what to take out. Here is a file I was working on last week:
ISO 800 11mm F/13 1/500sec
In my edit, I decided to take out the people. In this case, the eraser tool was sufficient for this:
ISO 800 11mm F/13 1/500sec
I’ve cropped the image, but just slightly. I wanted to leave in the shadow of the tree. The tree itself I wanted to leave in the center of the frame, despite this being against the “rules” of photography. I wanted to leave in the feel of a sunny day, but I did decide to add a vintage film filter to this file.
All the edits here are pretty basic, but they do change the image. What do you think of these changes? feel free to comment below.
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I love what you did, Amy. It really brightens up the whole feeling of the scene.
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Thank you very much.
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great image especially as’ breaking the rules’ the filter certainly highlights and brightens up the image- an idyllic summers day in the countryside.
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Thanks, I think the rule of thirds really isn’t necessary here.
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Such a pretty scene…
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Yes, it really was.
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I like the way the lighting comes through the tree in your edit.
Beautiful photograph …
Isadora š
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Thanks very much, it was a beautiful day which makes creating some nice lighting easier.
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Trees make the best shadows, š
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I agree, and I think it was pretty important to this particular image.
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Looks very good. I have to confess that I prefer landscapes without peolpe and that there are times when it really doesn’t matter that the subject is in the middle of the image. Sometimes rules can limit creativity. Love the photo.
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Thanks very much. I often like to take people out of my landscape images, also in this particular case, it was really easy.
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That’s a great shot that – and the crop does improve it (and the head removal although I had to search for them). I like that the fact you have the main subject in the centre of the frame, rather than on a third – it makes a nice change of dynamic. I also think you were very lucky with the clouds. The angles in them really add to the picture.
Do you know that’s the most photographed tree in Europe.
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Yes, it’s the 2016 England Tree of the Year! š
You are right, the skies were amazing that day. Actually, we had a couple of really excellent weather when we were in the area.
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Rules are merely guidelines. Ultimately you should decide how you want your image composed based upon how you want it to feel. I like your tree being centered. The shapes of the shadow and wall balance it and keep the eye moving. Itās a beautiful image.
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Thanks very much. I know they call them “rules” to catch people’s attention, but sometimes really, it’s better to just break them!
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I completely agree!
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I like the tree in the middle. The undulating horizon helps with visuals. Very nice.
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Thanks very much.
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I like the edits and I’m all for breaking rules š
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Thanks, and lol
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In the edited version I feel like there’s more movement there. Subtle streaks in the clouds, the walls and tree are lighter, of course. Feels like you’re featuring the tree on centerstage, lovely! š
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Thanks, I really liked what the edits did in the sky as well.
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