Comments on: Photo Critique: Any suggestions?

By: Derek Tarr

Derek Tarr — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:40:43 +0000

You did an honorable job of accomplishing a tough-to-light scene here – the foreground is nicely exposed and the sunburst isn’t blown out. Composition-wise, I’m not seeing a strong subject in the photo, and there are several elements competing for my attention – notably, the sunburst and corals draw my eye away from the anemonefish. Maybe experiment with different crops and see if you think you can make a version you like better.

By: Allison

Allison — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:07:04 +0000

Rather than cropping, I’d try to concentrate on retaking this shot. First, I agree that the anemone should take up more of the foreground, but you can do this by framing the shot this way (e.g., get closer), possibly you’d have to angle a bit. Second, I think it is very slightly overexposed and would like to see a re-do with a bit smaller an aperture. Nice shot overall, and the sunball is fantastic, as good as it gets for digital.

By: zuser

zuser — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:24:21 +0000

Good suggestion. That would remove the distracting white corals on the right.

By: William Ring

William Ring — Sun, 31 May 2009 01:19:42 +0000

I would crop out the bottom third (about the middle of the anenome) and the right-hand 1/4 in a 3×4 format.

By: brett

brett — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:32:49 +0000

Nice composition and good lighting. It could be better if the reef were more color full.