Here is a second version of my Lindisfarne castle image following a suggestion from Andy Beel. It does focus more strongly on the castle. I do like the original but I can see how the foreground detail could dominate the composition more than intended.
Lindisfarne Castle
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I like them both, I think I prefer the original (by a whisker). But I am a sucker for black and white pictures with lots of detail. I think need to add Lindisfarne to my list of places to see.
Thanks for your comment. I am a little bit torn between the two myself, I think they both have their merits. The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a great place to visit, lots of possibilities for photography.
For me, this has a lot more drama and atmosphere in it. And I think that improves the image.
Thanks Andy. I’m glad I re-visited this image. I do seem to have fallen between two stools. On the day, I took a few shots from this area just of the rocks which had a band of bright orange lichen (I think that’s what it was) and the shapes and textures were good too. That must have still been in my thinking when I took the shot of the castle.
Hi Frank this is an improvement and a slightly different picture with a different feel and meaning to the original.
Why is it that its easy to see changes required in the pictures of others but not our own? Something I certainly find that applies to me.
Andy
Thanks Andy.
I’m not sure why it’s easier for others to see possible improvements but I’m really glad they do! Constructive comments are always welcome 🙂