Putting the subject first

Two images I’ve chosen from my collection for comparison between subject and treatment are as follows:

Whitby Sunset

I took this image for the light. The colour of the sky, the lazy waves and the line of reflected light from the sun really appealed. The boats and the aerial effect of the headlands were a real bonus. So this image was taken for the overall effect, not a specific subject.

Penny Farthing

Obviously this was taken for the subject – the Penny Farthing – I’ve never used this one, because it’s so badly taken. The spectators and vehicles in the background really spoil it. The rider doesn’t seem to be enjoying the ride. The double yellow road markings also detract. Not an image to show off!

So taking an image purely for the subject needs more attention than has been given to the ‘Penny Farthing’. The sunset image holds its own without a specific subject, as more care has been taken in its composition. I’ll hope to reach a more acceptable standard during this section.