I don't find the box a distraction at all, but merely a great dof to add to the photo ... what I would do is crop the very top highlights as that is the most distracting to me. With that done, I think you have a excellent photo here. jano
aam1234
30-Dec-2006 16:28
Good discussion.
Today I took lots of family pics, and as always, there is part of someone on the side of the person I was photographing. Could easily crop out that someone but I like them being there, they give the photo a different meaning/feel to it. That's me though, other people might have different opinion of course.
one can always clone out minor distractions but i was hinting for a reshoot, if possible.
for me personally, the dof adds enough interest to make the shot feel not static. -Abtract
Thanks for your kind words aam! Unfortunately I can't participate on a regular basis... lack of time ;-)
aam1234
29-Dec-2006 09:48
I see Abstract's point, but personally I don't mind that box. As a matter of fact I think it adds to the feel of the photo, without it the subject(s) might appear a bit static. Just my opinion of course.
Good work jonny, and glad to see your photos here, and hope to see more in the future.
i like this one, Jonny. very nice subjects and equally good dof, lighting and details. i wonder if you can get rid of that box (distraction) from the background though. -Abstract