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Natsuko Oishi’s picture is a good shot, but it has more potential if certain elements are improved. The biggest improvement here is the line. The composition's vision is visible, and potential is seen; however, the line affects the viewer’s journey towards the focal point. The horizontal line below Mount Fuji is slanted. It is not appealing to the viewer and distracts you from Mount Fuji's beauty. Another line that can be improved here is the to lines meeting to human subject. It looks uncentered and unbalanced. Although asymmetrical shots are also incorporated in photography, with this kind of composition, lines leading to the human subject should be balanced and symmetrical.
But the picture is beautiful nonetheless; it just needs a little tweak, and it works well. If I were to capture this shot, I would keep the candid element and make the lines straight and centered towards guiding lines. I will add a little warmth by moving the saturation enough to set the tone. Hue can also be improved as it looks dull in terms of color. Adding shadows to contrast flat colors can improve Mount Fuji and show off its majestic features. Nonetheless, I like the human presence of the photo as it is not distracting but makes the location more inviting and familiar.
What I love about this photo is that it captures movements even if it is only a single frame and unmoving portrayal. The dynamics of the light of the train, two of them on their way to the next station and the guard with the signal to go, emphasize the constant movement of the trains. There is still room for improvement.
In terms of cropping or angles, it looks a bit awkward, and there is too much space in the bottom area. The guard’s head is nearly cropped, and trains feel small because of the angle. If the camera is tilted upwards, removing the space at the bottom and giving the upper margin room to breathe, it will improve the shot.
If I was the one taking the shot, I will capture it at the tilted angle to fix the cropping, making the photo breathe, capturing the movement of the trains by the lights and creating contrast in the shadows - either in the capturing or post-production- and I will shoot it in angle where it looks like the train is coming towards me and there is a divide between the trains and the guard’s signal. Making it look symmetrical and creating more drama towards the different movement of a machine and a person.
This picture has amazing colors. The contrast of the sun’s orange and yellow light from the deep blue colored sailing boats and the reflection on the water and sky make this photo strong. It feels warm and appealing. The movement of the sailing boats was also captured, making it a very dynamic picture. The things to improve here are positioning, lines elements, and rule of thirds.
The position affects the lines guiding the viewer towards focal and secondary points and also affects the rule of thirds. The sun is positioned weirdly as it is off-center but also off toward the meeting points of the rule of thirds. It also looks like the sun is falling as the slanted lines created between the sun and sea create a weird look on the horizon. But a little tweak would improve this picture for the better. Tilt the camera until the lines are straight, and move sideways to position the sun according to the rule of thirds.
If I shoot this again, I will widen my lens, capturing a wider horizon, and then I will position the sun near the right side. I will also improve the balance of the sun, sea, and clouds by lessening the sailboats in the picture, which makes the sun less visible. I will adjust also the contrast of the lightest part to the darkest part either adjusting shutter speed and aperture or pinching it in post-production.
The picture is very adorable, and the positioning of the little girl is perfect for the emotion the picture shows. It highlights the girl’s bright smile, and the sun rays outlining the girl make it seem that she is glowing. But we can improve this even better if we can create a separation between the focal point and the background.
One thing that can be improved is by increasing focus on the little girl and blurring out the background. It can be done by initial capturing with the right settings or post-production by shifting the focal point to the center only. However, it will be better to create depth in the initial capturing of the photo where the background seems so blurry and shattered while the little girl is the main focus of the lens. This option will also improve the distracting background, such as the tree popping out of her left head.
If I retake this shot, I will move the little girl away from the tree, or if possible, remove that one from the frame. Capture the same smile with a clean background without misleading guidelines. The focal point can be framed by blurring out the background enough to create depth and separation. It will also improve the perspective of the picture, bringing the subject closer to the camera and the mountains farther. Enhancing the background’s hue and saturation will also increase the warmth and youthful vibe the young girl brings, setting the tone for the whole picture.
A perfectly captured core memory is seen in this picture. It highlights the scenery and the water as well. It is calm and inviting. The colors and the light on the sea are perfectly captured. However, there are things we can improve to capture such moments.
A common thread here is the guiding lines and line elements themselves. It is easiest to do but can be overlooked. Tilting the camera until the horizontal line of the water is straight so it does not look unbalanced. Slanted lines can make the work seem unbalanced, and one side seems heavy and unproportioned. Improve also the lighting towards the focal point. The kid and the man look darker in their facial expressions; it looks against the light, and it can be improved by moving towards a great light source, but some professional can work this out by a reflector directed to the face. The trees are also overexposed, so it looks like the trees behind are separate from the foreground.
If I reshoot this, time might also be a factor here. It seems that the time this was shot was outside the golden hour, which is why the light was not at its best. It is either overexposed or dark. However, since this is a candid moment, the focus needs to be shifted towardsthe subject. The camera captured more light in the background because the focal point was not in focus. It can also be improved by changing the angle. A bird’s eye view can also make the picture work by shifting the foreground to only water. Overall, lighting is the biggest friend and enemy of photography, so it can be understandable that at shifting times comes with shifting techniques into getting the perfect photo.
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