[Leica] The decisive moment (Cropped versions)

[George Lottermoser]

On Sep 7, 2014, at 1:16 AM, Ted Grant wrote:

> Hi Nathan, 
> Sorry mate I hate to disagree with you on this one. The foreground water
> with only parts of the two buildings appearing are a complete distraction
> from the boy alone and jumping. And full buildings standing in the
> background. It might be different if the boy were also reflected in the
> water????????????? Maybe?
> 
> The water and building reflections are a definite distraction! The three
> points that really make the photo work are.......... Boy and two buildings
> clean without water and reflections.
> 
> I made a couple of prints and the water reflections destroy the image of the
> "THREE POINTS OF COMPOSITION" BOY AND TWO BUILDING POINTS! I find the fore
> ground reflections quite a distraction, rather than adding anything to an
> other wise interesting well balanced photograph. Once again........... ON
> THE "THREE COMPOSIIONAL POINTS"
> 
> Your thoughts good Sir?

I think you can lose the buildings in the top half of the frame
and get to the heart of the matter

the boy between two bodies of water.

the buildings over power the action

Regards,
George Lottermoser 

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