The following pictures are some shots I may use for my newest book. I am posting them here to get some thoughts on their artistic value. I know how I want to use them.
Have to be honest, I don't care for any of them, but #4 in both groups is best. Group 1 #3 looks just messy. Rest are lacking 'something' to me, but I can't quite put my finger on it yet.
group 3, #1 is best. Would be best cropped at the bottom crack-line. Better if the background (fence) was either removed or blurred to focus on the gear.
It's something to do with the layout in general. There's a randomness that doesn't work for me. Doesn't mean it's wrong, just not what I find pleasing.Do you think a new background would work? Beach sand? I'm looking for an old and used look. Martial Arts equipment in pristine form isn't being used.
Another problem I have with most of them is the shark fin shaped island in the back ground fighting for attention with you. Soften the backgrounds so that attention is focused on you.It's something to do with the layout in general. There's a randomness that doesn't work for me. Doesn't mean it's wrong, just not what I find pleasing.
G5-#4, G6-#2, G7-#2, G8-#1,2,4,8 G9=all okThanks. This is all pre-photoshop.
Are you shooting yourself, or have someone else shooting? What are you using?