I am rethinking. Improving my cropping skills is part of that rethinking. At the same time I _am_ thinking on how to come closer. Because it would provide better results, and would be more fun. I _do_ like the sport in it. And I enjoy studying them.
But I haven't come up with a solution yet. Some more ideas yes, but not necessarily solutions. Thinking about cropping may be stupid. I have a lot of indications that it's not a good idea. On the other hand, I don't like leaving out options before they are fully explored. Thats my nature. _Generally speaking_: I fully believe that exploring options before ruling them out, is the best way to find creative solutions on a problem. At least it is for me, I am a "Homo Ludium" ;-) If it also improves my cropping skills, then that's a "creative" bonus. I believe it will make me a better photographer, with a larger creative range. Don't get me wrong. I'm not talking about shooting wildly, with an "I can always crop later" philosophy. This said; I've been an ass, shouting at you folks. I apologise for that. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) > -----Original Message----- > From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 13. april 2006 07:18 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Composing on screen vs. in viewfinder. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tim Øsleby" > Subject: RE: Composing on screen vs. in viewfinder. > > > > Trippeled. But is cropping massive manipulation? IMO no. > > At some point though, if you are cropping to excess, you should be > rethinking your shooting strategy. > I don't really feel comfortable quantifying what I think excessive > cropping > amounts to, but surely, if I was constantly only using 3/4 or less of my > negatives, I would be trying to tighten up my composition in the field. > > William Robb > >
