Just thought I would throw this out there for those of us that like to offer screenshots to the wider audience. Question:- How do you frame a good screenshot? Answer:- ??????????????????????? Given the recent debates about what constitutes a good shot, I can see this thread going in all directions so could be fun. As a starter for 10 I'll offer these shots taken on the Brighton Line. Which would you chose and why? No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 No.5
Liking this idea, To me No.2 Shows the train, tunnel exit and the tunnel architecture in full but think the train is not the main focus with the sunlight mainly on the Castle Tops. If it had to hang on my wall as a print probably No.4, full panorama with castles / tunnel centered.
I would pick somewhere between number 3 and 4. To me 3 is a bit too zoomed in, number 4 is nice, but I don't think it focuses on the castle or train enough.
Preferred ones, roughly equally: 4 - I like panoramas (possibly due to lack of fidelity - so it becomes detailed). A little imbalanced, possibly unresolvable. 2 - Balanced, with the two interests being on opposite sides. Also a good compromise between the two focus topics. On a side note, the bad light is the least visible here. Less so, roughly equally: 1 - Slightly imbalanced, also it's all about the train. Preferred over 5 due to angle - showing off the side more. 3 - The train is too much on the bottom. Might work in certain framings, e.g. top half of a portrait page. I'd still shot it without the train. Funny, over time I got to like it more. 5 - The tunnel vision is a nice touch. The main issue is the bad light. The layout would work if it would be simply a nature shot. Seriously though, what I end up doing is a bit of everything. If I wanted to capture the tunnel, I'd probably try and take a shot as the train is just exiting, up to a single car out, preferably less.
