With Gerry Island in the news recently
[Reporter Patch], it seemed an appropriate time to post this shot taken a few weeks ago. I had wanted to return to Fort Sewall and shoot this image of Gerry Island for a while but was struggling with getting the mood just right. The way the fog rolled in and blanketed the island on this day seemed just about perfect. The island is layed out in this 4-shot panorama without a distracting background and seems to exist in its own world. With the four images used to make this one photo, the detail is all there for this to be printed quite large. I did struggle with whether to remove the fishing boat after the fact and decided in the end to leave it up to my fans to choose their favorite. Leave a comment here or on Facebook with your favorite. That one will go in the Photo Archive.
Technical: Canon 50D and EF-S 17-55 lens. 4 shot panorama.
I like the one w/o the boat–seems more timeless that way… I always look forward to your photos!
Thank you Jennifer. Really appreciate it!
I prefer the one without the boat. The focus then becomes the center of the island where the fog is moving in and softening the trees. Moreover, that power boat is not esthetically pleasing. If it were a small sailboat ( the vertical mast would work) or a small lobster boat, that might be better. Compositionally, a boat could work there, but then your eye would go to the boat. The mood is much more interesting without the boat. Sometimes a boat can turn a subtle, moody composition into a hackneyed phrase like a postcard.
Thank you Caroline for the fantastic critique.
I like it without the boat.
Love your work!
Thanks Jane
I also find the image more aesthetically pleasing without the boat. Interesting how your question mirrors the current debate swirling around the island!
The one with boat is best, even ‘tho I agree that it’d be better if it were a more interesting boat. The boat’s angle tells a story of the wind and tide, pointing to the mystery of the island…a witness. Also, the photoshopped area where the boat was remains oddly ruffled…looks like something is missing but it’s reflection remains. Beautiful photo.