reluctance

this dog really didnt like the waves. I am proud of myself really working this scene to make the most of the tension between the dog and its folks in the water using the negative space, for my challenge from Wendy. I was also after a seascape shot for the whistler artist challenge and was glad to see the muted tones when i arrived at the beach, that and the small figures in the space are reminiscent of his work i feel.
https://dnq5fc8vfw3ev.cloudfront.net/thumbnail/96000/96802/painting_page_448x/Whistler/Sea-And-Rain.jpg?ts=1505655060

http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/30844/get-pushed-week-284-monday-jan-1-to-sunday-jan-7

http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/30852/new-artist-challenge-james-abbott-whistler

[kali]

@farmreporter thinking more about negative space and how it can add tension.

[Brigette]

Perfect -

[haskar]

Great tones. At first I thought that this dog was guarding the bathers. It is a pity that the whole shadow of the dog did not fit in the frame. Fav.

[kali]

@haskar i cropped it several ways, to balance the girl just about touching the frame on the right, i could have had the whole reflection, but i think it works ok as a composition this way.

[kali]

@haskar the thirds go at the top of the dogs head and top of the rock... with the heads of the people in the centre...

[A]

Great muted colours and the dog almost mirroring the rock on the horizon works well.

[kali]

@blueace ha yes, same shape :)

[belinda]

I think you've nailed this for both challenges

[Spanner]

Nice tones and composition Kali.

[Angie]

Really effective and atmospheric.

[Joan Robillard]

Very well composed

[Hydee]

I really like it, especially how well you incorporated the challenge.

[Sheralee S]

It works really well as well as being a beautiful scene.

[Wendy]

This really does work well - and you are right about the negative space between dog and owners adding tension to the photo - my eyes keep moving back between the two.
You nailed this challenge!! Well done and a FAV!

[Helen Jane]

I love to see the explanation and conversation regarding the composition. From this we can learn. The balance seems right to me, and your justification explains why. Negative space works very well to convey the meaning /title of your composition. I haven't looked at the artist, but I love your picture.

[Caterina]

Great composition and colours that contribute to create the feeling you were looking for. Fav

[Clare Gadsby]

thanks for sharing your thinking behind this gorgeous creation - so interesting. i like the idea of negative space creating tension. and the stunning muted tones are definitely whistler-esque

[GaryW]

I log on tonight and this photograph just blows me away - FAV!

[Richard Sayer]

Nicely done Kali... lots of dynamic tension in this.

[Tracy]

FAV! I can feel the emotion from the dog. Thank you for the explanation too. I agree that the space adds to the photo and the emotional distance between the two subjects.

[Leana Niemand]

Love it!

[jackie edwards]

Oh you did really well working this one out!

[kim olson]

Nice. Excellent composition!

[Graeme Stevens]

Perfect composition.

[Heidi]

Awesome! Love the composition and soft colors!

[Cathie]

Beautifully done, Kali!

[Shanne]

love the tones too

[Ali J]

Beautifully captured ... love the tones and light in the picture and yes I can feel the dog's reluctance too ... a gorgeous NZ beach? :)

[Prairie Smoke]

Excellent shot!!

[happylarkspur]

Love this!

[365street]

Very nice, this picture tells a story.

[kali]

@adayinmallacoota @spanner @angiedanielle24 @joansmor @hrb73 @bella_ss @farmreporter @helenhall @caterina @pistache @gazzatron @vignouse @tracys @leananiemand @jackies365 @kaldara @graemestevens @transatlantic99 @cathieg @shannejw @alijchapman @prairiesmoke @natashajhill @365street wow thanks everyone for the great response to this photo, these people had another dog with them that was fearlessly frolicking in the waves with them, but this dog was wanting very much to join in but very hesitant at the waves, the girl came and picked it up and took it in but it didnt stay, preferring to watch like this until the other dog emerged and they went romping off down the beach . it started to spit snd didnt look like there would be much colour in the sunset so i went home, but boy was i wrong, about half an hour later the sky was awash with the most amazing colourful glow and there was a huge rainbow , no photos!

[Kerri Michaels]

nice fav

[☠northy]

I love the peaceful joy of this image

[Racheal]

I LOVE this photo, those colors, the action...just fabulous!

[Yao RL]

The dog and human completed erased the negative space.

[Domenico Dodaro]

This is great, Kali!

[Francoise]

Yes indeed, the darkness of the dog really works with all the pale lines rushing off to the right hand end of the scene. fav

[Jclaireyp]

Love this shot and you can sense the hesitation

[happylarkspur]

@kali66 More than welcome!

[Vincent]

very nice atmosphere!

[DbJ_365]

Yep, this can tell a couple of stories..but in every story it brings to me there is the element of distance which I find very intriguing.

[Taffy]

Congrats on TT! The dreamy effect works so well.

[Karly]

Congratulations on making TT with this great image!