by Mark Seaver
One of my favorite painters is the canadian wildlife artist, Robert Bateman. His art tells some amazing stories using very unconventional compositions. While I don't do a lot of wildlife photography, I am mindful of his placement of elements and use of lines and textures. An example, one of his paintings titled Sheer Drop - Mountain Goats, that shows his style well can be found at: http://robertbateman.ca/paintings/SheerDropMtGoats.htm
In this image, I deliberately put the barn well towards the side as a way to emphasize both the fence leading into this ranch and the sweep of the snowy mountains coming in from behind. (5D3, 24-70 f2.8 @ 70mm, f/11, 1/500s, iso 200, tripod) In spite of how it looks this was taken in early October in the mountains just north of Yellowstone.
Comments
6 commentsThe placement of the barn is great. All the lines formed by the mountains, fences (at least 4 that I can see), snow covered road and the trees lead to the barn. The larger photo is must see. Excellent image.
Great info on your approach to this Mark, it reflects Batemans style with this slightly unconventional comp.
I like the leading line of the fence that draws your eye in towards the ranch/barn, great sense of depth & the techs look excellent..
The snow covered mtns behind provide a beautiful BG for this winter scene, well done!
A great holiday card look to this one, Mark. The fence line does an excellent job of routing our view right back to the barn very nicely. Good all around solid image......
Nicely composed winter scene.
I've never been one for conventional composition, I just like what looks good to me and this looks very good. Love the early winter Montana scene. Beautiful Mark, I like Bateman's work also.
Hi Mark..
Being a Canadian. i know and love his wonderful wildlife paintings. you composition does have that bateman feel. beautifully composed
Albert Darmo
Canada