Composition... Centred Horizons
Ron Haslam

Composition... Centred Horizons

June 2021

Entry 9489424
861st
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This image has so many wonderful elements the subtle reflections, the muted autumn colours and the variations of weather throughout the image all tell their own story with the low lying clouds and mist and that stunning patch of light leading my eye along the horizon

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Entry 9538188
32nd
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A striking image of a very well known and frequently photographed location but this shot stood out for me. The wonderful blue tones, the dramatic light creating the x type shape around the image draws the eye to the horizon perfect well done

Entry 9561537
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A wonderful shot showing great reflections of summer. The symmetry of the umbrellas with the cliffs and coastline behind made me look twice at the centrality of the horizon but I kept coming back to it a great eye-catching image well done

One of my favourite beaches in Norway captured so dramatically. I love the way the long exposure effect to the clouds leads the eye to the horizon and the reflections of the mountains and then the subtle ripples in the calm water on the beach. Great shot well done

A fabulous image full of mystery with the misty hills behind and the reflections of the ruined castle in the Loch creating a beautiful image and perfect centred horizon. The muted tones could have caused it to vanish in the vast number of great images I had to judge but the mysterious toning really stood out well done

Expert
winner

A perfect centred horizon and the image has so much more to offer... Its eye catching colours in both the sky and the houses, the lines of moving clouds and the perfect reflections in the water all merge to create a wonderful centred image well done

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Entry 9622337
311th
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I love this image full of energetic fun, dynamic action, perfect reflections and silhouettes. It's left me wondering how big the splash was and what the next image looked like. Great creativity and golden hour light, awesome capture well done

Entry 9623341
193rd
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A wonderful capture with eye catching lines and action throughout the shot with the shadows and vast architecture reflected in the pool. Despite the image filling the frame the runner emphasises the centred horizon perfectly, a great story thanks for entering

Entry 9835207
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Strong composition is essential for most photography, and when played well one of the strongest and most intentional compositions is the dead-centre horizon. It doesn’t always work, depending as it does upon what’s above and below the horizon, and both halves of the image need to be well weighted in relation to each other. This is another contest is our ‘Composition…’ series where we’re exploring a variety of common compositional approaches.

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107,078 Ratings

Entry 9482981
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Fabulous colour tones caused this image to really catch the eye. I loved the way the palm trees reflected from the edges of the image lead you into the centre of the shot creating a wonderful centred horizon. Great image well done

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A very simple and muted tonal image I thought it stood out because of the imperfect reflections due to all the different varieties of trees captured in the Thames and the looming mist forming on the river banks. Great image well done

A wonderful centred horizon full of mystery and simplicity. The mist leaves you wondering what will materialise when it finally lifts and really emphasises the green of the roof and the arches of the damn bridge. Great shot well done

Beautiful long exposure shot full of mood and wonderful shards of light emphasising the horizon, the tips of the mountains and side of the castle. Very subtle reflections in the Lock create mystery and draw out the moody tones of the image. Great image well done

Entry 9530636
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Thanks for entering this wonderful shot. A perfect centred horizon created from the line of the Forth Rail Bridge and the golden hour light reflected alongside the shapes of the bridge in the water. The long exposure effect adds drama great shot well done

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A stunning image with what looks like four parts, the beautiful reflections of the trees at the centre and then what looks like golden hour on the left and blue hour on the right... Fabulous light and composition well done great shot

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