Though the original photo is bright, fun, and colorful, it lacks focus. Because the image provides a full, rich background, my subject risks not being the center of attention. Since the eye is naturally drawn to the center of the image, where the infamous Epcot Ball is cradled between two rainbows, I decided to crop this original photo to emphasize a new focal point.
In the cropped image, the changes –though seemingly small– does impact the overall composition. The change in focal point allows the eye to focus solely on the Epcot Ball with little to no competition. I’ve also opted to simplify the background by cutting out unnecessary “white space”, eliminating the excess amount of blue sky and garden railing. At first, I was worried the people in the background would make the photo still appear busy, but I believe it adds a subtle dose of reality to the image overall–humanizing the experience of the location. I also think uncentering the Epcot Ball aided in elongating the photo, creating a more artistic appeal.
Hi Mariah! I love the color of this image. That Epcot Ball is a fun focal point and I think you achieved that focus with your cropped photo. The rainbows draw the eye in and the people kind of blend in with the colors of the rainbow. Have you considered doing another version but cropping out the sky? When I look at the original image, the rainbows draw my attention to your little one.
Hi Mariah!
I also loved the coloring of both images with the bright colors such as pink, green, and blue. I think the crop looks good as it focuses the ball between the double rainbows and still also has more color from the flower beds below. Also the clouds help fill the space which may have looked empty on a clear day. I agree the focus is drawn to the Epcot ball in the second image as it the first it seemed the pink hat captured the viewers eye.