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Horizons

::theshrew
11/04/06 9:10 PM GMT
How do others feel when faced with a picture with a very 'off' horizon?
I really want to tell the photographer, but can never think of a tactful way to put it!
They really bug me though!
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.purmusic
11/04/06 11:17 PM GMT
Some suggestions to leave in your comments:

Direct and abrasive approach ...
1) "Nice image ... but ... quick, throw me a life preserver ... I am falling off the page!!"

A little more sarcastic this time ...
2) "Looks great. If I tilt my head on a 45 degree angle."

The obtuse approach ...
3) "I am assuming that you had a severe fall lately and are suffering some type of vertigo, perhaps?"

How I do it ...
"A very fine image, etc., etc. .

Caveats?
If you made a slight adjustment in the horizon ... it would elevate this image, that much more in my humble opinion."

Or ...
"I really like this offering of yours, etc., etc. .

This could just rest with this viewer, but, I notice some horizontal tilt in the image. Nonetheless, this is very nice. Thank you for sharing."

Or ...
"I do notice some ... some horizontal tilt. I would prefer to see it corrected. If you are taking some artistic licence, I can respect that. Just a suggestion, that's all."

:o)
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+mayne
11/05/06 12:54 AM GMT
Or...
Your image will likely be archived unless you straighten the horizon;-)
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Darryl
::theshrew
11/05/06 12:03 AM GMT
You are both brilliant! Hopefully I'll get the message across next time!
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::third_eye
11/05/06 3:42 PM GMT
oh cool, so all of my pics with straight horizons are gettin' permed... yippee (big stage wink)
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lately, i've fallen horribly behind in my thanks and comments. I'll catch up, but until I do, please know all your kind words are greatly appreciated.
+Samatar
11/06/06 2:11 AM GMT
I usually say something like, "Maybe it's just me but I think the horizon is slightly tilted? It might look better if you straightened it in Photoshop or similar editing software"

This is a good way to go as there are rare occasions where the horizon actually is level but can appear unbalanced due to the landscape etc.
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+mayne
11/06/06 5:11 AM GMT
Isn't that three stage winks?
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Darryl

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