There’s a small park on the easternmost edge of our city. One of my walking trails takes me on the circular path around it.
Because this park sits at the halfway point of my power walk, I usually give myself a quick stop to take some photos and then pick up the pace again for the remainder of my walk. This allows me to maintain my pace in cardio range.
I’ve featured this play structure a few times in previous posts. I think what attracts me is that deep blue and lime green is one of my favourite color combos. In addition, the various shapes of the structure provide options for completely different photos, depending on the perspective.
I recently read an article about layering in photography. It said that photographs are two dimensional by nature, so layering is one way to add both interest and depth.
As I passed the play structure, the article came to mind, so I looked for a vantage point to practice what I had read, and this one seemed to work.
Despite being able to find a way to use layering, there is a distraction in the photo. Do you see it and does it bother you?
“Photography has no rules, it is not a sport. It is the result which counts, no matter how it is achieved.”
Bill Brandt
Radically Retired 
Terry, please forgive me if I get this wrong. I think the distraction is the bench. I didn’t notice it until you asked about it. However, now I do wonder if the photo would look even better without it. I do love the colors in the photo, especially with the blue sky in the background. The scene looks so inviting for kids to come play. This picture does make me think of the playgrounds from my childhood. I remember a giant triangular metal slide. LOL. Boy, that thing could burn on a sunny day!
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Well, it’s not the bench that bothers me, Betty. I actually wanted it in the photo to add another layer. That said, next time I’m out that way, I’ll try a shot using your suggestion. Im happy the photo brought back some memories for you. I also remember the heat of a metal slide so thank you for that memory! I always appreciate that you read and comment. I hope you have a great Friday!
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Oops. Sorry I was wrong. My photo expertise is low to nothing. What is the distraction?
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No need to apologize, Betty, and, as I said, I’m going to try your suggestion. The distraction in my world is the van and the workers to the right of the green slide. It’s small in the photo, so maybe not that noticeable. I just thought it distracts from the peacefulness.
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LOL. Honesty, I did not notice the van and had to go back to the original photo to see it. It is small. We are our own worst critics. This is a great photo. I could see it being on the park’s website.
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We definitely “are” our own worst critics. Thank you for the compliment on the photo … and I’ll keep trying for a perfect one 😉
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