I choose this gate to photograph as it was accessible from close up and from a distance. This was an interesting exercise as it does show the effectiveness of filling the frame and also moving in even closer only photographing part of a subject. I think this definitely concentrates the eye and reduces the risk of being distracted by foreground or background clutter and I prefer these photos for that reason. Robert Capa, one of the greatest war photographers said "If your photos aren't good enough, you're not close enough". Capa was implying physical "closeness" but today it is easier to get closer because of sophisticated zoom lenses. Cropping photos is also a useful tool to get rid of distracting features in a photograph.
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