[will of the people]

If you remove the squirrel from the photo, the composition of the picture does not look like a planned picture. The people are off-centered and distant. Not typical for a greeting card photo IMHO.

[BigCinBigD]

One of the first things you learn about photographic composition is to use the rule of thirds. The photo with the couple to one side would have been a very good picture. Especially given the scenic location.

[Daffynition]

I think the photo has been cropped and therefor the comp would be just fine. Remember that’s one BIG lake they are sitting in front of for the pose.

[ican'tbelieveit]

In Canada/UK, holiday = vacation. I have a Canadian gal I work with right now and she says I am on “holiday” this week (I have taken a week of vacation time from work).

[Turbo Pig]

If you remove the squirrel from the photo, the composition of the picture does not look like a planned picture. The people are off-centered and distant. Not typical for a greeting card photo IMHO.

They set the camera down on a rock. One of them looked through he lens, hit the auto button and scrambled to get into place; setting up a wonky looking, off centered vacation photo (we all have them). The little furry photo bomber popped up and got auto focused. Simple, really.

[GOPJ]

The people are off-centered and distant. Not typical for a greeting card photo IMHO.

Yeah, but very typical of the 20 shots that didn't work...;

[GreyMountainReagan]

Well composed photos do not have the subject centered in the frame.

When I compose my photos I try to always put the subject off-center.

Makes for much more interesting photos.

Exhibit A is this one on this thread.