Ad Lunam
by riot

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that contributes well to the extended free study

I can understand why you went for this particular composition, yes, it does work well. I particularly like the moon shot with its hazy halo, your blending has worked well, in fact the end result is very convincingly looking like one in-camera shot. Perhaps this may be why the shot hasn't hit the audience in the way you would have liked, though I don't subscribe to the view that the extended rules have to be used in an obvious way.

Anyway regardless, this is still a worthy addition to your Gursky/Ballard portfolio, thank you for your entry Eugene.

Highrise: Gold Flecks
by riot

Comment by riot:

Originally posted by sidpixel: I just wonder why you had to shoot at such a high ISO? My interpretation from your notes is that you were using a tripod? In which case why not ISO 100 or a much lower one than the chosen one? The subject is static and lends itself fully to a long shutter speed.

Thanks for another great critique, Sid. This was shot handheld - the view was from a busy bar, with no possibility of setting up a tripod. Otherwise I'd have loved to shoot the scene at 100. It's a wonder the noise is as low as it is, at 6400 - with the thunderstorm and encroaching dusk, it was getting pretty dark.

Highrise: Gold Flecks
by riot

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge

Even before reading your excellent accompanying notes, thank you, the Gursky influence felt evident in your superb image. The detail is stunning, I can see why you are waxing lyrical about this lovely lens, you have persuaded me to search for one for my own use! I like that you have so patiently and carefully paid such crucial attention to the tiny but important detail that has enabled you to achieve the result in-camera with minimal post processing, this entirely mirrors my own attitude. I just wonder why you had to shoot at such a high ISO? My interpretation from your notes is that you were using a tripod? In which case why not ISO 100 or a much lower one than the chosen one? The subject is static and lends itself fully to a long shutter speed.

Thank you Eugene for a great entry and write-up

Highrise: Gold Flecks
by riot

Comment by MeMex2:
how fabulous !!!

Highrise: Gold Flecks
by riot

Comment by jomari:
Beautiful!

Highrise: Gold Flecks
by riot

Comment by bmartuch:
I love the way they look against that sky.

Highrise: Gold Flecks
by riot

Comment by wbanning:
Lovely color palette, pixelated in gold.

Highrise: Gold Flecks
by riot

Comment by clickodak:
Superb composition I give 8

Highrise: Gold Flecks
by riot

Comment by Lydia:
This is fabulous!

Sirocco
by riot

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the Critique club

An interesting image that meets the challenge well.

Well yes, you’re right about the noise, this is definitely a candidate for the string theory! A great composition, excellent use of an intimate space within a global space it works really well. The distortions that could be expected from such a wide angle shot have been handled very well to keep them to the minimum as you have. His image is not as good as yours! Well done for another excellent image Eugene