Towering Cathedral
by Konador

Comment by olbol:
You could probably lift the top of the shot via masks, if that was allowed by rules, but in these rules ND filter is recommended.

Four Years Later
by Konador

Comment by BakerBug:
Hello from the Critique Club!

This is a very striking portrait. I see four elements that complement each other well and give this shot it's intensity. First is the lighting. I very much like how only half of your face is visible. This is the one element that first grabs my attention and pulls me in to find the others. Next is the expression in your eye, it is very focused, as if your full attention is held by whatever you may be looking at. Third, your hand placed over your mouth. This gives the feeling of deep thought, and by covering your mouth, you are hiding any reaction you had to whatever you are looking at. I like not knowing if it is a slight grin, or a more concerned expression. Fourthly, this being a black & white shot adds to the power. This would not work near as well if this photo were in color.

My only criticism, and this is a very small one, is that your cheek is a little blown out. It would be nice to know what shutter speed you used. I think just a little faster would have toned it down just enough.

-Bill

Towering Cathedral
by Konador

Comment by KarenNfld:
Very nice night shot, good lighting, nice and clear.

Towering Cathedral
by Konador

Comment by tjbel05:
Beautiful. Good colors, nice cropping.

Towering Cathedral
by Konador

Comment by BernieBl:
Love the colors and capture

Towering Cathedral
by Konador

Comment by margiemu:
Dark and gothic looking. I like it.

Towering Cathedral
by Konador

Comment by Dudski:
Very nice! The street lamp gives a super neat effect at the top of the entrance.

Towering Cathedral
by Konador

Comment by swenner:
Lovely!! Good luck!

Towering Cathedral
by Konador

Comment by Jaded_Housewife:
love that you did a night shot and you still got some cloud action in there too. the light on the right that illuminates the bush is a bit distrating but otherwise, beautiful

Towering Cathedral
by Konador

Comment by PBTechie:
Beautiful