Sunburst Shadow
by igoofry

Comment by Dave Gordon:
The sundburst stands out, the shadow is harder to make out and doesn't seem to be the subject of the picture.

Chapel Reflection
by igoofry

Comment by Rikki:
Greetings from the Critique Club

This image has a great feel to it mostly due to the wonderful capture of the reflections in the water. The symmetry is spot on. The horizon is straight. Perfect! As far as improvements, there a re a few that I would recommend. I would use a circular polarizer to gradiate the skies. The color of the sky currently is a bland light blue. I think that this would add punch to an already strong image. If you couldn't make the sky pop using the polarizer, a gradient filter in PS is allowed since this was an advanced editing challenge. Refer to the Landscape Learning Thread for additional information about gradients. The colors could be saturated a little bit as well to give it punch and drama. The grass and the neutral colors of the brick would come out wonderfully if you used a Velvia filter to bring out the warm tones of this image.

If you have a chance to return to this location, might I suggest you shoot this at night on a long exposure just after sunset? I believe this would look great shot in the evening sky as well with lights emanating from inside the building. This is a great shot that could use a little push in post processing to make it sing.

If you have any questions or comments regarding this critique, please do not hesitate to PM me. Thanks and good luck.

Cheers,

Rikki

Chapel Reflection
by igoofry

Comment by MWitt:
Wonderful light and textures!

Foggy sunrise
by igoofry

Comment by JunieMoon:
very nice morning shot. The fog really liquifies the landscape and makes it very dreamy.

Chapel Reflection
by igoofry

Comment by Hawkeye:
Fantastic image but IMHO not creatively captured.

Chapel Reflection
by igoofry

Comment by Judi:
Relaxing image.

Chapel Reflection
by igoofry

Comment by Djabordjabor:
I think the building on the sides are a little disturbing.

Chapel Reflection
by igoofry

Comment by JunieMoon:
Very good use of leading lines.

Chapel Reflection
by igoofry

Comment by pamelasue:
I think the buildings on either side take away from this image, cropped it would be an amazing picture!

Chapel Reflection
by igoofry

Comment by Melethia:
Nice symmetry.