July FS alt edit
by Melethia

Comment by ELLIPS:
Hi Melethia,
Globally more attractive shot than the first edit, the light emphasizes the bench here.
I don't think you could do better with a single shot and the Brussel's sky :)
With several exposures blended in Photomatix or PS, something more dramatic was probably possible.
I really enjoyed some of the Brussel's shot (and others...) in your portfolio.
Best Regards,
Michel

Bench With a View
by Melethia

Comment by Jedusi:
Hey Deb - nice shot - see what I mean about commenters scores and non-commenters ? The ones who say it should do well generally mean it and score it accordingly . .

Anyway - the only thing I would have changed is the title, maybe to something like 'Contemplation' as he is sitting in front of a church with his head apparently bowed.

While you are right that this is a 'Bench with a view' the human element is not actually carrying out the suggestion in the title, which creates a slight distraction for me.

That aside - the both the technical composition, and included elements are very good - and as for the weather, or dramatic clouds - pfff - what can you do ?

Bench With a View
by Melethia

Comment by bmartuch:
I'll bet this would really look cool in B&W. Very nice wide angle shot.

Bench With a View
by Melethia

Comment by Germaine:
Hi Deb -- For a DPC challenge, I think you may be right about the lack of "WOW", but then a lot of the time the weather in Brussels lacks "WOW" (cold and gray), and there's not much you can do about that! For me, the shot sort of tails off to dark at the top. I wonder if a more even light on the cathedral would help. Also, did you try this in b&w? Sometimes these shots on gray days (believe me, we have plenty of them where I live, as you well know) do a lot better in b&w than in color.

I really like it that you caught the guy on the bench. This becomes a very cerebral street photography shot.

Bench With a View
by Melethia

Comment by poser:
Deb, you are NOT dull, I would be proud to hang your photo's on my walls.

First espresso of the day
by Melethia

Comment by Blackbox:
It's what photography is all about: making an interesting, perfect balanced photo out of the ordinary. Bravo...!!! 10

Bench With a View
by Melethia

Comment by quiet_observation:
Nice example of counterbalance. The symmetry of the church is offset by the guy on the bench making it a much more interesting photo.

Bench With a View
by Melethia

Comment by posthumous:
oy, how'd I miss this? Great shot! you're a victim of thumbnail voting...

Morning conversations
by Melethia

Comment by silverscreen:
Wow - a truly beautiful shot Deb.
Congrats on a great score :-)

Bench With a View
by Melethia

Comment by yanko:
I thought this might have been yours! Btw, I don't think you cloned out that pole thingie, I think the wind must have blown it away.