Stanford University Memorial Church
by JPR

Comment by GeneralE:
The gate by the museum is pretty cool too. I think monochrome was a good choice given the challenge; did you experiment with a duotone?

Stanford University Memorial Church
by JPR

Comment by zeuszen:
The subject, certainly, is interesting. With perspective and composition nearly coinciding, a marked order of planes (lawn > steps > arches > mural > roof etc.). The hatted pair of onlookers in the left third is well used to offer a needed variation of overall symmetry.

The lighting, although advantageous in part (emphasis on hats and the gables distinguishing the the 'planes'), is quite harsh and fails to reveal much of the rich and intricate detail on the facades. I could also imagine a slightly tighter crop (right, bottom to top), to exclude some redundant information (tree leaves, several rows of tiles, part of right tower). Not an easy photo to compose in a fully satisfying way, really.

The inclusion of the foreground (lawn) or the given amount of it is something I'm still pondering...

All in all, a worthwhile capture. If it was mine, I'd consider re-shooting it at different times of day, if practical, under varied light.

Stanford University Memorial Church
by JPR

Comment by ellamay:
I like the 2 people in it, adds context, lots of tones too, well done. Perhaps, and what do I know, would of given more sky and less grass, luring the eye upward.

Stanford University Memorial Church
by JPR

Comment by dsidwell:
The two figures really add a lot of spice to this shot!

Stanford University Memorial Church
by JPR

Comment by blemt:
the maker for this image is the two people walking towars the church. It introduces a nice element of perspective.

Stanford University Memorial Church
by JPR

Comment by BobsterLobster:
Great shot, the people on the left break up the centred symmetry of the building. Nice range of tones. Interesting assortment of shapes in this composition. Black and white works well here. 8

Stanford University Memorial Church
by JPR

Comment by kiwiness:
Good capture, especially with the two people with the same hats on :-)

Birthplace of Silicon Valley
by JPR

Comment by mcrochip:
The house is crooked. I realize that is not correctable in Post-processing, but I think it should have been retaken so the house would be level.

Birthplace of Silicon Valley
by JPR

Comment by rickhd13:
try as i might, i am having a hard time linking this to the past...i know its an older house and all...just doesnt grab me for this challenge, sorry

Stanford University Memorial Church
by JPR

Comment by kostia:
the people (and their cute hats) add much-needed scale to this. glad they're there!