The Ruin
by e301

Comment by graphicfunk:
A very charming image but the treatment makes it hard to determine the overall strenght of the light. It appears that the delapidated houses are in a spot light and while such treatment is useful, I think the structures are strong enough to speak for themselves, hence I do not like the darkened edges on the front left and right. This is the type of image which lends itself to a pristine presentation rather than stylized.

However, this is not to take away from the very subject of which this photograph is about. The colors are just beautiful and the very shades of the structures with their almost crumbling state. The angle is very effective and as my eyes go beyond them, there is nothing distracting to bring the eyes right back. The composition gives off that loved sense of nostalgia like of better days gone by. Bumping up to 7

Message edited by author 2004-10-08 23:57:05.

The Ruin
by e301

Comment by dsa157:
fantastic lighting, interesting textures and a great sky. the building seem crowded to the left of the frame though.

The Ruin
by e301

Comment by soccerdad:
Just not sure about the crop. The space on the right seems to either want to be smaller or bigger. Not sure because I don't know what else is there.

The Ruin
by e301

Comment by autool:
If this isn't by Heida, then you should be proud I made the mistake. Great style keep it up. Your post processing is a little too noticeable for me but still great. 9

The Ruin
by e301

Comment by Sonifo:
This Ruin rocks! I love all the over grown plant life. The soft color tones give it an awesome feel.

The Ruin
by e301

Comment by scrum8:
Nice lighting effect, and well compsed. I'd like the structure to be a bit sharper, but it has a nice feel.

The Ruin
by e301

Comment by jonpink:
A little too soft for my tastes - such old buildings should be full of textures. Very interesting subjects though.

The Ruin
by e301

Comment by BobsterLobster:
Wonderful shot, nice PP. I love the mixtures of blues and greens. The soft-focus effect works really well here. Good composition, your subject has lots of character. 9

The Ruin
by e301

Comment by willem:
Beautiful atmosphere, great scene, I love it how the light (vignetting, burning, whatever) concentrates the view on the ruin itself. The sky adds more drama to it. I am not sure whether a more centered view would have improved it, but would have liked a bit warmer colors, especially on the ruin and the grass.

The Ruin
by e301

Comment by Bud:
Wonderful photo and great use of contrasting colors.