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10/07/2003 07:04:15 PM · #1

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I'm entering a totally different shot. Reactions to this one?

One of my first efforts at architecture shooting.

thanks.

Message edited by author 2003-10-07 22:43:54.

10/07/2003 07:39:52 PM · #2

It's hard to focus on the shot with such a huge black border!

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

10/07/2003 08:23:26 PM · #3

hmmm,,
I thought it might give some added depth.

thanks.

Lustre

Nikon D7000

10/07/2003 08:31:35 PM · #4

It's an ok shot but you have suffered from a lighting perspective. The front of the building is very dark and as a result my eyes are drawn to the clouds on the right instead... Not what you intended me to look at.

Obviously you can't move the building and moving the sun is equally difficult, but shooting at a different time of day may have worked.

The reflection of clouds in the windows is good. Looking at the very bottom of the photo it appears to be slightly rotated - it can be difficult to choose a horizon sometimes though when you aren't square on with the building.

I'd be tempted to try this shot at a different time of day if you get the chance - the building has some very interesting shapes but they are difficult to look at in this light.

ronners

Nikon D100

10/07/2003 08:36:40 PM · #5

I wouldn't worry about the black border, it can work well to accentuate color. I used one in my submission as well. In my case, I'm attempting to draw interest into the shot, and I believe the border adds richness to the tones as well.

Message edited by author 2003-10-07 20:37:45.

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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/07/2003 08:37:25 PM · #6

Shooting architecture is very difficult because of the perspective forcing the tops of buildings out of vertical on a two dimensional plane. A shift lens is required to overcome this. I guess we can not correct for this at DPC without being DQ'd.

As a Project Manager for an architectural firm, I would have liked to see less sky and the building more grounded. The foreground would add to the context of the building's location and help it relate to the people it serves. The foreground would also have to be lighter to pull this off. The problem with shooting existing buildings that are occupied is there is so much clutter in the foreground such as cars, parking signs, people and mature landscaping that can easily take away from the architecture.

The reflection of the sky in the building is nice but it's a little too dark. This is also tricky because overexposure will blow out the sky and building. You picked a tough building to photograph.

I would also agree with Bobster on the border. It's too heavy and takes your eye away from the picture.

10/07/2003 09:16:40 PM · #7

Great advice thank you.

I really like architecture and arch...elements. So I really want to get good at this.

This building, which I think has very interesting angles, is on the busy express way in San Antonio. the only place to shoot from are parking lots which are across 6 lanes of divided elevated highway.

So, yes it's a challenge for sure to get any sort of angle.

The only foreground to include would be cars going by on the xprsway.

I'll put up an unedited shot in a bit so you can see the dilema.

10/07/2003 09:27:51 PM · #8

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Here is the original.

Message edited by author 2003-10-07 22:44:38.

10/07/2003 09:39:55 PM · #9

Originally posted by sslickk:

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Here is the original.

Here's my interpretation from your original.

I wasn't crazy about the obviously over-saturated look of your amended version, tell me what you think...

10/07/2003 09:54:28 PM · #10

I like that effect and actually have a couple similar.. But,, I figured they would be WAY to dark for the folks on this site.

I like your border treatment.

10/07/2003 10:08:22 PM · #11

I think you need to focus on the strengths in the picture, which are the clouds and outlines. Even if some people's monitors are too dark, I think the strength of the shot will come through. It would be interesting to get some more opinions.

10/07/2003 10:26:43 PM · #12

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This is the one I did that is inverted.

Message edited by author 2003-10-07 22:38:18.

10/07/2003 10:35:12 PM · #13

Hmmm... it's a bit gimmicky for my tastes. In my opinion, I think your post-edited shots need to look a lot more natural. Don't get so carried away! ;-)

cvt_

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

10/07/2003 10:42:29 PM · #14

on the first one of yours, I agree with mostly of whats been said.. the black border is too strong, specially when looking at the bottom, the bushes/trees are a "overlightened" black, and looks unclean.
I don't mind the oversaturated building, but the clouds are too bright, as has been said, draws your eyes away from the building.
The blacks in the image need to be darker, there too washed out, and it really shows up with the black border.

and as for Bobsters B&W one, its too dark, and only teh clouds do anything, which I think you intended, but it doesn;t suit the image, even with my monitor maxed, its still too dark.

Just my opinion.

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