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COMPOSITION... I find this area can be improved upon somewhat, depending on what kind of picture you are going for in the end. For an interesting abstract of stairs, I would try getting in closer and looking for a pattern in all those angles. Try a couple of different viewpoints and see what turns out. If you are trying to take a more pulled-back shot, i would choose another angle that obscures any distracting elements in the photo. For instance, the posters on the wall detract my attention from the shapes of the stairs. Actually, I think this is the only major distraction in this shot - Imagining what the photo would look like compositionally without these posters produces pleasing results. Also the photo is slightly tilted - you can use Photoshop's crop tool whenever you see your photo is slightly angled.
TECHNIQUE ... I'd only be repeating what's in the comments already here - I do find there is just too much shadows in the photo. I like the sepia look to the photo - regular color might have made it a bit too run of the mill. Anyway, overexposing the photo a little more would solve the shadow issue, or as Olyuzi suggested, using reflectors or firing your flash could have also solved your problem.
OVERALL.. A very good first attempt. Welcome to DPChallenge!.. hope you enjoy taking part in future challenges!... |
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