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Washington Monument
Washington Monument
cfischl


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Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Tamron AF 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 Aspherical XR IF Super Zoom for Canon
Date: Apr 1, 2006
Date Uploaded: Apr 2, 2006

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 09/18/2006 06:57:37 AM
Washington DC in the spring is so beautiful and you've captured one of the reasons right here.

I really like the composition you chose here. You have the obelisk of the monument rising straight through the middle of your image which is typically considered a no-no, but the line is so nicely softened by the cherry blossom branches cutting across it.

I think the clarity is good for the most part though there seems to be a bit of sharpness missing - I'd actually love to see this with a more intensional soft focus going on, I think that kind of misty mood would really play well with the soft blossoms and balance out the strength and rigidness of the monument (I'm thinking along the lines of the blue winner in the first soft focus challenge "My First Christmas Tree" by Sonifo).

The lighting is a bit troublesome. It isn't bad, just a little too bright, maybe a different time of day would be better, particularly since there is so much white in this image its guaranteed to reflect all the light coming in so not as much would necessarily be needed. Also the softer light from more morning or evening would help extend that soft focus idea as well.

I'd lean more towards a soft morning light than an evening light since the evening light would probably be tinged with warmer colors - which in itself wouldn't be a bad thing, might add some nice color to the image - but continuing on with the clean crisp feel that shot already has, the cooler morning light would likely be a better fit.

I think this shot has all the elements it needs to be first rate and it is lovely as is, I just think it needs a little unique something to push it into another level and distinguish it from other similar shots. I think if done right the soft focus idea would do that - add a dreamy quality - but it is absolutely not necessary. You've a fine image already. I enjoyed taking the time to soak it in.
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