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Challenge: Reflections Without Mirrors IV (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix F50fd
Location: Leuven, Beligium
Date: Feb 6, 2008
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/14
Galleries: Cityscape, Urban
Date Uploaded: Feb 6, 2008

 The squeare out in front of the trainstation. They are doing some building work next to the station, and the lorries unload in the square. It had just stopped raining when I got to the station, and so there were plenty of puddles for the reflections.

Rotated a little, cropped, levels in PS a tiny bit to bring up some detail. Otherwise, as shot

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Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
 02/24/2008 06:18:29 PM
*** Critique Club ***

First Impressions: Good use of leading line

Exposure: Though the bright light in the reflection forms a good leading line, the actual lights are a big distraction. Bright areas always draw the eye. In this case, being overly bright, keeps the viewer from exploring the rest of the photo.

This is a tough situation to remedy straight from the camera. If you expose for the lights then the rest of the image will probably be black or close to it. Use of a highlight/shadow type adjustment in post processing may help remedy the situation somewhat.

Composition: As stated before, good use of a leading line.

Impact: If the actual lights weren't so bright this image could have more impact. Just need to bring out more detail in the shadows.

Cheers!

Keep shooting.

Colette
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 02/16/2008 04:52:57 PM
This is a tough shot to get when there's so much going on, especially with the small viewing area allowed. I like the stars in the street lamps. I don't much care for the rest of the picture though. Sorry. If you want more details, feel free to send me a pm. I'm kinda wondering if this is Whiterook because it looks like New England.
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
 02/13/2008 11:06:29 PM
Very narrow aspect ratios always make me feel like it's a snapshot, a composition that you didn't intend, but rather stumbled upon in processing...
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