Architecture Utah State Capitol

Paleki · 02-01-2011, 01:00 PM

Tough lighting day, not too happy with the rest of the roll, but this one is ok. Mostly looking for composition critique. I was using some ghetto Fuji 400 generic, and it was super dim, tripod wasn't with me...
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atupdate · 02-01-2011, 05:51 PM

The curved lines are interesting but the different colors draws my eyes all over the image. I find it hard to determine the main focal point of the image, as the leading line to light fixture drags my eye to the opposite side of the image away from the dome.

Tim

**Ash** · 02-02-2011, 08:41 PM

I get the idea of this composition, but indeed it looks quite disorganised as the curves do not lead into each other or interplay well with each other. The main subject, the central dome, should be focused on, and composed boldly in the frame to depict the story on the murals. A centrally-composed directly below image may work in this instance for example.

Voytech · 02-03-2011, 08:37 AM

Not to steal the OP's show but is this what you had in mind Ash?

02-01-2011, 01:00 PM	#1
Paleki Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 16	Utah State Capitol Tough lighting day, not too happy with the rest of the roll, but this one is ok. Mostly looking for composition critique. I was using some ghetto Fuji 400 generic, and it was super dim, tripod wasn't with me...

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02-01-2011, 05:51 PM	#2
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	The curved lines are interesting but the different colors draws my eyes all over the image. I find it hard to determine the main focal point of the image, as the leading line to light fixture drags my eye to the opposite side of the image away from the dome. Tim

02-02-2011, 08:41 PM	#3
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	I get the idea of this composition, but indeed it looks quite disorganised as the curves do not lead into each other or interplay well with each other. The main subject, the central dome, should be focused on, and composed boldly in the frame to depict the story on the murals. A centrally-composed directly below image may work in this instance for example.

02-03-2011, 08:37 AM	#4
Voytech Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY/NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 952	Not to steal the OP's show but is this what you had in mind Ash?