Architecture Stone Cold

sjtryon · 02-18-2011, 10:19 AM

ISO 80 | 1/50 | f10

I look forward to any and all critiques! Some minor HDR-style processing on this.

Thank you!

Steven

**Kammerer** · 02-18-2011, 07:18 PM

I cannot criticize this image, it is superbly executed. More than that, it creates an impression.

It is cold indeed, rather bleak - but not depressing.

Look at, and wonder about the craftsmanship of the master who built this perfectly level foundation, that will outlive everyone who looks at this photograph.

kbrede · 02-18-2011, 07:24 PM

I'm no expert, but I really like this photo. Nice job!

**Fontan** · 02-18-2011, 08:49 PM

I would try a square crop, and remove the collection of small branches altogether. You have three layers of surfaces with different textures. Make it a bit more contrasty. B and W may work. To me this shot is workable. There is something there.

sjtryon · 02-19-2011, 04:28 PM

Here are some flavors with additional contrast and a square crop. Also one in B&W. I'm not sure I'm more fond of any of them than I am the originally posted image. Thoughts?

kbrede · 02-19-2011, 07:27 PM

I think I do like the cropped one in the middle the best, but it's close to a tossup.

**Fontan** · 02-20-2011, 07:31 PM

I agree. The middle one is grand. I thought there was something there.

02-18-2011, 10:19 AM	#1
sjtryon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Upstate, NY, USA Posts: 170	Stone Cold Lens: DA* 50-135 Camera: K-5 Photo Location: Sterling, NY, USA ISO 80 \| 1/50 \| f10 I look forward to any and all critiques! Some minor HDR-style processing on this. Thank you! Steven

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02-18-2011, 07:18 PM	#2
Kammerer Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hampton Roads Photos: Albums Posts: 367	I cannot criticize this image, it is superbly executed. More than that, it creates an impression. It is cold indeed, rather bleak - but not depressing. Look at, and wonder about the craftsmanship of the master who built this perfectly level foundation, that will outlive everyone who looks at this photograph.

02-18-2011, 07:24 PM	#3
kbrede Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nebraska Photos: Gallery Posts: 327	I'm no expert, but I really like this photo. Nice job!

02-18-2011, 08:49 PM	#4
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	I would try a square crop, and remove the collection of small branches altogether. You have three layers of surfaces with different textures. Make it a bit more contrasty. B and W may work. To me this shot is workable. There is something there.

02-19-2011, 04:28 PM	#5
sjtryon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Upstate, NY, USA Posts: 170 Original Poster	Here are some flavors with additional contrast and a square crop. Also one in B&W. I'm not sure I'm more fond of any of them than I am the originally posted image. Thoughts?

02-19-2011, 07:27 PM	#6
kbrede Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nebraska Photos: Gallery Posts: 327	I think I do like the cropped one in the middle the best, but it's close to a tossup.

02-20-2011, 07:31 PM	#7
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	I agree. The middle one is grand. I thought there was something there.