Architecture Spooky...

vrubel · 05-07-2012, 08:49 PM

An attempt at architecture shot... I would like to learn how to do this better.

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Adam · 05-07-2012, 10:03 PM

I think this shot indeed sets a spooky mood, but it would do an even better job if it were darker (and bigger while we're at it).

jcamero · 05-07-2012, 10:10 PM

A little more contrast in the sky?

smf · 05-08-2012, 09:02 PM

A relatively minor point: Does the house truly lean to the right or is there some camera tilt? If the latter is the case, you might want to tweak the alignment.

Best wishes.

Eder · 07-30-2012, 10:35 AM

Clouds play an important role in spooky photos in this case they are a little bit over exposed. Try some HDR maybe with 2 or 3 photos only to save those clouds.
Also the time when you took the picture, maybe near dusk would be better.

Clavius · 07-30-2012, 10:38 AM

I wouldn't be able to resist going inside that house, and taking pictures there.

**Fries** · 08-08-2012, 10:06 AM

Some dodging and burning should be done. The sky has already been mentioned and a little bit more detail in the left corner would help the picture to. A bit closer and shooting with a low perspective would possibly make it even more dramatic.

Gregory_51 · 08-08-2012, 10:38 AM

Hello
Old derelict buildings are interesting subjects but this has some issues. First, the sky is the brightest part of the image and the eye keeps sliding up to it and away from the subject. Second the verticals need straightening, it doesn't bother half the viewers but it does bother the other half. Third the framing I find distracting, it's heavily lopsided with the building crowding the left hand side. Suggestions. Reshoot at a different time of day or when some dark ominous clouds are there, or replace the sky in pp. Change the the position of the shot. I'm guessing it was shot from the road, try moving in closer and using the wide end of the lens this will change the perspective and feel. Experiment with painting with light at night which can create some really interesting effects. I don't know if these are feasible for you or not. Might not be a safe place to shoot etc.
Regards
Greg

bezuidar · 08-09-2012, 10:06 PM

I would have liked a different angle maybe. Pic a bit to "straight" for me.

05-07-2012, 08:49 PM	#1
vrubel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 137	Spooky... Lens: DA 16-45 Camera: K-5 ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 1/200s Aperture: F9.5 An attempt at architecture shot... I would like to learn how to do this better. Attached Images

05-07-2012, 10:03 PM	#2
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Eder Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 95	Clouds play an important role in spooky photos in this case they are a little bit over exposed. Try some HDR maybe with 2 or 3 photos only to save those clouds. Also the time when you took the picture, maybe near dusk would be better.

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Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Some dodging and burning should be done. The sky has already been mentioned and a little bit more detail in the left corner would help the picture to. A bit closer and shooting with a low perspective would possibly make it even more dramatic.

08-08-2012, 10:38 AM	#8
Gregory_51 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 343	Hello Old derelict buildings are interesting subjects but this has some issues. First, the sky is the brightest part of the image and the eye keeps sliding up to it and away from the subject. Second the verticals need straightening, it doesn't bother half the viewers but it does bother the other half. Third the framing I find distracting, it's heavily lopsided with the building crowding the left hand side. Suggestions. Reshoot at a different time of day or when some dark ominous clouds are there, or replace the sky in pp. Change the the position of the shot. I'm guessing it was shot from the road, try moving in closer and using the wide end of the lens this will change the perspective and feel. Experiment with painting with light at night which can create some really interesting effects. I don't know if these are feasible for you or not. Might not be a safe place to shoot etc. Regards Greg

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bezuidar Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Centurion, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 380	I would have liked a different angle maybe. Pic a bit to "straight" for me.