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don88l · 04-21-2014, 06:50 AM

Hello,

This is my first post to the photo critique. This is the new Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA. It will be open to the public in September 2014.

I took the picture yesterday. Let me know what you think.

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**wtlwdwgn** · 04-21-2014, 10:19 AM

I think your composition would be improved if the building were to the right of the frame more. That would have also cut out the crane. Hard to tell but I would have tried a vertical comp too. Just my two cents.

forensicscientist · 04-21-2014, 11:16 AM

The red light post appears to be leaning to the right....

lesmore49 · 04-21-2014, 11:19 AM

The photo seems to be a little out of focus. It would also be interesting to see this museum in a photo taken from the east, when the sun is just coming up. I think the lighting reflecting on this unique building, would be magnificent at this early hour. I'm familiar with the CMOHR.

don88l · 04-21-2014, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

I think your composition would be improved if the building were to the right of the frame more. That would have also cut out the crane. Hard to tell but I would have tried a vertical comp too. Just my two cents.

Thanks for the suggestions.

I'll try a vertical comp when I get a chance. I also want to do a night shot of the museum later.

The pointy thing on the right is a bridge. I think I'll find a location where I can get both the museum and bridge in one shot.

**wtlwdwgn** · 04-21-2014, 03:00 PM

Sounds like a good plan. Enjoy!

**RGlasel** · 04-21-2014, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by don88l

a location where I can get both the museum and bridge in one shot

I would ignore the pedestrian bridge unless you have a fisheye lens and you want to include the Red River and part of St. Boniface in the frame. As long as the museum fills most of the frame, the bridge tower is just background clutter. I second the suggestion of trying to get light reflections either early or late in the day. There are some buildings to the west that might block the setting sun, so morning might be better. As long as the construction fencing is up, try backing up from the museum and use a longer focal length. Once the fencing is down and there is some green grass (July?) then you can move closer and widen out your shot. If you can get a higher elevation to take your picture, that would also help. I like the way the lines all point to the spire in the centre, that's where the distortion of a wide angle shot is an advantage. It accentuates the design of the building to start with a wide base and flow towards the pinnacle at the top.

Pauld · 04-21-2014, 05:56 PM

Nice to see a fellow Pegger on the forum!

lesmore49 · 04-21-2014, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by Pauld

Nice to see a fellow Pegger on the forum!

There's a few. I'm another.

bigted · 04-21-2014, 07:45 PM

Me too!

don88l · 04-22-2014, 05:43 PM

Good to know on the forum there are a few from western Canada.

---------- Post added 04-22-14 at 07:44 PM ----------

I do have a Pentax fisheye. I'll try it out to see how the pictures turn out.

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04-21-2014, 10:19 AM	#2
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	I think your composition would be improved if the building were to the right of the frame more. That would have also cut out the crane. Hard to tell but I would have tried a vertical comp too. Just my two cents.

04-21-2014, 11:16 AM	#3
forensicscientist Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: DFW Texas and Michigan - I commute :) Posts: 1,012	The red light post appears to be leaning to the right....

04-21-2014, 11:19 AM	#4
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	The photo seems to be a little out of focus. It would also be interesting to see this museum in a photo taken from the east, when the sun is just coming up. I think the lighting reflecting on this unique building, would be magnificent at this early hour. I'm familiar with the CMOHR.

04-21-2014, 02:23 PM	#5
don88l New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 6 Original Poster	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn I think your composition would be improved if the building were to the right of the frame more. That would have also cut out the crane. Hard to tell but I would have tried a vertical comp too. Just my two cents. Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try a vertical comp when I get a chance. I also want to do a night shot of the museum later. The pointy thing on the right is a bridge. I think I'll find a location where I can get both the museum and bridge in one shot.

04-21-2014, 03:00 PM	#6
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Sounds like a good plan. Enjoy!

04-21-2014, 03:21 PM	#7
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,229	Originally posted by don88l a location where I can get both the museum and bridge in one shot I would ignore the pedestrian bridge unless you have a fisheye lens and you want to include the Red River and part of St. Boniface in the frame. As long as the museum fills most of the frame, the bridge tower is just background clutter. I second the suggestion of trying to get light reflections either early or late in the day. There are some buildings to the west that might block the setting sun, so morning might be better. As long as the construction fencing is up, try backing up from the museum and use a longer focal length. Once the fencing is down and there is some green grass (July?) then you can move closer and widen out your shot. If you can get a higher elevation to take your picture, that would also help. I like the way the lines all point to the spire in the centre, that's where the distortion of a wide angle shot is an advantage. It accentuates the design of the building to start with a wide base and flow towards the pinnacle at the top.

04-21-2014, 05:56 PM	#8
Pauld Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 507	Nice to see a fellow Pegger on the forum!

04-21-2014, 07:30 PM	#9
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Originally posted by Pauld Nice to see a fellow Pegger on the forum! There's a few. I'm another.

04-21-2014, 07:45 PM	#10
bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,594	Me too!

04-22-2014, 05:43 PM	#11
don88l New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 6 Original Poster	Good to know on the forum there are a few from western Canada. ---------- Post added 04-22-14 at 07:44 PM ---------- I do have a Pentax fisheye. I'll try it out to see how the pictures turn out.

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