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LeDave · 08-07-2016, 05:54 PM - **2 Likes**

Sorry for watermarks, I am too lazy to upload the non-marked variants.

photoptimist · 08-08-2016, 06:48 PM

Nice images -- this is the kind of location one can return to again and again to try lots of different compositions under different conditions.

#1 is my favorite -- great color, overall framing, & composition. Were I to go back to this view, I'd think about moving to the left to center more of the buildings into the reflection, shift the lamp post to the middle of the left triangualr face. (But maybe that position would create too unbalanced a view on the stadium.

#2 gives me vertigo (in a good way). Were I to go back to this view, I'd try to reduce the dominance of the dark left strut (which might be impossible although perhaps a longer focal length would help).

#3 is nice as a contrast in near-monochrome with saturated color and the contrast in textures. Were I to go back to this view, I'd back up, increase the focal length, and tilt the camera down to put the flag higher in the frame Perhaps the flag might look nicer if it were larger and less-keystone distorted.

Of course, that just one person's two cents that needs a grain of salt (and may not be possible or photographically interesting given other constraints on the scene).

pcarfan · 10-01-2016, 05:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LeDave

Sorry for watermarks, I am too lazy to upload the non-marked variants.

Dave,

These are phenomenal images, they are so pleasing to look at.

To be technical, they cannot get any better. The composition is top notch, you've got a great eye. The exposure is spot on, The dynamic range is unreal.

Thank you for sharing, I really enjoyed them. It looks like the light and the clouds were on your side, and with your skills, youve created something extra ordinary. Well done!

**Rondec** · 10-01-2016, 06:03 AM

These are great shots! I really like them.

Originally posted by pcarfan

Dave,

These are phenomenal images, they are so pleasing to look at.

To be technical, they cannot get any better. The composition is top notch, you've got a great eye. The exposure is spot on, The dynamic range is unreal.

Thank you for sharing, I really enjoyed them. It looks like the light and the clouds were on your side, and with your skills, youve created something extra ordinary. Well done!

Welcome back! It has been a little while...

pcarfan · 10-01-2016, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

These are great shots! I really like them.

Welcome back! It has been a little while...

Thanks! ! It has been....I just made plans for my first Safari to Kenya on sept 2017 and the new cameras and lenses peaked my interest. Nice to hear from you

LeDave · 10-03-2016, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by pcarfan

Dave,

These are phenomenal images, they are so pleasing to look at.

To be technical, they cannot get any better. The composition is top notch, you've got a great eye. The exposure is spot on, The dynamic range is unreal.

Thank you for sharing, I really enjoyed them. It looks like the light and the clouds were on your side, and with your skills, youve created something extra ordinary. Well done!

Thanks mate! Your comment made me very happy and boosts my eager to continue doing the best I can when photographing.

**Schraubstock** · 10-03-2016, 10:50 PM

Nice, but I wonder how many birds bang their heads on the façade every day.

Greetings

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08-07-2016, 05:54 PM - 2 Likes	#1
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Minnesota Viking's US Bank Stadium Lens: 16-50 Camera: k-3 Photo Location: minneapolis Sorry for watermarks, I am too lazy to upload the non-marked variants.

08-08-2016, 06:48 PM	#2
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,129	Nice images -- this is the kind of location one can return to again and again to try lots of different compositions under different conditions. #1 is my favorite -- great color, overall framing, & composition. Were I to go back to this view, I'd think about moving to the left to center more of the buildings into the reflection, shift the lamp post to the middle of the left triangualr face. (But maybe that position would create too unbalanced a view on the stadium. #2 gives me vertigo (in a good way). Were I to go back to this view, I'd try to reduce the dominance of the dark left strut (which might be impossible although perhaps a longer focal length would help). #3 is nice as a contrast in near-monochrome with saturated color and the contrast in textures. Were I to go back to this view, I'd back up, increase the focal length, and tilt the camera down to put the flag higher in the frame Perhaps the flag might look nicer if it were larger and less-keystone distorted. Of course, that just one person's two cents that needs a grain of salt (and may not be possible or photographically interesting given other constraints on the scene).

10-01-2016, 05:35 AM - 1 Like	#3
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Originally posted by LeDave Sorry for watermarks, I am too lazy to upload the non-marked variants. Dave, These are phenomenal images, they are so pleasing to look at. To be technical, they cannot get any better. The composition is top notch, you've got a great eye. The exposure is spot on, The dynamic range is unreal. Thank you for sharing, I really enjoyed them. It looks like the light and the clouds were on your side, and with your skills, youve created something extra ordinary. Well done!

10-01-2016, 06:03 AM	#4
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	These are great shots! I really like them. Originally posted by pcarfan Dave, These are phenomenal images, they are so pleasing to look at. To be technical, they cannot get any better. The composition is top notch, you've got a great eye. The exposure is spot on, The dynamic range is unreal. Thank you for sharing, I really enjoyed them. It looks like the light and the clouds were on your side, and with your skills, youve created something extra ordinary. Well done! Welcome back! It has been a little while...

10-01-2016, 06:38 AM	#5
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Originally posted by Rondec These are great shots! I really like them. Welcome back! It has been a little while... Thanks! ! It has been....I just made plans for my first Safari to Kenya on sept 2017 and the new cameras and lenses peaked my interest. Nice to hear from you

10-03-2016, 04:10 PM	#6
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067 Original Poster	Originally posted by pcarfan Dave, These are phenomenal images, they are so pleasing to look at. To be technical, they cannot get any better. The composition is top notch, you've got a great eye. The exposure is spot on, The dynamic range is unreal. Thank you for sharing, I really enjoyed them. It looks like the light and the clouds were on your side, and with your skills, youve created something extra ordinary. Well done! Thanks mate! Your comment made me very happy and boosts my eager to continue doing the best I can when photographing.

10-03-2016, 10:50 PM	#7
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Nice, but I wonder how many birds bang their heads on the façade every day. Greetings

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