Night Photo

[rlarsen]

This is St. George LDS Temple, Southern Utah

[jiminyClickit]

rlarsen,

Timing is against you here, just in giving you so much black background. Evening with a little sky color would lessen some of the intensity, soften the building's overall attitude.

Have you thought about renting a scissor-lift for these? Just to get those perspectives closer.

[Sandie]

I don't think I can offer much help on this specific shot, but for the future I hope these suggestions help:

Get up higher, it is hard when shooting a large building, but it if it is for anything other than your own enjoyment and memory..you have got to be higher to make the perspective right.

Just like a person, a building needs to be shot at a flattering angle. Flat (profile) is rarely it. You need to be able to see at least one whole side and a good portion of another..think 2 point perspective. There should be two strong vanishing points.

Unless there is something that only shows up at night, twilight is a much better time to shoot, because of mood and interest.

I do like the stark white against the inky black, and I think I would try another night shot, long exposure, but it doesn't make the place inviting, it makes it cold, strong, and formidable.

[rlarsen]

Thanks for the Comments.
jiminy, Yes I was just last week thinking about renting a man-lift.
An 85' lift would give a very good perspective.

[jiminyClickit]

rlarsen,

Rising to the occasion, so to speak. Imagine a group shot, or overlooking a row of palm trees, or a pool . . . how much did you say those rent for?

[Grum]

Originally Posted by rlarsen

This is St. George LDS Temple, Southern Utah

I would try different viewpoints to capture this building from but do it during the day . try getting up close and tilting your camera at varying angles take heaps of pictures , now when you find one that you like work from that viewpoint and experiment some more. try early evening just after sunset or early morn just before sunrise . i'm sure you will get some great shots , take notes for future reference.

cheers Graham

[rlarsen]

jiminy,
I don't know what they rent for but I will find out.
Thanks