Is 3 a charm?

[Jense]

Exposure 1/160
Aperture f/8.0
Focal Length 100 mm
ISO Speed 200

Okay, last week I took a shot because I was drawn to the color of 3 red lamps on a building. Here it is ...



I've been learning about composition all weekend and decided to go back to the shot and crop it to get a tighter, less distracting shot. Here it is ...



I am still very annoyed by the little gray electrical box that shows in the bottom right, but I can't get rid of that without chopping part of the first lamp. (And I do not have the skills in Photoshop to take it away.) So, barring that, I want to know if I am headed in the right direction by the second cropped shot.

I like the 3 lamps and the 3 windows ... does it grab anyone else?

Thanks in advance for taking the time!

[LoveDSLR]

Originally Posted by Jense

I've been learning about composition all weekend and decided to go back to the shot and crop it to get a tighter, less distracting shot. Here it is ...

I like your dedication and this version is an improvement.

Originally Posted by Jense

I am still very annoyed by the little gray electrical box that shows in the bottom right, but I can't get rid of that without chopping part of the first lamp. (And I do not have the skills in Photoshop to take it away.) So, barring that, I want to know if I am headed in the right direction by the second cropped shot.

Like this (a poor job in cut and paste but just for illustration)?


or this (a different crop for comparision only)?

[Jense]

Hi 'LoveDSLR' ... Thanks for taking a look!

I do know that 'erasing' the electrical box is possible, I just do not know how skillfully. I think the alternative crop you suggest has more distraction, and cropping out the windows takes something away from the symetry (for me).

I can practice editing skills ... or I can take a better shot next time. Both would be good!

[Eileen D]

I saw this image before in another post and was taken by your use of color and repetition, Jense. I like the cropping you've done to make the key elements more of the focus.

If you try the clone tool in Photoshop and work on aligning the shingles, you should be able to get it. If you're new to PS, it may take a little practice, but there are many sources in the image to work from. Here's a quick sample of how the cloning can look:

[Jense]

Oh boy Eileen ... you are good! I have practiced with the clone tool in PS ... and now am inspired by you to practice some more!!

Thanks for the feedback on the composition.