The Door

[R.E. Smith]

Looking for Critique

[aakash_vakil]

any specific areas you want to get critique on?

Regards,
Aakash

[jiminyClickit]

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[R.E. Smith]

Originally Posted by R.E. Smith

Looking for Critique

I am working on my B&W photography and just want to know what I could do better. I dont realy know what I am looking for in a B&W picture. Need Help!

Canon 40D
Lens - Sigma DC 18-50 1:2.8
Shot @ 50mm
@ 2.8 apt

ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

Orientation: Horizontal (normal)
Exposure Program: Manual
Date and Time (Original): 2008:10:03 11:13:37
Date and Time (Digitized): 2008:10:03 11:13:37
Shutter Speed: 679936/65536
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Manual 5400k
Tag::EXIF::0xEA1D: 54

[nimo956]

Wood is always an interesting subject for B&W because it has great texture, all of the grains really pop out. The only problem I have is that the bottom third is just completely black. I don't feel like it adds anything to the picture. I would try to make it so its only a slight shadow. The top two thirds, however, looks great.

[R.E. Smith]

Originally Posted by nimo956

Wood is always an interesting subject for B&W because it has great texture, all of the grains really pop out. The only problem I have is that the bottom third is just completely black. I don't feel like it adds anything to the picture. I would try to make it so its only a slight shadow. The top two thirds, however, looks great.

Thanks for your input. This door is in a narrow ally with the mid-morning sun. I think I'll shoot it again at hi noon so the sunlight fills the ally way.

[RSG1050]

I might try getting closer to it also. You'd get more detail on the wood and cut down on some of the empty space to the left and to the bottom of the frame.

[Mr.Intensity]

this is raw, cool wood, in soft light. the history of that door is beckoning, one want's to know, very good shot.

[mnchevygirl]

I don't know what it is about this pic. but I really like it. It seems kind of sullen, wanting to remind people of a time gone by. Great shot!

[newPerspective]

I like it but I think this could have been even better without the the dark shadow at the bottom.

If you are able to get a second shot of it without the shadow, try recomposing it, I know you said its a narrow alley, but see if can get more of the door height wise to bring out the verticalness.