Architecture first attempt

[benchdog]

I've been taking snapshots for years and decided resently to attempt to go to another level and challenge myself out of my comfort zone.

I've driven by this church several times when traveling and always love the architectural elements. Last week I stop and shoot some photos. I wanted to fill the frame to show these elements and capture its beauty.

I took 3 portrait shots and merged them together in Photoshop, used the transform function to straighten the church, and a few lawers to adjust hue/staturation, softness, and contrast.

I would appreciate all your input.

Thank you



Shot with:
Canon EOS Digital Rebel
Lens 18-55 mm
fl\31
f\13
1\125 sec
ISO 100

[kompressor]

I'd like to see a bit more detail in the church walls. Beautiful church.

[benchdog]

Thanks kompressor

I brighten the chuch and I think it looks a lot better.

[kompressor]

Looks great! Just watch out for the haloes creeping up around the steeple.

[benchdog]

I saw the halo around the steeple and tried to correct it but haven't figured it out yet. Any ideas?

[kompressor]

Easiest method is just to dial down the tweak and see if you can get rid of it while still achieving the look you want.

Another method that works with haloes and high pass sharpening is to layer the sharpened layer over the original and just run an eraser around the edges to remove the halo. Can be time consuming depending on detail and amount.

[benchdog]

Thanks kompressor