Maronite Church (in Beirut)

[Qanths]

This is a Maronite Church in Beirut. Cameras were not allowed inside but I managed to get a shot from outside between two trees. The angle at which I took this photo makes the church look imposing.

Nikon D5000
18mm
f/9
ISO 200
1/320s

How do you like my composition? Do you like the angle I took this pic from? Would you go with or without the trees?


H.S.

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[windrider86]

I feel its missing the appearances of what looks like a building with amazing architecture. Maybe try a slighty different angle from futher out and try to place the top of the building within the guidelines of the rule of thirds.

[EMansfield]

I agree with the suggestion above. I think you would have done better if you found another angle/perspective when you took this shoot. That could have highlighted further the interesting details of the church.

Cheers!

Eric Mansfield

[wal]

i'll have to agree with the others on angle of the shot.. maybe the a simple isometric view would been best to capture a building like this.

[Qanths]

Thanks for all the feedback,

I will definitely try a different angle although it will be challenging since there was a major construction site with cranes directly to the left of the church. Maybe a vertical frame will suffice.

H.S.

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