anything that i could have done better?

[clarkkaiz25]

this is my shot from 2 days ago at baltimore MD....i dont know the name of the bridge but it was on route during our dinner cruise....taken with Nikon D90 18-105 lens, aperture f/3.5 shutter speed 1/2000, 0 exp compensation, iso auto set @ 200

[glizzy5116]

im new at this so here we go.

i think the first pillar is distracting from the bridge if that is in fact your subject. if you have a chance to reshoot this one maybe think about doing a symmetrical shot from underneath the bridge shooting between the pillar and showing off the bridge disappearing in the distance.
also the horizon looks slightly not level.

R/Glizzy.

[dcclark]

Here's a question: what was your intent when shooting this? What subject were you aiming for? What about the scene caught your eye?

Looking at the photo, I think it may be the bridge -- but you've cut off most of the bridge, leaving only half of a support and a little of the roadbed. Perhaps recomposing to emphasize the bridge (as opposed to the water, or the distant boats) could clarify this.

[ML Photography]

Originally Posted by dcclark

Here's a question: what was your intent when shooting this? What subject were you aiming for? What about the scene caught your eye?

Looking at the photo, I think it may be the bridge -- but you've cut off most of the bridge, leaving only half of a support and a little of the roadbed. Perhaps recomposing to emphasize the bridge (as opposed to the water, or the distant boats) could clarify this.

The simmetry advice is a good one...

Also, if the bridge is really your subject, try to find another spot for shooting at it more from its side...

P.S.
Don't forget to straighten the horizon, it's quite distracting this way, even if I think I understand you left it like this because otherwise the pillar would have been even more unpleasant...

Have another try...I think it's worth it!

[clarkkaiz25]

Originally Posted by glizzy5116

im new at this so here we go.

i think the first pillar is distracting from the bridge if that is in fact your subject. if you have a chance to reshoot this one maybe think about doing a symmetrical shot from underneath the bridge shooting between the pillar and showing off the bridge disappearing in the distance.
also the horizon looks slightly not level.

R/Glizzy.

i got this pic....it is just really hard to get a decent shot coz the ship is moving and once you are set up, the subject is already on a different angle.....

[clarkkaiz25]

Originally Posted by dcclark

Here's a question: what was your intent when shooting this? What subject were you aiming for? What about the scene caught your eye?

Looking at the photo, I think it may be the bridge -- but you've cut off most of the bridge, leaving only half of a support and a little of the roadbed. Perhaps recomposing to emphasize the bridge (as opposed to the water, or the distant boats) could clarify this.

are you thinking about like this one?i got some more pics but we are only allowed to post one pic on the thread so i only got that one pic posted...thanks for the comment....now im seeing all my faults.....

[Daniele]

The last picture you posted is much better. It draws more of a viewers attention into the picture, and creates a more interesting picture. I would fix the horizon so that is it level, so that it doesn't take away from your subject. Thank you for sharing for all of us to learn!

[leviathan]

clarkkaiz25, I like what you were trying to capture. You're seeing an old, rustic bridge standing in contrast with the the fresh, bright blue sky. I think reframing the image so that the bridge sits in the right third of the image would create a more pleasant, aesthetic balance. The other aspect of the image I would alter is that the bridge is a bit overexposed. Tone down the exposure on the bridge and I think it would create a more pleasant effect with the color and lighting, while also drawing out more of the the texture in the bridge.