Photo of the Great Wall

[Jlau521]

Hi this is my first time posting here.

This is a picture of the San Cha section of the Great Wall near Beijing. I can't really critique my own work, so I would appreciate any C&C about my composition, etc.

Thanks!



Camera: Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Lens: EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS
Exposure: 1/160
Aperture: f/11
Focal Length: 17 mm
ISO 200

[avishek24]

Personally, I like the picture composition wise. If certain parts of the picture could be corrected in terms of exposure, maybe the output would be even better. Good job!

[fotoworx]

I love the composition of this shot, very strong lines, nice job.


Photography Tips

[RecurrentNerve]

Excellent composition, a great line leading you all the way through the picture. I'd convert it to a nice punchy black and white I think.

[Wesnile]

You could dodge some of the areas in the trees to the left that are in the shadows. This would bring out a little detail. Also... as I will always say.... not a fan of blank blue skies. I like clouds to add drama. Could add some in photoshop.

[Aleix]

Great composition; like someone said just some exposure tweaks are necessary in order to obtain a brilliant pic (and perhaps making somehow the sky more interesting in order to balance the pic).

[Photologyst]

The composition is superb. Nice to see a different angle for a change.

Perhaps a little dodging in the darker areas, with luminosity in the sky?

I am surprised to see that part of the wall so neglected with weeds growing. Evidently, the Chinese no longer post soldiers there.

[Jlau521]

Thanks for the advice everyone, I'll try to fix the exposure in the dark areas. This part of the Wall is not taken care of, and it was quite a struggle to reach that point.