Ridiculously Boring?

[Rookie10]

Took this shot a few weeks ago, heading out the window of my new student dormitory. I´m not so sure if it´s not too dark when it comes to the inside of the room. But since I wanted to emphasize the clouds, I think it´s ok. What do you think? Besides the shot seems to lack any creativity. Do you think it would have been more interesting if the inside of the room was blurred? Be harsh if you have to! Thanks in Advance!



Nikon D90
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
Aperture: f/22
Shutter Speed: 1/160
ISO Speed: 100
Focal Length: 18mm

[sk66]

Actually, I think this would have been better with more of the room detail showing. That would probably require combining a couple exposures.

[kriaraki]

I think that it should have had clearer lines ... the bulky stuff in the lower left seem to detract from the crisp angularity of the shot.

Then higher contrast in the clouds to give them more depth perhaps?

[Michael_2010]

I think it has a lot of potential. Work with the same setting a little and see what you come up with. I agree that it would help to clear the windowsill and keep the geometry simple.

[Rookie10]

Thanks a lot guys...I´ll try to take the same shot without again without all that stuff in the way. About the blend of different exposures...Does anyone of you work with aperture. I don´t really know how to create different layers and then combine them...

[GilPhilbert]

Again, I'd agree with the others here - clear the windowsill. I'd also be tempted to close the window to keep the lines consistent.

However, I do like the contrast between the dark room and the sky - it really makes the clouds stand out.

[Krusty79]

Okay, I'll be the a-hole here. I just do not find that shot of the clouds through your window that interesting. It's an interesting concept, but there is nothing distinctive about the clouds that holds my interest. If you could see the sunrise/sunset, that would be another thing. I agree with the other comments about eliminating distractions, but this image just has a casual snapshot feel to it for me instead of a planned shot where you gave a lot of thought to what you wanted to accomplish.

It's difficult to pull off a great shot with non-sunset clouds as the subject. Here is a good thread on shooting clouds. Navcom has some good points:

Cloud Shot - Composition and Settings

Hope that helps, even though it may not have been what you wanted to hear...