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Old 01-16-2011, 10:07 PM
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I'm looking for some feedback on my composition and the overall feel of this photograph. Is there something I could have done to improve this shot? The angle, the composition? I often like the look of my shots, but I like to hear other's views to help improve my skills.

Sideview of St. Pauls


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Camera: Canon 450D
Exposure 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture f/9.0
Focal Length 10 mm
ISO Speed 200
Edited in: Adobe PSE8
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Old 01-17-2011, 01:18 AM
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Personally, I like the angle quite a bit. The green and purple of the gardens really adds a nice shot of color, and the angle pulls me right into the frame, to the main subject. The only thing is that the sky is a bit blown out, which is somewhat distracting. A graduated neutral density filter could really have helped you, absorbing light from the sky.

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Old 01-17-2011, 06:48 AM
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I really like the composition of this shot. I think you have a really good job. Yes, I would also say that the building and sky look a little blown out. Maybe you could reduce the exposure of that area. Overall great!
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I like the angle, but would add a lens correction filter. The distortion from the 10mm is pretty obvious with the tower on the right side of the frame. Some people like the distortion, but it bugs me personally. Whatever works for you
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