First wide angle shot

[benchdog]

Had a change to get out with my new lens for the first time. This was my favorite shot of the afternoon.

Did some lens correction and soft light overlay in PS. I was wondering what you all think about the lens corrections? Did I miss something that I should of corrected. Did I over correct?

As always Thanks



FL 11
Exposure 1/60
Aperture f/8
ISO 100

[EOBeav]

Compositionally, I think it's great. Nice use of symmetry. I thought it looked a little dark, so I brightened it up a little and reposted. Let me know if that's not ok. Congratulations on the new addition to your family. :-)

[graciousness]

I was looking at it and I thought for a minute that there's just a little tad bit of distortion still (barrel) in the middle. But then that's ok as it's really not a lot and I know how hard it is to fix such things on pp.

I then realised that perhaps, the other little issue is that the angle of shot is not quite in the centre, so it seems that there's still a little distortion but in reality, it's the off-centre angle that is the issue. The centre arch/door should be right in the centre of the photo as this is quite a symmetrical shot but as it is, it's just a little off. I know I'm being a bit nitpicky now, but I guess this is what critiquing is for (as part of learning for the one offering the critique and the one receiving).

I also prefer the slightly lighter version as it highlights the colour and textures of the doors.

Otherwise, great shot and I'm so jealous of your new lens

[benchdog]

Originally Posted by EOBeav

Compositionally, I think it's great. Nice use of symmetry. I thought it looked a little dark, so I brightened it up a little and reposted. Let me know if that's not ok. Congratulations on the new addition to your family. :-)

Thanks EOBeav,

Absolutely OK.

I have a tendency to leave my images darker than they should, I think I need to walk away from them and then re-look and I think I'll notice that they're to dark.

When you lighten it did you add fill light or another technique?

[benchdog]

Originally Posted by graciousness

I then realised that perhaps, the other little issue is that the angle of shot is not quite in the centre, so it seems that there's still a little distortion but in reality, it's the off-centre angle that is the issue. The centre arch/door should be right in the centre of the photo as this is quite a symmetrical shot but as it is, it's just a little off. I know I'm being a bit nitpicky now, but I guess this is what critiquing is for (as part of learning for the one offering the critique and the one receiving).

Thanks graciousness,

I do notice know that you mention it, I need to bring the left side in just a touch, it's these kind of details that really help. Your not being nitpicky at all. This is what makes us better photographers, being critiqued and critiquing.

[EOBeav]

Originally Posted by benchdog

When you lighten it did you add fill light or another technique?

Just increased the brightness/contrast a little and kept my eye on the histogram.