Venice water street...

[Art]

Hi all, this pic was taken in the streets of Venice, as you may see most of them are water streets, very nice place with a lot of history

I did some crops and color saturation

Can you please composition, ligth and color?

Thanks Art


Exif Version=0221
Maker=Canon
Model=Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS
Color Space=sRGB
Scene Capture Type=Standard
Exposure Mode=Auto Exposure
Shutter Speed Value=1/125 Second
Aperture Value=5.00
Flash=On
ISO Speed Rating=ISO400

[Bruce A]

Very nice shot. I like the composition and I think the exposure's fine, but there is something I can't put my finger on right now. Don't get me wrong, I think it's a lovely photo and you've certainly got a Venetian image down. After a third look, maybe it is the exposure - I'm just wondering if the left hand side, the building with the guy in the window, could be a bit lighter. I'm really not quite sure

[Art]

Thanks for your comments, I am not sure, it was early in the morning so there was not sun light enough
hope this helps
Art

[VeryBeginner]

Hi Art,

Nice shot, I would love to visit Venice.

I am very new to photography (hence my name) but I was wondering why you chose such a wide apperture? The pole seems to be a bit blurry which I find distracting. Could you have stopped the apperture down to say f/11 or greater to increase the depth of field and compensate with a longer exposure time? Did you have a tripod with you? A longer exposure would also smooth out that water which may have been a nice effect.

Would love to see more shots of Venice if you have any

[Barbara V]

I actually like the more shadowed parts of this image, and wouldn't lighten them up. I imagine that's just how it is there.... darker on the streets, with sky-light being obstructed by so many buildings. Try shooting manual or Aperture priority next time, and stop down to about F11 to get longer depth of field. I like this shot.

[milosh]

I like this shot. I actually find the composition to be balanced, although it's not symetrical.
I think your main problem here is light being too harsh, which led to a pretty bright sky (not overexposed)
and dark shadows. I would be nicer if it was shot in a more even diffused light, maybe earlier in the morning...?

[Art]

unfortunally, i did not bring tripod and the tour does not allow you to spend time to decide shooting different Fs
Thanks for your comments
Art

[Art]

thanks for your comments
Art

[Art]

Maybe yes, but hard to take several pic when you are rushing in the tour
Thanks Art

[adambeck7]

I would love this pic if it weren't for the awkward dude hanging out of the window. In some cases I think it's great to have a single soul hanging out of a window and whatnot but my eyes want to follow the canal and the gorgeous buildings but it inevitably goes back to the guy. Crop him out and I think it'll help the composition.