What’s Your Preference?

shruggy63 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-28-2011, 08:15 PM

This was a tricky subject because there are so many obtrusive things close to the building hence the wide angle lens. I'd like to know if I could crop it better, if there are any distractions & how could I bring out the images in the windows better? Oooh, and if anyone's got any suggestions to give it a bit more of the elusive 'pop' that'd be nice too, thanks!

Exif:
Pentax K-x
Exp. 1/320 sec
Aperture Priority
Bias 0EV
F No F7.1
Focal Length 18mm

Hill Country Hack · #2 (**permalink**) 09-28-2011, 09:37 PM

Interesting find.
I would like to see the entire top of the building.
The verticle seems just a bit off
Was the inclusion of the limb in the upper left corner an attempt to frame the image? I do find it a bit distracting.

Keep shooting and posting.

shruggy63 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-28-2011, 09:56 PM

Thanks. That's the problem of the scene. There's too much stuff in the way (trees, park signs, rubbish, etc.). It's a cracking subject potentially...

Krusty79 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-28-2011, 10:09 PM

I added a new layer in GIMP, then did a levels adjustment. I just clicked the Auto button and moved the midrange slider a bit. I think this shows the design in the window better.

A circular polarizer is good for reducing glare off non-metallic surfaces like water and glass. Everyone should have one.

shruggy63 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-28-2011, 10:51 PM

Thanks guys! I'm gonna keep revisiting the site & taking the picture in different conditions. Maybe it'll work better when the leaves have dropped? I'd have taken a tripod & been more contemplative if I didn't live in such a high crime area :-(
PS Did I overdo the wide-angle perspective correction a little?

flytyer57 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-29-2011, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by shruggy63

PS Did I overdo the wide-angle perspective correction a little?

Since the corner of the building is kinda bowed out, I don't think you have enough adjustment.

vainqueur · #7 (**permalink**) 09-29-2011, 01:29 AM

I think the trees is very very distraction. Another suggestion, if you really just want that portion of the building, take away the trees and give the composition a clean 50-50 symmetry with the dimmer portion and the brighter portion of the building... it might turned out to be fine...