Ambassador Bridge Sunset

[tonyholland]

Every day the sun sets directly behind the Ambassador Bridge close to where I live. Being new to slr photography I spend a lot of clicks playing with iso, and aperature in manual mode. I would welcome any and all comments about the exposure, presentation and what might be improved. The specs for the photo are

Camera model - Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Focal length - 28 mm
Max lens aperture - f/2.8
Exposure1/320 at f/10
FlashNot fired, compulsory mode
Exposure bias0 EV
Exposure mode Manual
Exposure prog. Manual
ISO speed ISO 100
Metering mode Pattern

Pic date 09/19/09 time 19:28


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Thanks

Tony

[dcclark]

First, hello and welcome! I know the bridge well (I used to cross it frequently).

As for the image: you have some lovely warm tones in it, which I like. I also like how the sky diffuses into blue near the top.

That said, the image really lacks a clear central focus. The subject (the bridge) is very distant, small, and lacks a lot of detail. There is a lot of empty space in both the foreground, and the sky, which really doesn't add much.

I would suggest getting closer to the bridge, to show us some details of its structure. Being this far away really loses a lot, which is too bad because it's such a nice subject.

Those are just my initial comments. Keep it up! (Also -- hint -- it probably helps if you posted the image itself here, not just a link. Many people won't bother to click the link.)

[tonyholland]

David

Thanks for the insight. As I am just starting and still very much in sponge mode I appreciate just how complex taking a simple picture is.

Tony

[bearcat]

I'm new also, but I do know the bridge and the area. I really like the shot and I do agree withg dcclark. My only thought is the sun being right behind the right support post, I think it would be better if it was not blocked. Maybe a little left and above or below the bridge. Keep shooting and having fun.