White House...

[Rolling Stone]

I was in DC a few days ago and had a short oppt. to shoot the White House.
The original had more lawn in the foreground. This was also taken at dusk. Was wondering if I can get critique on composition and lighting. And of course anything else that comes to mind.


Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 3200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash

[neltron3030]

It is sort of a weird crop, no?

The tree on the left is distracting and looks a bit soft. I'd bump up the aperture a bit to get some better detail.

[Sterling]

The horizon could use straightening. Never been there but I'm guessing it's pretty tough to shoot from different viewpoints. I like the yellow lighting on the building.

[Rolling Stone]

Originally Posted by neltron3030

It is sort of a weird crop, no?

The tree on the left is distracting and looks a bit soft. I'd bump up the aperture a bit to get some better detail.

I believe you're right. Bumping up the aperture would have given more detail, therefore I wouldn't have tried to crop in closer for more detail. Lesson learned. Thank you.

[Rolling Stone]

Originally Posted by Sterling

The horizon could use straightening. Never been there but I'm guessing it's pretty tough to shoot from different viewpoints. I like the yellow lighting on the building.

I had a lot of trouble with the horizon. If you scroll to ledge before the roof, you'll find it is straight and yet, everything seems askew. This is something I can't seem to get "straight" pardon the pun. Something I need to work on.
Different viewpoints are tough because of the big iron gate. But I should've tried the different angles available.
Thank you.