At Work

[toddybear]

I wanted to have a critique of this shot: At Work. This is not the original as you can see, the building color has been changed to B&W. What do you think of the post processing. Is it creating the desired effect?



It was shot with a Canon 40D and Sigma 17-70 @ 17mm
F8
1/250
No flash, no tripod.

PS: Here is the same shot but with no post processing.

[freddyfromutah]

I really prefer the image with no processing for one simple reason, you retain the color of the sky and clouds in the windows of the building. The image is just a bit off center as well, a slight crop to center the sky couldn't hurt. Interesting shot though

[Incredible Photo]

Originally Posted by freddyfromutah

I really prefer the image with no processing for one simple reason, you retain the color of the sky and clouds in the windows of the building. The image is just a bit off center as well, a slight crop to center the sky couldn't hurt. Interesting shot though

I agree about the color except I would use a mask and make the buildings b/w but leave the color in the windows. also not only is the building off center but a little crooked. A slight clock wise rotation would be great. The idea is great and defiantly worth working on.

Robert

[Incredible Photo]

[QUOTE=Incredible Photo;760016]I agree about the color except I would use a mask and make the buildings b/w but leave the color in the windows. also not only is the building off center but a little crooked. A slight clock wise rotation would be great. The idea is great and defiantly worth working on.

Robert[/QUOTE

Hope you don't mind but I worked on your origanal a little to show you what i was talking about. (by the way it wasn't crooked. lol) If you would like to try this and have photoshop pm me and i will walk you through.

[windrider86]

Please review the guidelines and adjust your post accordingly. thank you!

[toddybear]

Originally Posted by Incredible Photo

Hope you don't mind but I worked on your origanal a little to show you what i was talking about. (by the way it wasn't crooked. lol) If you would like to try this and have photoshop pm me and i will walk you through.

It does look very interesting like that. Maybe a bit too blue to my taste.

[toddybear]

Originally Posted by windrider86

Please review the guidelines and adjust your post accordingly. thank you!

Isn't it easier to just say what you do not like than to link to the guidelines?

[kgb224]

I like the B&W effect.outstanding picture captured by you.

[toddybear]

Originally Posted by kgb224

I like the B&W effect.outstanding picture captured by you.

Thank you

[windrider86]

Originally Posted by toddybear

Isn't it easier to just say what you do not like than to link to the guidelines?

Actually no, because then you might not take the time to read the guidelines!

So if you insist, please read the guidelines and include all the information required. You'll need to ask a specific question (what you are wanting help with or maybe a hot to do question)
Exif information is also imperative. Knowing your camera settings play a HUGE part in offering you suggestions in alternate settings.

Posting your photo here instead of linking it to another site palys a big part in how may critiques you get. Folks just dont care to flip back and forth bewteen two web sites.

So, with that being said, can you edit your post? Please and thank you

Here ya go
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