Critique : Doorway B&W

dubzter · 22-12-2011, 12:26

Looking for a bit of critique on this, my first proper attempt at night (no flash) outdoor stuff. There were 2 bin bags near the doorway which I've tried to remove.

Handheld
Exposure 0.125 sec (1/8)
Aperture f/5.6
ISO Speed 800

mrtoad · 22-12-2011, 15:54

would you consider removing the sign and a slight crop from the top
its a good piece of work on the cloning and the tonality is full across the b>w spectrum
cheers
geof

dubzter · 22-12-2011, 20:46 **Thread Starter**

Cheers mrtoad, I quite like the sign, it has me imagining an ominous little theatre where all sorts may happen. As for the crop you could be right you know, remove some of the total blackness from the top.

MWHCVT · 23-12-2011, 00:41

100% would not remove the sign it's part of what makes the image for me, I do think that it's a really nice image, I would consider making the image a little darker to give it an even moodier feel

But I have to say this is very good

especially give the shutter speed without tripod

also you've done a reasonable clone job

Welcome to the forum

Matt
MWHCVT

dubzter · 23-12-2011, 08:42 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by MWHCVT

100% would not remove the sign it's part of what makes the image for me, I do think that it's a really nice image, I would consider making the image a little darker to give it an even moodier feel

But I have to say this is very good

especially give the shutter speed without tripod

also you've done a reasonable clone job

Welcome to the forum

Matt
MWHCVT

Thanks for the welcome, the image looked pretty dark on the mchine I was working on, obviously my monitor is out of whack and probably needs calibrating or something. Haven't really had any critique on my photos before so it is appreciated and hopefully I'm doing something right. My PP skills are still devolping so I'm sure I'll get better at cloning etc.

Dave in Wales · 23-12-2011, 09:51

I think I'd have lost the LH drain pipe and I'm not too sure about the frame, just the white line would have done IMVHO.

hunter20ga · 23-12-2011, 15:56

I like this, just the way it has been cropped and presented. The textures, shadows, light and sign all add something to the whole. The frame enhances the image, IMHO. That's a personal thing, though, so I'm not trying to start an argument. LOL

lfc1892 · 23-12-2011, 23:23

nice shot. Really like the lighting and shadows, but i'd crop some of the negative space at the top. Well done getting it so sharp handheld. A tripod and a couple of exposures would have enabled you to get less intensity in the main light.

Wookee · 24-12-2011, 11:54

I do really like this capture. I don't think I've seen so many different opinions for one photo! The fact it has I think speaks volumes for it.

Anyway, for my tuppence, I disagree with all the other opinions

and would like to have seen it shot from slightly lower and looking up a bit more which could have got rid of the yellow lines in the road

Where is it by the way?

mrtoad · 24-12-2011, 14:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubzter

Cheers mrtoad, I quite like the sign, it has me imagining an ominous little theatre where all sorts may happen. As for the crop you could be right you know, remove some of the total blackness from the top.

the sign could read....sbirro's restaurant... a story about an only by invitation restaurant limited to a certain number of diners
when one left another took his place
the one who left...ended up in the kitchen
the kidney and brain pie was the speciality

cheers
geof
and a merry christmas

22-12-2011, 12:26	#1
dubzter Been here a while Real name : Alan Location: Far North of Scotland Posts: 334 Camera: Canon EOS 6D	Doorway B&W Looking for a bit of critique on this, my first proper attempt at night (no flash) outdoor stuff. There were 2 bin bags near the doorway which I've tried to remove. Handheld Exposure 0.125 sec (1/8) Aperture f/5.6 ISO Speed 800 __________________ http://taylor-images.co.uk http://www.flickr.com/photos/dubzter/ https://www.facebook.com/taylorimagesphoto

22-12-2011, 15:54	#2
mrtoad Growing roots Real name : Geof Location: southwest cornwall Posts: 11,266 Camera: Lumix G1 micro 4/3	would you consider removing the sign and a slight crop from the top its a good piece of work on the cloning and the tonality is full across the b>w spectrum cheers geof __________________ Lumix G1 - 14-45 Zoom Lumix FZ7 - 12x Zoom “Would I were with him, wheresome'er he is, either in heaven or in hell ...Henry V

23-12-2011, 00:41	#4
MWHCVT Alfie Real name : Matthew Location: Warwickshire, UK Posts: 20,480 Camera: Canon EOS 5D3 Gripped	100% would not remove the sign it's part of what makes the image for me, I do think that it's a really nice image, I would consider making the image a little darker to give it an even moodier feel But I have to say this is very good especially give the shutter speed without tripod also you've done a reasonable clone job Welcome to the forum Matt MWHCVT __________________ Light Painting Meets - Northern (N.Yorkshre) - West Midlands Other Meets - NMA Meet (National Meet) Guides - Light Trails - Star Trails - Wire Wool - Fireworks

23-12-2011, 15:56	#7
hunter20ga Feet under the table Real name : Drake Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,794 Camera: Nikon D4	I like this, just the way it has been cropped and presented. The textures, shadows, light and sign all add something to the whole. The frame enhances the image, IMHO. That's a personal thing, though, so I'm not trying to start an argument. LOL __________________ Drake

23-12-2011, 23:23	#8
lfc1892 Forum Regular Posts: 1,001	nice shot. Really like the lighting and shadows, but i'd crop some of the negative space at the top. Well done getting it so sharp handheld. A tripod and a couple of exposures would have enabled you to get less intensity in the main light. __________________ Please have a look and tell me what you think!!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/46180527@N03/sets/ Ta!

22-12-2011, 20:46 Thread Starter	#3
dubzter Been here a while Real name : Alan Location: Far North of Scotland Posts: 334 Camera: Canon EOS 6D	Cheers mrtoad, I quite like the sign, it has me imagining an ominous little theatre where all sorts may happen. As for the crop you could be right you know, remove some of the total blackness from the top.

23-12-2011, 09:51	#6
Dave in Wales Feet under the table Location: West Wales Posts: 1,884 Camera: Something small and black.	I think I'd have lost the LH drain pipe and I'm not too sure about the frame, just the white line would have done IMVHO.

24-12-2011, 11:54	#9
Wookee Been here a while Real name : Luke Location: North London Posts: 412 Camera: D3	I do really like this capture. I don't think I've seen so many different opinions for one photo! The fact it has I think speaks volumes for it. Anyway, for my tuppence, I disagree with all the other opinions and would like to have seen it shot from slightly lower and looking up a bit more which could have got rid of the yellow lines in the road Where is it by the way? __________________ My Flickr My Site