Critique Rattray Head: Golden hour and dusk. No reflections either.

[SFTPhotography]

I cannot stop finding images on the card that I just have to process. Both cropped 4x3 and one taken just at sunset and one not long after.

I quite like the central framing on these, I have others on a previous thread set off the center

_DSC9396 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC9404 (2) by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

See I do other stuff than just reflections just to silence the haters.

 

[Oddshapedoctopus]

Love the warm colours against the cooler blue of the first shot. Nicely done.

 

[RichieTee]

The first shot has the edge for me too. Just that warm light adds more depth to the image I feel.

 

[kellett]

#1 is my pick great light and tones, Im sure I can see a reflection there

 

[alfbranch]

Two nice shots Steve different moods which is good.

 

[Jim_Tod]

I'm a sucker for sunset colours- subtle or full on so it's got to be no. 1 for me which also help add some depth to the lighthouse. It stands out from the background well just through physical seperation but the second with no shadows or colour tone has little depth.

As to the crop- personal choice- up to you which you prefer

 

[SFTPhotography]

I'm a sucker for sunset colours- subtle or full on so it's got to be no. 1 for me which also help add some depth to the lighthouse. It stands out from the background well just through physical seperation but the second with no shadows or colour tone has little depth.

As to the crop- personal choice- up to you which you prefer

Thanks. As we discussed it's an epic place where you can really play with the city position. To the left, to the right or in the middle.

 

[DG Phototraining]

Lovely work, and I actually like both versions just as much but for different reasons

As for centering it - although its often quoted as being 'against the Rules' its something I often do and especially with something that has symmetry, so it works perfectly well for me

David

 

[Neil Burnell]

I prefer the softer colder tones of the 2nd personally, but both have a nice pastel feel about them.

 

[JakeT1992]

One the nicer of the two in my opinion.
Needs some reflections though

 

[Dale.]

Yeah, number 1, not that number 2 is shabby. I think the warmer tones of the sky (light) versus the cooler tones of the water add more to the image.

 

[SFTPhotography]

One the nicer of the two in my opinion.
Needs some reflections though

Oh don't worry I've been in glencoe today...

You can get reflections here on the wet sand so something for next time

 

[Craig_85]

Both nice, but with the central positioning having the lighthouse hit by warm light sets it off better for me, so 1.

 

[cardiff_gareth]

The opening lighthouse is gorgeous

I really like that, don't be calling me a hater now!!!

 

[SFTPhotography]

The opening lighthouse is gorgeous

I really like that, don't be calling me a hater now!!!

There is one particular poster who calls me out for doing reflections and producing images "that look the same" that has not even commented on the thread (Don't worry its not you)

I find that interesting.

 

[Maggie52]

I think these need reflections...

 

[SFTPhotography]

I think these need reflections...

Everything needs reflections "D

Damned north sea not being mill pond still - selfish tides.

 

[Stu Meech]

I like both the warm and cool versions, it's a striking building and the central composition really helps that.