Cathedral by night

mad_allan · 26-05-2005, 00:16

Just been down to the cathedral and taken the following:

Converted to B&W

F14, 30sec shutter

dazzajl · 26-05-2005, 01:06

I hope this comes over in the constructive way it's meant as I really like the idea of the shot but I have to say it doesn't work for me.

The angle you've picked is great for the building but has given you an uneven amount of convergence on either side of the cathedral. It also makes the lamp barrel in at a fairly alarming angle. The burnout around the lamp keeps pulling the eye back away from the subject and is too distracting for me. Sorry, one more thing I noticed

if you raised the frame just a little more you would have got the tip of the spire in too.

Like I say, I dont want to appear too negative and I reckon there is a shot there that would please you more.

mad_allan · 26-05-2005, 12:04

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Originally Posted by dazzajl

I hope this comes over in the constructive way it's meant as I really like the idea of the shot but I have to say it doesn't work for me.

The angle you've picked is great for the building but has given you an uneven amount of convergence on either side of the cathedral. It also makes the lamp barrel in at a fairly alarming angle. The burnout around the lamp keeps pulling the eye back away from the subject and is too distracting for me. Sorry, one more thing I noticed

if you raised the frame just a little more you would have got the tip of the spire in too.

Like I say, I dont want to appear too negative and I reckon there is a shot there that would please you more.

Thanks for the reply, I have the same feelings as you! I have only just bought the camera and this was a 1st ever night shot attempt. The lamp was a sever pain in the rear, I couldn't get it out of the way from any angle.

dazzajl · 26-05-2005, 12:09

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The lamp was a sever pain in the rear, I couldn't get it out of the way from any angle.

Do you happen to own an airgun? :wink:

Shooting at night with available light is just great and can produce some stunning images. The way that digi cameras suffer with colour failiure on long exposures can also give you some really pleasing surprises too. 8)

Steep · 26-05-2005, 12:49

You could possibly fix the convergence problem in photoshop if you have it?

mad_allan · 26-05-2005, 12:58

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Originally Posted by Steep

You could possibly fix the convergence problem in photoshop if you have it?

I do have PS7 but my skills are somewhat lacking

Steep · 26-05-2005, 19:14

Good practice for you then

Matty · 29-05-2005, 10:42

i wide angle lens would have been better for this shot, you could try to get that light out the picture then, its a real shame its there as the shot would be excellent without it

26-05-2005, 00:16	#1 (permalink)
mad_allan New here Join Date: May 2005 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4	Cathedral by night Just been down to the cathedral and taken the following: Converted to B&W F14, 30sec shutter

26-05-2005, 01:06	#2 (permalink)
dazzajl Been here a while Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 317	I hope this comes over in the constructive way it's meant as I really like the idea of the shot but I have to say it doesn't work for me. The angle you've picked is great for the building but has given you an uneven amount of convergence on either side of the cathedral. It also makes the lamp barrel in at a fairly alarming angle. The burnout around the lamp keeps pulling the eye back away from the subject and is too distracting for me. Sorry, one more thing I noticed if you raised the frame just a little more you would have got the tip of the spire in too. Like I say, I dont want to appear too negative and I reckon there is a shot there that would please you more. __________________ "objects become distinctly less photogenic when they are over 500 yards from the car"

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Steep Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inverness Posts: 964	You could possibly fix the convergence problem in photoshop if you have it?

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Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	i wide angle lens would have been better for this shot, you could try to get that light out the picture then, its a real shame its there as the shot would be excellent without it