London Eye

bugdog · 17-01-2007, 02:16

A shot of the London Eye.Please tell me what you think.
I am very happy with it ,any comments welcomed.

TIM · 17-01-2007, 09:29

I think it is a great shot as is! I might be interested in seeing some wider crops if you have, but thats not even really needed.

Only small thing that will make a big difference, burn the highlights in the building on the left, the lights are distracting.

Done very quickly like this...

Gary Bagshawe · 17-01-2007, 10:33

A really nice shot with great reflections on the water

**Dabhand16** · 17-01-2007, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIM

Only small thing that will make a big difference, burn the highlights in the building on the left, the lights are distracting.Done very quickly like this...

My thoughts exactly.

bugdog · 17-01-2007, 18:21

Thanks for the comments .I can see the improvement with the dark lights.Thanks for your help.

**Markulous** · 17-01-2007, 18:43

Ahh, I beg to differ! I like the bright lights in the building as it balances the shot as well as adding something which sets the shot apart from others!

Brighter, dodge building, enlargen canvas slightly

**Dabhand16** · 17-01-2007, 19:04

Variations on a good shot. Both are good, just comes down to preference.

Charlotte · 17-01-2007, 20:39

Hi Bugdog - you look an awful lot like Mutley to me

I strongly agree with Mark when he says:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markulous

Ahh, I beg to differ! I like the bright lights in the building as it balances the shot as well as adding something which sets the shot apart from others!

There's a lot of dark + empty space in the shot. The sky is an odd colour, a sort of murky grey - could it be made black? I think this would accentuate the lights in the lower half of the frame, which look a bit feeble.

Nice reflection in the water, + the wheel itself came out well (but even that could do with a bit more saturation).

This image does not shout as loud as I feel it has the makings of doing.

Quite a harsh crit, but I hope you find it constructive - if not, then just remember it's only one person's opinion

bugdog · 17-01-2007, 22:47

Thankyou for your comments it is good to see the picture with
a neutral eye.
Mutley is my screen name my real name is Bugdog

Rob Barron · 18-01-2007, 15:21

I agree with Mark, the lights in the building give the picture balance and a bit more interest. I prefer the original without the dark frame though, I like the strength of the blue reflection and this has been half lost. I also like the stronger colours on the wheel itself in Mark's adjustment, makes it a stronger image altogether.

Nicely taken starting image and nice bit of post processing to bgring it to its stronger version. Good work all round

Cheers,
Rob

danpen · 19-01-2007, 14:58

In general I'm getting rather bored of shots of the London Eye, but this is a bit original and I like it.

I prefer it without the lights, isn't it good that we all, always agree on everything here?

Love the colour of the wheel against the sky, that does come out a bit better in Markulous's pimp though.

Rob Barron · 19-01-2007, 16:57

Ok, as we can't agree on the building lights, how about a halfway house? I have tried an adjustment so the lights of the building now have a light blue tinge to complement the wheel. I also detuned the yellow building bottom right to stop it taking the eye away.

See what you think.

fionaB · 19-01-2007, 21:09

a lovely image any way you look at it! the reflections picked up on the water are sublime!

mouldy101 · 20-01-2007, 22:56

I really like this picture, I'd be really chuffed if I had taken it.

Great composition, exposure is spot on. I'm personally in the 'with light' group, as Rob says earlier I think it adds some balance. I can see the point about the colour of the sky, I don't think its a big deal really, I think a completely dark sky however would look unnatural.

All minor points,

A shot to be proud of!!!

skipper954 · 21-01-2007, 05:08

OK, I am going to be in the vast minority here. Maybe it is because I am not from the UK, and have no real attachment to the eye, but I don't feel anything about this image.

The eye sort of looks tilted, like it is going to fall over. To me, it is just a picture of a ferris wheel without much visual appeal.

If it is the UK thing, then this is justified. If not, then maybe I am just grumpy tonight.

skip

17-01-2007, 02:16	#1 (permalink)
bugdog Quite Chatty Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London U.K. Posts: 78	London Eye A shot of the London Eye.Please tell me what you think. I am very happy with it ,any comments welcomed.

17-01-2007, 09:29	#2 (permalink)
TIM Getting Comfy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 160	Re: London Eye I think it is a great shot as is! I might be interested in seeing some wider crops if you have, but thats not even really needed. Only small thing that will make a big difference, burn the highlights in the building on the left, the lights are distracting. Done very quickly like this...

17-01-2007, 10:33	#3 (permalink)
Gary Bagshawe Rep Point Winner 07 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 2,225	Re: London Eye A really nice shot with great reflections on the water

17-01-2007, 18:21	#5 (permalink)
bugdog Quite Chatty Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London U.K. Posts: 78	Re: London Eye Thanks for the comments .I can see the improvement with the dark lights.Thanks for your help.

17-01-2007, 18:43	#6 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,595	Re: London Eye Ahh, I beg to differ! I like the bright lights in the building as it balances the shot as well as adding something which sets the shot apart from others! Brighter, dodge building, enlargen canvas slightly

17-01-2007, 19:04	#7 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,697	Re: London Eye Variations on a good shot. Both are good, just comes down to preference.

17-01-2007, 22:47	#9 (permalink)
bugdog Quite Chatty Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London U.K. Posts: 78	Re: London Eye Thankyou for your comments it is good to see the picture with a neutral eye. Mutley is my screen name my real name is Bugdog

18-01-2007, 15:21	#10 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,115	Re: London Eye I agree with Mark, the lights in the building give the picture balance and a bit more interest. I prefer the original without the dark frame though, I like the strength of the blue reflection and this has been half lost. I also like the stronger colours on the wheel itself in Mark's adjustment, makes it a stronger image altogether. Nicely taken starting image and nice bit of post processing to bgring it to its stronger version. Good work all round Cheers, Rob

19-01-2007, 14:58	#11 (permalink)
danpen Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 875	Re: London Eye In general I'm getting rather bored of shots of the London Eye, but this is a bit original and I like it. I prefer it without the lights, isn't it good that we all, always agree on everything here? Love the colour of the wheel against the sky, that does come out a bit better in Markulous's pimp though. Last edited by danpen : 19-01-2007 at 17:53.

19-01-2007, 16:57	#12 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,115	Re: London Eye Ok, as we can't agree on the building lights, how about a halfway house? I have tried an adjustment so the lights of the building now have a light blue tinge to complement the wheel. I also detuned the yellow building bottom right to stop it taking the eye away. See what you think.

19-01-2007, 21:09	#13 (permalink)
fionaB Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,318	Re: London Eye a lovely image any way you look at it! the reflections picked up on the water are sublime!

20-01-2007, 22:56	#14 (permalink)
mouldy101 Been here a while Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Banbury, Oxon Posts: 270	Re: London Eye I really like this picture, I'd be really chuffed if I had taken it. Great composition, exposure is spot on. I'm personally in the 'with light' group, as Rob says earlier I think it adds some balance. I can see the point about the colour of the sky, I don't think its a big deal really, I think a completely dark sky however would look unnatural. All minor points, A shot to be proud of!!!

21-01-2007, 05:08	#15 (permalink)
skipper954 Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeast Florida USA Posts: 1,721	Re: London Eye OK, I am going to be in the vast minority here. Maybe it is because I am not from the UK, and have no real attachment to the eye, but I don't feel anything about this image. The eye sort of looks tilted, like it is going to fall over. To me, it is just a picture of a ferris wheel without much visual appeal. If it is the UK thing, then this is justified. If not, then maybe I am just grumpy tonight. skip