[Boon]

hi
though i just had to stick this one in for remarks, i know what i feel about it, but would love others comments on it.
its had 2 shadow/highlights, and a smart sharpen, thats it.

[Boon]

obviously not enough interest, so, there it was, gone..

[P-E]

I just got home Boon.........not had chance to see it

[GfK]

Originally Posted by P-E

I just got home Boon.........not had chance to see it

me either. put it back!

[Ribby]

I didn't see it either

[KenCo1964]

I did but thought I'd leave for a bit, as it is the critique forum didn't just want to say I like again. I think you have come a very long way since joining the forum and the processing in your last 2 shots shows this. You have picked it up a little to quick for my liking. Very good stuff.

[Venomator]

Originally Posted by Boon

obviously not enough interest, so, there it was, gone..

Oi ... wot about us wot have to work for a living ?

Seriously though Stev - was gone a bit too quick for me too ! I, for one like your work and would like the chance to see this one (last of Cambridge - I doubt !?!) ... pretty please ?

[Boon]

Sorry guys, it has been in the forum for 3 days, and had 33 views, but not one critique, anyway, its back and i am awaiting critque, i know what i feel, bit would love to compare notes with others.
My wife says i dont leave things long enough, but it must just be me, if i look through the 'critique' section and see a new picture, i remark there and then, i just cant go back on another day.
many thanks

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Boon

My wife says i dont leave things long enough...

Stop taking cold showers then

[P-E]

Maybe get rid of the sign? bottom right (Edit it's gone ) also I would have just taking a step back (if that was possible) and got more of the lamp in at the top.

I like how you have processed in the shadows........nice colours and detail in the stone

Looks like you had a good time in Cambridge Steve.

[SammyC]

Well there was a discussion a while back about just submitting your first immediate thoughts over considered ones. Each to their own I guess.

Personally I like to look at an image, mull it over (like a fine wine) and then make considered observations. Otherwise I just end up saying 'Wow, great' or 'not my thing'.

Anyway, to the image at hand:

I think it's never going to be a great shot, the positioning and curves lead my view to the right and off into the sunset. I think if you were more straight on with the arches it could of held my attention better.

That said, the post processing and sharpness are spot on, I think it could have taken a tighten on the curves and levels but that's nit picking.

Minor detail is the small blue sign in the bottom right corner.

[Boon]

Thanks guys for your opinions, i am not a fan of this picture, i think its too busy for its own good, and seems to be a mish mash of assorted colours, with no real focal point, but i loved it on the day.
The day was full of deep shadows, and bright highlights, and the lack of a wide angle lens(any donations accepted ) made it difficult with these massive buildings close up.
i do have a few other pictures of cambridge i may sort out.
Thank you

[Venomator]

Originally Posted by Boon

i do have a few other pictures of cambridge i may sort out.
Thank you

Aha ! Thought the reference to "last one" was all bluff to make sure we look jic right Stev ?

Anyway ... the photograph is not one of your best of the city so far - imo !

I don't know what the immediate surroundings are like, of course but a different vantage point with the wall mounted light more towards the left side might have helped the composition and been easier on the eye ?

Like the others the technicalities are more or less spot on with good sharpness, contrasts between shade and sunlit areas. But, overall I cannot say this one does it for me ! That said I believe there is potential for a re-take to provide a great shot !

Thanx for re-posting Stev - might agree with your wife about the impatience thing though ... only if I knew you better !!