Aaron Quinn
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Found this cozy corner while waiting for a flight.
Critique Welcomed Indoor Street?
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Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
OK, no more nonsense about "I lack confidence". This is a fine shot. You chose a good angle to shoot from, the toning is great, and it is full of interest. The sunlight is on the edge - it kind of suggests to me a "Human versus Nature" type of image. Maybe a post-nuclear fallout scene.
Glenn Clabo
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Ok...so now let me prove to you that this is all about how a particular photograpgh moves the individual observer. I agree with Rob...but I'll give you a little different opinion...just to make this interesting. Maybe a little more technical...just for you.
I see why you were inspired to take this. That people mover and all those robots...errr...people is fascinating. I loved people watching when I frequented airports in my working days. So I'll point out one thing that could help make it more interesting...to me eye.
The main object is the people mover. The handrail and the perspective of the shot doesn't do it justice. I would bet your eye was drawn in by the long straight lines. If it were me...I'd have moved over to the right and shot it from there.
Here's some info for you to look at to see if I'm making any sense. http://topcc.org/dnn/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=eSylN8M70rU=
Remember...this is just my opinion and I'm sure you know what they say about opinions.
I see why you were inspired to take this. That people mover and all those robots...errr...people is fascinating. I loved people watching when I frequented airports in my working days. So I'll point out one thing that could help make it more interesting...to me eye.
The main object is the people mover. The handrail and the perspective of the shot doesn't do it justice. I would bet your eye was drawn in by the long straight lines. If it were me...I'd have moved over to the right and shot it from there.
Here's some info for you to look at to see if I'm making any sense. http://topcc.org/dnn/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=eSylN8M70rU=
Remember...this is just my opinion and I'm sure you know what they say about opinions.
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
I've just read the article you linked to, Glenn. All useful stuff, but I disagree that horizons should NEVER be central. I've found some interesting effects cam be had by that method.
Glenn Clabo
Well-Known Member
Absolutely agree with you Rob. Rules are made to be broken...and I'm the first one to breakum. But...in the beginning I found comfort in using them. I was just trying to give Aaron something technical to hold on to.
Aaron Quinn
Well-Known Member
Point taken
And thanks for the compliment!So a shot more straight on than from the side or still from the side but with less of the rail leading out?
Ivar Dahl-Larsen
Well-Known Member
I think the title is very telling and as Glenn points out, a place of interest to many of us travellers. Well done.
Tom Dunne
Well-Known Member
Rules, rules ... should never have been made
For me this shot is close to what I would consider to be spot on. I enjoy the angle you have chosen and what you decided to include. People watching is always fun and it gives a good impression of the area out of rush hour. I also enjoy the white light along the right of the image.
My problem is the horizontal handrail because it obliterates the presence of three important people in the foreground; they are well positioned and need to be seen. So, I think it might have been possible to include them by shooting through the glass panel with lens tight to the glass to avoid reflection.
Overall though i think it is a really good composition with lots of interest.
For me this shot is close to what I would consider to be spot on. I enjoy the angle you have chosen and what you decided to include. People watching is always fun and it gives a good impression of the area out of rush hour. I also enjoy the white light along the right of the image.
My problem is the horizontal handrail because it obliterates the presence of three important people in the foreground; they are well positioned and need to be seen. So, I think it might have been possible to include them by shooting through the glass panel with lens tight to the glass to avoid reflection.
Overall though i think it is a really good composition with lots of interest.
Glenn Clabo
Well-Known Member
Yes...one or two steps to the right...shoot over the handrail.
But also note the other comments. They continue to make my point. You should keep shooting...put up your work...read the comments...pick and choose what makes YOU happy. Don't take negative...or positive comments as gospel. Keep working at it until you don't take the opinions personally and aren't afraid to show who you are.
Pete Askew
Admin
I too like the perspective you have chosen and the tones. This gives the impression of you as the outside observer of some dystopian city. The feel of Metropolis immediately sprang to mind when I first saw it. The vignette and the partially blinding background all add to that sense. A fine shot indeed.
