Chat: Monthly competition january - hdr

[kerbside]

Better Alex, what does a closer crop look like? Nice sky.

[kerbside]

Originally Posted by DigiDiva

Im really not sure I understand the process at all........................

Chris, I think HDR can be as subtle or as OTT as you like, there is no exact science in this. I normally push the picture to the extreme but the subject has to reflect that. Sky's are always a biggie for me as I think HRD and moody skies do go hand in hand.

TBH I don't think still life works with this topic but that's my thoughts, I like buildings and sky's, landscapes, older internal rooms that sort of thing things that in normal pictures that are a hard finish.

Well that's my waffle on the topic anyway.

[DigiDiva]

i have no chance of an outdoor shot in this weather so not sure what to do. no days off to visit buildings either

[wavemachine]

I agree with Jeff DD having said that as a non HDR shot that still life would work really well, I loved the composition and layout of the subjects.

[alexharrison101]

Originally Posted by kerbside

Better Alex, what does a closer crop look like? Nice sky.

wasn't sure how much to crop, so went for rule of 3rds...did i lose too much of the sky now, do you think?


wayne manor 2 crop by alexharrison101, on Flickr

[DigiDiva]

Originally Posted by alexharrison101

better?


HDR wayne manor 2 by alexharrison101, on Flickr

Alex, spot on...I have really lost then plot on this one

[DigiDiva]

I prefer the uncropped...says more about the surroundings

[Reinardina]

Originally Posted by alexharrison101

wasn't sure how much to crop, so went for rule of 3rds...did i lose too much of the sky now, do you think?


wayne manor 2 crop by alexharrison101, on Flickr

Sorry to barge in, especially as I'm not entering the competition, but I would say less foreground and more sky!

[kerbside]

The crop as Reinardina said should have mor sky but it is an individual thing and that's what makes photography so good.
Ifbyou like it then that is it in my opinion, viewed large I love the building.

[alexharrison101]

thank for all the feedback guys - will take another look at these shots and play around before i finally pick one. it's interesting, but the one that's had the most feedback is actually not my favourite, but seems to have the most interest!