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Jeffrey wrote:
I'm referring to the visual effect created when using a wide angle lens and it's axis is not truly horizontal. In this image the center of the lens is aimed at the center of the structure. So, the right and left sides of the house are leaning slightly towards the center. Also very noticeable with the trees in the right side forest. If the camera were held straight upright, that effect would be minimized or eliminated. Although any rule can be broken in the proper circumstances, the generally accepted guides state that in architecture, verticals (corners, doors, windows, etc) should be vertical. You can get away with some distortion in landscapes, but so often we see stands of leaning trees that should be straight, and to some photographers like myself that is bothersome. Others see that or do it themselves so often that they don't notice it after a while or simply don't care. Take a look at a copy of Architectural Digest magazine. Hundreds of pictures and no distortion anywhere. I think your image is only a mild case of this effect and still stands as a pleasing photograph....Show more →
Thank you for taking time to provide details Jeffrey! I wasn't sure if you were referring to distortion or an aspect of composition such as having more vertically structured objects in the image to balance a strong horizontal feel.
Architectural distortion from a wide angle lens is something I kinda flip flop on. I can certainly appreciate how it bothers some photographers. For me, I think it depends on what my intended application is. I've actually enhanced it and used it for dramatic effect at times.
For this shot, I don't think I even thought about it but I do think you're correct and it could benefit from correction. I certainly don't think it could hurt anything, so I've attached a corrected version to this post. Let me know what you think
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Danpbphoto wrote:
Looks great!!!!
Dan
Thank you Dan!
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kmunroe wrote:
lovely shot Jeff
Thank you Kenny
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Powidi wrote:
Very nice !
Thank you @Powidi
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