Hi all, I've been working recently on shooting around town (Minneapolis)... here's my top 3 that came out of a shoot a couple nights ago, any critiques out there?
I included the first one because the subject is one of the iconic images in my neighborhood. I feel like it invokes a certain emotion, but I would agree that it's less visually striking than the other two.
I personally like the composition and the original crop but find the first and second images a little too contrasty. it causes the photo to lose details in the shadows. cheers
First is missing too much shadow detail for me Looks indistinct and murky through much of the lower right quarter of the image.
I really like the second but would suggest an intermediate crop. What about cropping with either of sliver of ground below the water, or at the base of the bridge. Your crop makes a very different statement, emphasizing the elevation of the central column, drawing the eye up. But I really like the light and reflections below in the water, and the face like image that results with the crops I suggest.
Third is nice. I wonder if it just needs something more. Maybe a bit more contrast and sharpening?
Scott
IMO the third one is much stronger than the other two. I also agree about the HDR need for the other two. The composition is nice in the first but there is this huge area that is dark that I WANT to see. Also see if you can do anything about boosting the contrast on the beer sign so it can be read.
