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mohamed alfari
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p.1 #1 · Is It GOOD?


I want to use this photo in a contest and want to know if you think its worth using or no. the contest is about my city and mostly they want photos to advertise for tourism i think. this mosque is called Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque, its so huge you can see it from far away.



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thanks

Oct 25, 2009 at 06:58 PM
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p.1 #2 · Is It GOOD?


Yes, it is!

I love the soft light and colors.

PS In my opinion the misty sky is essential for the mood.

Edited on Oct 27, 2009 at 12:54 AM · View previous versions


Oct 25, 2009 at 07:03 PM
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p.1 #3 · Is It GOOD?


Too bad the sky is such an unremarkable gray. Love the blues, though.

Oct 25, 2009 at 07:10 PM
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I agree with runamuck - if you can blend in a different sky, and add a bit more contrast to the mosque, it will definitely be a winner. I also like the blue light, it's very mystical.

Oct 25, 2009 at 08:34 PM
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I absolutely love it. First I saw the sky and I was like "Meh", then I scrolled down further and saw the buildings/scenery and was taken away.

This is sweet!

Oct 25, 2009 at 09:39 PM
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p.1 #6 · Is It GOOD?


runamuck wrote:
Too bad the sky is such an unremarkable gray. Love the blues, though.


I actually like the gray - it gives the shot a more mysterious aura. I love this image, by the way. Thanks for sharing.

Marcy

Oct 25, 2009 at 10:54 PM
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Yes, the image is quite good. Here's some thoughts to try to improve it even more:

Either my eyes deceive me, or it's tilted to the left a tiny bit. What do you think?

Love the blues. But I feel it's a low-contrast image overall, and even if that's intentional then it's a little more so than I would have preferred. For slightly greater contrast and better color saturation, I'd really suggest going back another night and retaking that same image when you can get a better sky. Not a fan of "replacing" stuff in photography. Also, I'd wait for a slightly darker sky (same reasons: contrast and color saturation, whiter whites in the buildings and so on). Just a little though... if you had taken pictures at 5-minute intervals on that same night, I'd guess that either the next picture (5m later) or the one after that (10m later) would have been perfect.

Also, is there a slightly higher vantage point from which you could shoot? I think a little altitude would be great for this image in terms of perspective and lines.

Finally, the web version does not look as sharp as it could, and should for this purpose. Lacks a bit of "pop" and edge definition. I have no idea whether the print looks exactly like this one, but in this image I'd be a little more aggressive with the sharpening. A little, of course... nothing exaggerated or over-the-top.

Oct 25, 2009 at 11:02 PM
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p.1 #8 · Is It GOOD?


Beautiful as is. Love the colors against the grey sky.

Oct 25, 2009 at 11:56 PM
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is it possible to bring a ladder with you, or use some other method to get higher above the ground plane?

The bands of "stuff" in the foreground are a great distraction to me, from what is otherwise a nice exposure and timing.

Being white, does it have a golden color at sunset? That might be an intriguing image as well.

Oct 26, 2009 at 12:07 AM
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Indeed it is! I like it the way it is. The colors compliment each other so well setting a beautiful mood. Thank you for this one.

Rolf

Oct 26, 2009 at 02:05 AM
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I would sharpen the buildings so they stand out more. Then smooth out the skies so the blend together. They are a little blotched at the moment.

Oct 27, 2009 at 04:54 AM
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I didn't read all the posts but for my taste, it needs a boost in contrast and a tiny boost in saturation. I'd be happy to show you if you'll let me edit the image.

Oct 30, 2009 at 04:03 PM
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as wordski said yes you need to boost some contrast and saturation to separate stones from misty feeling.


Oct 30, 2009 at 04:08 PM
 



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p.1 #14 · Is It GOOD?


Listen to the image. Keep the misty feeling. That is it's charm.

Oct 30, 2009 at 05:09 PM
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p.1 #15 · Is It GOOD?


the image is good...but...how many other people are going to have the same shot or something similar?
I have never judged a photo contest but have judged custom bike and car shows, as a judge I am always looking for that little something that someone did to be just a touch different instead of playing it safe. If there is another angle of the building you could take or just part of it I would try that as well...be creative...think outside of the box and have fun with it.
I do like the image though...very beautiful building and you did an awesome job of capturing it!

Oct 31, 2009 at 12:26 PM
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Applause

Nov 01, 2009 at 02:26 PM
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The image has some great soft tones here. The sky leaves a little to be desired though. Unless the contest is tomorrow, I would recommend trying this shot again when the sky is better. You can, of course, blend in a different sky. Personally I never do it because I feel it is cheating the photo, but it's hard to argue with results.

It horizon appears to be a little counter-clockwise as well. Not sure if it's the buildings or the grassy area in the foreground. But you might want to look into that.

Nov 01, 2009 at 02:39 PM
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Congratulations! It's a wonderful capture of a real point in time, don't change anything.

Nov 01, 2009 at 02:48 PM
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p.1 #19 · Is It GOOD?


I like the low contrast..... and i am a high contrast freak.....


I think people feel like it is crooked because that wall is sloping away from you.

Nov 04, 2009 at 02:23 AM
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p.1 #20 · Is It GOOD?


What Nick ^ said!

Don't change a thing, imo.

Nov 04, 2009 at 02:30 AM
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p.1 #21 · Is It GOOD?


very nice, play around with it and go with what you like best

Nov 04, 2009 at 10:23 PM
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p.1 #22 · Is It GOOD?


Leave it alone- DONE

Nov 06, 2009 at 07:45 PM
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p.1 #23 · Is It GOOD?


mysterious,moody,lighting...Perfection!!

Nov 07, 2009 at 02:44 AM
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p.1 #24 · Is It GOOD?


This is a beautiful image. It looks like chess pieces in a light fog. Excellent work!

Best wishes,
Richard

Nov 07, 2009 at 02:54 AM
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p.1 #25 · Is It GOOD?


What a wonderful subject, beautifully captured too.

If I had reproduced it, I think a tiny bit more contrast... but I would be proud to display it as 'My Work' - Outstanding shot.

Nov 09, 2009 at 12:01 PM




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