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Frederick, Md City Hall 1862.
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Underexposed



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Jan 14, 2026 at 02:17 PM
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Nice work!


Jan 14, 2026 at 02:27 PM
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Thanks Larry! Is there 1 you prefer? If so why?
Txs!
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Jan 14, 2026 at 03:47 PM
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Danpbphoto wrote:
Thanks Larry! Is there 1 you prefer? If so why?
Txs!
Dan


The underexposed due to the higher sense of contrast.



Jan 14, 2026 at 05:07 PM
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p.1 #5 · City Hall 1862


Is that reflection in the glass, or some type of sheetmetal work on the doors?
Personally, I like no.2 best because it seems more warm and less clinical to my eyes.
Douglas



Jan 14, 2026 at 05:16 PM
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Nice shots, love the architecture and symmetry of the subject.

Second one is my pick.

Marcelo



Jan 14, 2026 at 08:56 PM
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I like the darker light one better, but I've been wrong before. Art is art and people see and like different things.


Jan 14, 2026 at 09:26 PM
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Blufox wrote:
The underexposed due to the higher sense of contrast.

Exactamundo!
Thanks!
Dan




Jan 15, 2026 at 11:12 AM
 


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douter wrote:
Is that reflection in the glass, or some type of sheetmetal work on the doors?
Personally, I like no.2 best because it seems more warm and less clinical to my eyes.
Douglas

It is all reflections Douglas! I posted a full frame image of City Hall and you can see the trees and "stuff" around that causes the reflections. Plus it was side lit and the shadow were pretty nice!

The doors are especially nice Douglas. They are very weathered wood and the texture and detail is great.
Thanks!
Dan'l




Jan 15, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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Lightsearcher wrote:
Nice shots, love the architecture and symmetry of the subject.

Second one is my pick.

Marcelo

I also like the more contrast Marcelo. I am still trying to get the "sheen" you present on your images. They are very sharp and crisp!
Thanks!
Dan




Jan 15, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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RWNPhoto wrote:
I like the darker light one better, but I've been wrong before. Art is art and people see and like different things.

Yes #1 looks to "sterile". I was interested in seeing how I could bring out the texture of the stone and brick work used to build City Hall.

There is no right or wrong here "Mich".
Thanks!
Dan




Jan 15, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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I prefer the first version.

Manuel



Jan 15, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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matoqui wrote:
I prefer the first version.

Manuel

Thanks Manuel!
The 1st brings out the marble, granite, sandstone and brick work more. The doors especially are wonderful. Nice heavy brass door fixtures help the door pop.

The reflections also are more pronounced.
Thanks!
Dan




Jan 15, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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p.1 #14 · City Hall 1862


Ha ha. No right answer. If there was, I'd be wrong. A lot.

The first for me. I like its smooth transitions and mid-tones.

The Zone System had an effect on my taste. High contrast is popular for adding drama, but I don't want it for everything.



Jan 18, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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taildraggin wrote:
Ha ha. No right answer. If there was, I'd be wrong. A lot.

The first for me. I like its smooth transitions and mid-tones.

The Zone System had an effect on my taste. High contrast is popular for adding drama, but I don't want it for everything.

No right or wrong here answer here Steven. I was interested in other photographers opinions and why. Helps me grow in my waning years.
Thanks...
Dan




Jan 18, 2026 at 12:14 PM







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