arch

[Jeremy Roussak]

A slightly unusual angle, perhaps. Comments?

Jeremy

[RSL]

I think the composition is fascinating, Jeremy. My only beef is with the maybe too bright red arch that overwhelms the rest of the picture. Here's an alternative. I'm not sure I like it as well, but it does eliminate the distraction of the color of the arch, so it's more balanced.

[N80]

I agree with Russ. The red just overwhelms. And even though I'm a monochrome guy I think the color one is better and that lowering the saturation of the red would be more to my taste. Otherwise I like everything else about it.

[Jeremy Roussak]

Thanks, both. I don't find the monochrome convincing, but I take the point about over saturation. I must have seen to much of Peter Lik's stuff.

Jeremy

[RSL]

I fooled with it for a while, Jeremy, and found that by selecting the oversaturated bridge I could bring things more into balance, but to do the job right would take more time than I want to spend on it. You can't just reduce red saturation on the whole scene because you lose some of the most attractive things about the picture. Selective desaturation is doable, but to do it really right would be time-consuming. If it were mine I might be willing to take the time. It's a fine shot.

[Jeremy Roussak]

I fooled with it for a while, Jeremy, and found that by selecting the oversaturated bridge I could bring things more into balance, but to do the job right would take more time than I want to spend on it. You can't just reduce red saturation on the whole scene because you lose some of the most attractive things about the picture. Selective desaturation is doable, but to do it really right would be time-consuming. If it were mine I might be willing to take the time. It's a fine shot.

Did you have something like this in mind, Russ? I do see your point.

Jeremy

[RSL]

Exactly. Now I can enjoy the fascinating background colors without being knocked on my kiester by the arch.

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

Yes. Now it's believable.

[fdisilvestro]

IMO, the second option is the best.

In the original version my sight is attracted to the arch and the background is secondary, while in the second option the focus is in the "fascinating background" (as Russ mentions) with the arch as a fascinating frame. Great image!

[seamus finn]

Yes. Now it's believable.

Agree. Great shot.