Bridges

[Harald L]

Seen in Manchester, UK. I know that the highlight at the top left is blowing out but I like it anyway. Comments?

[brianrybolt]

I think it's a good shot but too contrasty for my tastes.  There is a lot going on visually in this photo and I feel the contrast takes away from the overall effect - it doesn't read as well as it could.  After looking at it again, maybe a drop in exposure would help.

Best,  Brian

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

The shot is an excellent candidate for some serious dodging and burning. And yes, playing with overall contrast. Well seen.

[RSL]

Wow. Very nice, Harald!

[Harald L]

Ups, I've deleted my post while you're looking at it. Hope you'll like the next one as well. (Just minor changes)

Harald

[Harald L]

Thank you guys for your comments and critique (again). Here's a different approach.

Harald

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

Darkening the foreground pillars was a good decision. You might want to consider bringing back some of the brightness/contrast for the bridge innthenbackround. The difference in brightness would create a better sense of depth in the image, I think.

[Harald L]

Darkening the foreground pillars was a good decision. You might want to consider bringing back some of the brightness/contrast for the bridge innthenbackround. The difference in brightness would create a better sense of depth in the image, I think.

Slobodan,

Thank you again for your suggestions.

Harald

[Jeremy Roussak]

Seen in Manchester, UK. I know that the highlight at the top left is blowing out but I like it anyway. Comments?

I walk past that scene every morning and every evening. I keep thinking it's a great scene and that I should make some time to photograph it. I'll get some inspiration from your shot, particularly as the scaffolding has now gone.

Jeremy

[Harald L]

I walk past that scene every morning and every evening. I keep thinking it's a great scene and that I should make some time to photograph it. I'll get some inspiration from your shot, particularly as the scaffolding has now gone.

Jeremy

Being a resident has upsides and downsides as well. Often you're blind for the beauty of your neighborhood but then you can have as many approaches as you like.

Harald

[Jeremy Roussak]

Being a resident has upsides and downsides as well. Often you're blind for the beauty of your neighborhood but then you can have as many approaches as you like.

You put your finger precisely on my problem!

Jeremy

[Riaan van Wyk]

I prefer the original version Harald, the processing seems to be suited for the subject.

[Riaan van Wyk]

Being a resident has upsides and downsides as well. Often you're blind for the beauty of your neighborhood but then you can have as many approaches as you like.

Harald

So true.

[Harald L]

I prefer the original version Harald, the processing seems to be suited for the subject.

Interesting case of what you can do with one shot. The first delivers plain dark atmosphere and you can imagine to sleep under that bridges after you've burned all your money with photo-gadgets;-) while the second is kind of decent craftsmanship delivering tones and details.

Both work for me. Personally I'm torn.

Harald

[BernardLanguillier]

Very nice scene and composition.

I prefer the first one, but find it a tad overdone in the right foreground pilar.

Overall I would dial down structure a little bit.

cheers,
Bernard