The Doors

[Loupey]

Not what I typically shoot so comments greatly appreciated.

[MB1]

Great composition and color but I think you need more depth of field.

[freedom1500]

The striking perspective, repetitive pattern and vivid colors make this a very nice shot. Adding the "man in motion" at the back makes this photo superb. (MB is right, you might want to do some selective sharpening in PS, but I'm being picky.) Good work.

[Shooter Tiff]

very nice I like the colors and the fade to shadow on the top.
I do think that the floor looks kinds fake and too even in the color maybe, but that may just be my opinion.

[SmartWombat]

I like it.

Difficult at this resolution to assess the focus.

To me it looks like it's tilted slightly.
The line of the lights is curved, too.

Is there some distortion going on here?
I wouldn't expect much at 28mm.

[AgingEyes]

If it were mine, I would go to the extreme and not show the wall on the left

[jkriminger]

I dont prefer the blurry guy. I realize he wasn't posing and a faster shutter would have really darkened things. although it would have helped the floor..?..if you crop from the top to just below the first light and take out the wall to the left at the black verticle jam next to the door jam you come up with a slightly brighter look. ????..and a crop to the second light really brings him up the left third although it ruins your light wood triangle leading into him.

[Greg McCary]

Nice lighting, composition and subject. A splendid job with some difficult lighting. Nice work.

[Shooter Tiff]

I like the other wall. I think it makes it look balanced.I also like the guy int the frame makes for a mysterious feel. It is kinda odd how that last light is out of line though but it doesn't bother me

[Herriot]

Striking stuff and really like the repeating patterns and human element here, not to mention that floor!! I think that you have done very well, I agree with Paul though, this does look slightly tilted...

[gahspidy]

Excellent work, loupey. The perspective is very appealing as well as the contrasts of color, and textures and tone. the human factor includd at the end of the hall is a nice touch as well. I like this as it is.

[Loupey]

Thanks for all the great feedback.

MB1 – I agree with you, more DOF would have been helpful.

freedom1500 – thank you for your comments.

Shooter Tiff – thanks for noticing the fade to black near the top. Not sure what I can do with the carpet though but I see what you mean.

SmartWombat – thanks. I’ll check about the tilt – I did have to restraighten it, correct for vertical perspective, and remove some barrel distortion. There is probably some more tweaks that are needed.

AgingEyes – Interesting about the wall on the left. I was concerned that there is not enough of it to feel balanced. Appreciate your feedback.

Jkriminger – Thank you for your thoughtful analysis of the crop alternatives. I will look into your recommendations. I am particularly appreciative about your comment regarding the blurry guy. Initially I was content shooting this scene without anyone in it. After about 60 images, that guy popped into the scene and I got 6 shots of him before he disappeared. The shot posted is #6 of the “walking guy”.

Greg – Your words are much appreciated.

Herriot – Your comments of the prominent elements are very informative.

Gary - Your analysis is very helpful. Thanks for noticing the perspective, color, and the human element. I didn't know if having the "man" was beneficial or not.


Thanks again, everyone. This scene was very dark and I had to shoot wide open and handheld at 1/20s at ISO 800. The shallow DOF was a conscious sacrifice and the surprise entrance of the man didn’t allow me enough time to shift the focus nor increase the DOF. I was curious if the man added to or detracted from the shot and also if the DOF not covering him was a factor.

FYI, here is what attracted me to this shot. These doors are normally shut and I had walked by it several times before earlier that day. The last time I walked by it, it was open so I thought I’d peek in to see what was back there.

[Don Schaeffer]

I really like the intwense color in this as well as the geometry. Good photo--no nits.