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I really like the black and white and all the tones in between of the second shot; they seem to have a sort of velvety feel to them. The first shot (though interesting), with similar treatment to the second, I feel could be excellent. As it is now I think it looks too much like a pencil sketch or architects impression.
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The first one just hurts my eyes, too much blown out. I like the idea, it's just too bright for me. The second one has a nice range of tones and the crop and symmetry works well.
Rule books are paper they will not cushion a sudden meeting of stone and metal. --Ernie Gann-- What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. --Oscar Wilde--
The first image turned out just the way I wanted it to with just enough detail in the marble building to see everything, the people exposed correctly and the sky blown out (it was a very grey day).
The second image I really fooled around with the contrast and brightness to bring out the writing and the lines of the stones.
I'll see how they sell but the top image is the one that I like the best.
MB~
Interesting experiment for you with that top image, certainly not your average postcard shot, so I really like it. Definitely a departure for you from what I've seen. :thumbsup: The people provide good scale and if I had to wish for anything I suppose it would be that your humans were clothed and acting more dramatically. Nothing you can do about that, I know, they just seem a little too mundane for their grand environment. Now a bridal couple with a similar treatment. . . .
The second is very grand and I like the altered perspective of the comp. As Tom says you have some lovely, velvety tones going on that makes this very attractive.
Hope they do well for you, where do you set up shop anyway, Eastern Market?
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Originally Posted by Overbeyond
Nothing you can do about that, I know, they just seem a little too mundane for their grand environment. Now a bridal couple with a similar treatment. . . . 
