The Old Fire Tower

[Greg McCary]

It rained all day and I was stuck in the house. But the sun popped through late so I went to an old fire tower my friends had told me about. I am not sure if I should make a return visit or not. At first I wasn't liking the sky but there is a little color there and it grew on me. I think it would be tough getting much more than this thru the dirty window. I always have a vision of what I want before I get there. This is close, I guess.
Let me know should I return or let this on stand. This is a very small room and this was shot a 8mm.


Old Fire Tower by Cosmonaut's, on Flickr

[Ptax]

I think there are enough possibilities to warrant a return. Could you lighten the foreground a bit without blowing out the sky? Are those two bird eggs lying on the floor just under the edge of the table?

[Greg McCary]

Here is another edit, yes those are dove eggs. Several flew away when I got to the top.


Fire Tower, edit 2 by Cosmonaut's, on Flickr

[geraldb]

I like the second one but I see white lines all around the window frames due to PP, you should use different technique to avoid creating those lines.

[Greg McCary]

I like the second one but I see white lines all around the window frames due to PP, you should use different technique to avoid creating those lines.

I went back and took a look in Lightroom and I really don't see haloing or CA I think that is just the reflection of the edge of the windows? Thanks.

[LeeIs]

This place is definitely worth a revisit reshoot, etc. Such great character. The fact that it has such great views is a plus also. I personally liked your first shot. I don't mind that the interior is a bit darker, that's expected. I think the lightened foreground makes it a bit more unrealistic for me. Love the first one.

Also if you could get someone to sit there for you. that would be a great portrait. :-)

[Greg McCary]

Thanks Liban. The portrait idea is a good one.