Patio between condos

[alltubeampeg]

I've walked by this spot at all times of the day. It kills me that, because of it's east/west orientation, there is only enough light (reflected) reaching the patio during early sunset. But as you stated, the intense backlighting makes it a tough lighting situation.

MB1, I am interested by your suggestion of paying deference to horizontal lines. Given the vertical composition/strong vertical lines, I figured I had to get them right or they would be a liability. What is your reasoning? Having said this, I agree that the tilted horizontal lines are far from desireable.

Thanks all for your comments!

[MB1]

...MB1, I am interested by your suggestion of paying deference to horizontal lines. Given the vertical composition/strong vertical lines, I figured I had to get them right or they would be a liability. What is your reasoning? Having said this, I agree that the tilted horizontal lines are far from desireable...

I understand that it is very easy and common for viewers to notice and comment on horizontal lines that are off. We are just plain used to the concept of a level horizon. Vertical lines on the other hand are often askew in the real world; trees, cliffs, telephone and power poles and street signs are often messed up.

If you get the horizontal lines corrected in this portrait format they will all pretty much line up.

You will note that there is only one vertical line that is true vertical in this image-the outer wall of the building on the right. Most of the rest of the vertical lines converge towards the top of the frame.

I say go for the horizon being correct here (mostly, not always I try for a level horizon in my images).

[alltubeampeg]

I see your point. It also occurs to me that if a viewer were to picture themselves in any part of the image, it would probably be the patio. That means even more attention paid to those untrue horizontal lines.

Thanks again for the comments.