San Francisco

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Hey Matt,

I think the top 2/3rds of this photo are really nice. I don't think the bottom 1/3rd of the photo add much to the image though. I would crop this on the bottom, right below the large green bush on the right side of the image, just above the highest part of the shadow in the FG.

I like the color of the sky, but it almost looks unnatural. Is this the natural color? I really like the looping road in the center of the image as well as the straight road running through the center of the photo. All in a ll a very nice scene.

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Originally Posted by mjs1973

Hey Matt,

I think the top 2/3rds of this photo are really nice. I don't think the bottom 1/3rd of the photo add much to the image though. I would crop this on the bottom, right below the large green bush on the right side of the image, just above the highest part of the shadow in the FG.

I like the color of the sky, but it almost looks unnatural. Is this the natural color? I really like the looping road in the center of the image as well as the straight road running through the center of the photo. All in a ll a very nice scene.

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Thanks for your comments.
As for the sky, I am not sure if it's natural. I just did some saturation. I tried to make it as natural as posible. I just have to train my eyes a little bit more.

As for the cropping part, I wanted to add my shadow (bottom right) to the picture. So that explains my cropping, but not sure if it adds or distracts to the scene. I guess less is more sometimes.

Thank again.

Cool shot. Very absorbing! I personally like how you got your shadow in there, gives it a twist.

This photo could be used as an example of "non" urban sprawl. See how grouped together the buildings are? :)

One thing you must fix though - that CW tilt. It is tilted about 1-2 degrees (or more) clockwise. You can fix this in some photo-editing s/w.

The way to road extends from the city, and the way it almost 'connnects' to the curve.. Not sure if this is harmonious. Seems a little strange to me, but, it is also quite different.

GB

I like taking picture's on twin peak too as you know. Your blue saturation is a little strong. I recommend a little color correction. Is that your shadow in the lower right of the frame?

Jim B.

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Originally Posted by cr_mmurillo

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I preferred it before i scrolled all the way down.
The top 2/3 or so is good, with that contrast ebtween the curve of the road and the straight city grid.
But the bottom with the shadow, and your shadow, I don't think adds to the image.

I agree with the crop comments made above. It's a wonderful shot. Did you take one horizontally or just this one?

Hope you don't mind. Cropped version