Staircases

[Overbeyond]

I think my compacts in-built flash was a bit overstretched here.
What do you think of composition etc
Tom

[McMadCow]

OB, I really would like this shot a lot more if there wasn't such pronounced grain. I like the composition very much, but I just feel like there is too much contrast and detail obscured by the grain structure. All in all, though, it's still a very interesting shot.
Good work!

[CB Photo]

The composition is great. I like the shot.

[erich6]

I wonder if having more of the bottom would give more symmetry to the shot (I think the symmetry is the strong part of the composition here).

Erich

[gahspidy]

Good shot, Tom. the symetry is strong here and works well. The persons on the stairs add good elements and the exposure is fine. i like that the spot lights are the white points in the scene. As for the grain, yes it's there but I felt that i did not mind it right from the start. you could always use a noise and grain reduction filter to smooth it out a bit. i like this as it is,good one.

[Yoyo Szeto]

Hi Tom,
Good eye! The symmetry works well. Just my opinion, the 4 people in the shot are too close together and weaken the composition a wee bit. Nice shot!
yoyo

[jar_e]

Symmetry is perfect. Yoyo also pointed out that the four people are a little too close. I'd have to agree, even if you had somebody on the far staircase, it would add alot to the picture! Nice shot and good eye,

Jared

[OldSchool]

Hey OB,

Thumbs up! I think that is a nice composition. I also don't mind the grain.

It would be interesting, though, to see it cleaner and w/o people. Maybe sometime you return with a tripod and your main camera. I could see many architectural studies of that staircase. Good find, good eye.

BR,
Tim

[bobbythebandit]

Good one ,Tom ! I agree with all the comments. Where is this ? Its not anywhere in Ireland i have been.
Bobby

[Overbeyond]

I'm sorry its taken so long for me to come back and thank you all for your comments.
MadCow;
Yes it is grainy; possibly caused by my compacts abilit to capture the scene any better. It was a huge ares to cover. Lots of speckled marble too everywhere.

Jared and Yoyo;
Yes I think different position ing of the people would have helped alright.

Gary; I'm glad you mentioned the lights because I also thought they were a great asset to the overall.
I put this through a noise remover but the end result showed little difference,

Old School; I'm afraid it was my main camera up until today when I ordered a Pentax dslr.

CB and Erich; Thanks for your comments indeed.

Bobby; It was taken inside Shanghai Museum last year.
Regards to all
Tom