Unfinished

[Loupey]

Any thoughts on this?

[MB1]

Nice composition but I wish the light was better, it looks overcast with no color in the sky at all.

[danic]

Very symmetrical, and sort of busy. There is a lot to look and focus on in this shot.

But I like it.

[Shebang]

I like the symmetry of this in spite of being typically an a-symetrical sort. I like the lighting. I like the colors and exposure and focus. I like the subject matter. What I don't like is wondering why the pot-less plants??

[Hexnut]

I like the composition but wish the greens "popped" more. Maybe tweak the saturation?

[susaan]

I am enjoying the strangeness of the shot,the not quite symmetrical view is intriguing.

[Loupey]

MB1- thank you for the feedback. Me too, and yes it was

danic – I appreciate your comments. Thank you.

Shebang – thanks for the keen observations. I’m guessing that the palms were put there and that the workers hadn’t yet cleaned up the dirt.

Hexnut – I’ll investigate your suggestion. Thanks!

susaan – Your comment is very useful to me.


This shot was a grab shot of an area undergoing renovation. I walked here from the other direction (behind the mirror) and didn’t think anything of the scene until I turned around. It just seemed very odd to me to see piles of dirt in an otherwise “clean” setting – like something we’re not “supposed” to come across. The lighting and lightness, I had hoped, would point towards that strangeness. Didn’t know what to think about the position of that mirror though.

Thanks again for the comments :thumbsup:

[Shebang]

Well, then, it struck me like it struck you. Why such a nice area and then two piles of dirt. I'm thinking how do you water those palms -- WHAT A MESS!

[GB1]

Sort of a gag shot . I find myself drawn more to the top roof architecture instead of the floor, which is too monotone. I think I would feel that way even if the dirt piles were not there. That roof design is almost hypnotic.

G

[Loupey]

Sort of a gag shot . I find myself drawn more to the top roof architecture instead of the floor, which is too monotone. I think I would feel that way even if the dirt piles were not there. That roof design is almost hypnotic.

G

I see what you mean about the architecture and floor. Not sure what you mean as a "gag shot" though.

[draymorton]

Loupey, I think I agree with GB about the floor. I wish it were contrastier - that the grout/spaces between the flooring popped more.

That said, I'm strangely drawn to this image. I'm glad that the sky is overcast; I'm not sure I'd have liked it as much had it been clear blue.

I like the fact that everything is, as susaan pointed out, just shy of perfectly symmetrical.

And I dig the lighting. Looks artificial (almost as though you put up a couple of big softboxes at low power, even though I know you didn't) - in a good way.

There's a lot to look at in this image - a lot graphically to take in - yet the overall feeling is serene.

I like it.

[GB1]

Not sure what you mean as a "gag shot" though.

A pun, or spoof, on the overall scene. A nice architecturally sophisticated scene, but with a couple of piles of dirt on the floor.

[Coastal Flyer]

Loupey,

I think it is a terrific shot, taking advantage of what is given to you. The pristine environment, and then two piles of dirt. If I didn't know better, I would wonder if this wasn't some kind of new-age art piece. In reality, I feel quite certain it is just what you suggest, an unfinished bit of landscape work. Love the setting and the architectural integrity of the shot. I am not bothered by the white sky, it fits well with the rest of the shot. In fact, if the sky were blue it would have changed this entire image. I don't think you would see blue regardless, given the type of glass comprising the roof.

Well done.

David

[Loupey]

draymorton - thank you very much for taking the time to share your thoughts. I appreciate it greatly!

GB1 - OK, got it

Coastal Flyer - thanks for the thoughtful response. In fact, I think you thought more about it than I did when I was shooting it Much appreciated!

[hollis]

maybe try a vertical shot to complete the arche's symmetry?

[Loupey]

maybe try a vertical shot to complete the arche's symmetry?

Good point - one which definitely would have been an interesting change. Unfortunately, there was a sprinkler pipe running just above the image shown and I was very mindful of going any higher. Thanks for commenting!

[Loupey]

I shot this yesterday. Not strong enough to stand on its own, but when paired with the first one, perhaps a funny ending?

The first one was with at 24mm. This one with a 300mm.


Thanks again, everyone

[twostep]

I actually like this last shot the best. The first one has so much it hurts my eyes. Interesting, but painful to try and sort out all the details. I really like the simplicity of the last shot. Nice framing by the door in the foreground and the stuff in the background. If you could have gotten a reflector to get a little light on his face, that would have been nice