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    Window from the Conservatory- Does it work?

    Hi All,

    Here is another "window" picture, which I shot at the SF Conservatory of Flowers back in June.

    This pic has been cropped down from its original- as I figured focusing a little more on the details of one window would be more effective than, say, 20 windows. I've also adjusted levels slightly and upped contrast a tad in Photoshop.

    Does this work? Is it interesting and composed enough?
    These windows really reflected how I felt in there, its about 85 degrees and 100% humidity. These windows just looked slimy, gross and increased my sense of feeling trapped in that hot humid place. (I really did have a good time there! ;) )

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    Quote Originally Posted by villenadecorte
    Hi All,

    Here is another "window" picture, which I shot at the SF Conservatory of Flowers back in June.

    This pic has been cropped down from its original- as I figured focusing a little more on the details of one window would be more effective than, say, 20 windows. I've also adjusted levels slightly and upped contrast a tad in Photoshop.

    Does this work? Is it interesting and composed enough?
    These windows really reflected how I felt in there, its about 85 degrees and 100% humidity. These windows just looked slimy, gross and increased my sense of feeling trapped in that hot humid place. (I really did have a good time there! ;) )

    Critique away

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    VillenaDeCorte
    Without the explantion the picture conveys a chilly wintery feeling for me. I don't think there is a strong enough point of interest for the shot to stand on it's own. Sorry. Maybe a larger print would show more.

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    Thank you

    Thanks Chunk- Funny you mention that- chilly wintery thing- because I was thinking when I reviewed this, if there was only a way to make it look hot and humid!
    Here is a shrunken down version of the original.... I wasnt impressed with the total shot
    (I was not allowed to bring in tri-pods or equipment- strollers aren't allowed either agh!), so I thought maybe cropping out some would add interest. Oh well!

    Thanks again for looking/commenting!

    VillenaDeCorte



    Quote Originally Posted by Chunk
    Without the explantion the picture conveys a chilly wintery feeling for me. I don't think there is a strong enough point of interest for the shot to stand on it's own. Sorry. Maybe a larger print would show more.
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    Quote Originally Posted by villenadecorte
    Thanks Chunk- Funny you mention that- chilly wintery thing- because I was thinking when I reviewed this, if there was only a way to make it look hot and humid!
    Here is a shrunken down version of the original.... I wasnt impressed with the total shot
    (I was not allowed to bring in tri-pods or equipment- strollers aren't allowed either agh!), so I thought maybe cropping out some would add interest. Oh well!

    Thanks again for looking/commenting!

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    frightening

    looks like a scary trip ;)
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    Looks like a set from a horror movie...
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    Looks like it went from cold to hotter than the hinges!!
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