Underlit city

[Ctn]

Last photo for me today, same city (Dinant).

[MB1]

I like the idea and where you placed the sun in the frame but there just isn't enough detail in the foreground.

This situation is why they make split ND filters and why so many try HD image blending.

[Ctn]

I agree MB. Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately i dont have those filters yet..

How about this BW version? Alot more foreground and a nice atmosphere if you ask me.

[Greg McCary]

I like the second edit the most. The lack of color in the first, may as well make a B&W. I also like the mood, the haze, the distant mist and the populated crowded small town.
How ever I do wish I could see more detail in the town. Personally I find it hard to do anything with the sun when it gets to the point it is at. Even an ND grad is going to have a hard time saving detail in the fore ground. Also the sun as is looks ok for a small web image but if you print it large you will basically have a white blob and no detail.
I think it best to wait until the sun is just at the horizon and shooting a very wide shot so you can reduce it's size and it won't dominate so much space. Plus it will help give you more detail where you need it. Nice idea....

[Adamo]

Agree, B&W conversion better! I also notice that your sensor has a few dirty spots. Easily removed in LR or PS. Great attempt at breaking the rules

[Ctn]

Thanks for all the pointers. Ill keep them in mind.

[Greg McCary]

Thanks for all the pointers. Ill keep them in mind.

Just remember it's my opinion and how I would handle a shot like this. It doesn't mean it's the right way. A big part of learning is to find your style. Not mine. Take what I post with a grain of salt. When posting in critiques you are going to get all kinds of advise. Weed out what you think helps and what you disagree with. Thanks for posting.
I enjoy the shot.

[Ctn]

Greg,

Don't worry about that. All views/advice is very much appreciated as a am a beginning photographer (i own a camera for exactly 1 year now). Eventho i might not agree with what you are saying i add all the critique i get to my knowledge, expanding the diffirent techniques i can use to take a picture.

So thanks.