chaman

Taken at Fort Pulaski, Georgia

IMG_1583 by Oscar Baez Soria, on Flickr

Canon 6D
Canon L lens 24-105mm f/4

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Thanks for looking!

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

What is the groove in the floor that mimics the arches? This is an interesting shot. I of course like the repetition. I do wish they hadn't put that square window in at the end. Exposure, compostition. Everything right on. I bet there were lots of different photos you could have taken in this place.

ediesaul

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Chaman, thanks for showing us this photo. I've been studying it for a long time. I'll tell you what I think, but please know that I am no accomplished photographer; I'm much better at critiquing than achieving.

If I saw this composition, I certainly would have been drawn to it. The repeating arches are classic. I like the details and texture. The planks are straight ahead, good leading lines to the verticals on the windows that are straight as well. However, there seems to be a distortion, which, I think, from what I've read, has to do with the wide-angle effect of the lens. Don't ask me anymore about this issue; more expert photographers may address it. The other matter I'd like to mention is lighting. If one has a limited time at a place, we can't control the natural lighting we encounter. For me, this whole photo should be about lighting, and I find the photo flat. Again, perhaps more expert photographers may chime in on whether or not this is a real issue and if something could be done in pp. Lastly, for me, I'd would have liked a bit more space on the top arch.

RedIris Loc: MN, USA

IMHO

The very thing that stands out in this tunnel of arches is the bright window at the end of the tunnel......... and it's light is blown out. Unless that's what you intended, it could be better with the Adjustment brush in Lightroom or similar program. I can barely see some object in there, so I think it can be saved.

chaman

Unless I intended to use HDR there is no way to show anything beyond the window and frankly Im not too fond of HDR. The window is too blown out to catch any details with any software, its simply nothing there but the main source of light in that space. Since I never intended to show any detail outside the window you could say I intended it that way. I do not find the light flat at all so its a matter of different opinions.

The arched grooves on the wooden floor are marks left by the canons that served as guides to move the barrel side to side.

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Meives Loc: FORT LAUDERDALE

Great subject for HDR. This would brighten the dark areas and darken the bright areas and make it more like the eye sees it. David

Nightski

Like Judy, I like the repetitive arches. I think this shot is a perfect candidate for multiple exposures. HDR. Maybe even shooting at a less bright time of day or a overcast day would be good. There are lots of shadows competing with the repetitive lines. Nice focus throughout.

Erdos2 Loc: Vancouver, WA

The image captures the location and the architecture of the rooms (bricks, arches, flooring, etc.), so it is a good shot. I like the composition, but wish there was more. It might be a bit boring just because it seems so empty, but then maybe that is the feeling when being there.

I disagree with the need for HDR in this image. The window, while bright, is minor enough and includes an expected brightness in this case. So I am not too concerned with it being the way it is. However the overall image does seem to be slightly washed out or a little bit over exposed. (just my opinion, YMMV)

Jerry

dat2ra Loc: Sacramento

I like your pic. At the risk of being a pedant though, the arcuate marks on the floor aren't "guides", they are scars from the rear wheel of the carriage, made when the gun was swiveled around its center post.