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I think your self-critique was right, is this an image of the ball OR St Paul's? The second ball is cut in half, and the movement of the girl is out of the frame which spoils the composition a little. What about moving to your left and capturing the image of St Paul's in the ball?
Dave
Dave
Thanks dave!
Maybe I should try and de-emphasised St Paul's a little?
The blurry girl exiting on the left I really like in this image... or is that just me?!
Following your suggestion, I just tried enlarging the ball area in the original file - but can't actually see St Paul's; in its place is the reflection of myself taking the shot.
Very much appreciate your comment
Cheers -- Steve
PS: the girl is fully within frame on the screen I'm viewing it on.
Maybe I should try and de-emphasised St Paul's a little?
The blurry girl exiting on the left I really like in this image... or is that just me?!
Following your suggestion, I just tried enlarging the ball area in the original file - but can't actually see St Paul's; in its place is the reflection of myself taking the shot.
Very much appreciate your comment
Cheers -- Steve
PS: the girl is fully within frame on the screen I'm viewing it on.
Quote:One question. Is St Pauls precisely facing down this walkway, parallel, or is it on a street thats at an angle to this walkway? I want to figure out if the angle of the pavers is because you were shooting at an angle?
W
St Pauls was directly in front of me as I took the shot. That might be clearer in Version 2 (uncropped).
I also have shots from further back which might clarify its position relative to the walkway.
Cheers -- Steve
Quote:One question. Is St Pauls precisely facing down this walkway, parallel, or is it on a street thats at an angle to this walkway? I want to figure out if the angle of the pavers is because you were shooting at an angle?
W
Uploaded V3 showing scene further back. Hope that helps.
Cheers -- Steve
Hi Steve.
You didnt upload your exif data, so Im guessing this is a crop factor camera with a very wide angle lens. I also walked around using Google Maps!
The problem I saw with the first upload is that there were many planes competing for attention; the lines in the paving stones, the Cathedral, the leaning verticals, - a bit confusing. But with your last shot, I had a better idea, and whats compounds the issue for the first is a lot of lens distortion, including quite a bit of barrel (bulge) distortion, which when sorted out, leaves enough of the shot left to make a decent crop.
Ive uploaded V1 with mods done, and includes a little more contrast for the Cathedral, and a brighter foreground. Its a 5 X 7 aspect ratio
But, I think V3 could be the better shot, and applying the same lens corrections to this one, Ive uploaded mod2. This is a 10 X 8 aspect ratio. The frames are added in both to make up for the amount of image lost to cropping to sot out distortions.
What focal length did you use?
Regards
Willie
You didnt upload your exif data, so Im guessing this is a crop factor camera with a very wide angle lens. I also walked around using Google Maps!
The problem I saw with the first upload is that there were many planes competing for attention; the lines in the paving stones, the Cathedral, the leaning verticals, - a bit confusing. But with your last shot, I had a better idea, and whats compounds the issue for the first is a lot of lens distortion, including quite a bit of barrel (bulge) distortion, which when sorted out, leaves enough of the shot left to make a decent crop.
Ive uploaded V1 with mods done, and includes a little more contrast for the Cathedral, and a brighter foreground. Its a 5 X 7 aspect ratio
But, I think V3 could be the better shot, and applying the same lens corrections to this one, Ive uploaded mod2. This is a 10 X 8 aspect ratio. The frames are added in both to make up for the amount of image lost to cropping to sot out distortions.
What focal length did you use?
Regards
Willie
Willie... you are a legend! Thank you so much!
Now that you have made it so clear, I agree with every point you make.
V1... I can now see I was also too intent on getting the girl in. Your version is better
V3... I never even considered as a good shot. I like your version
BTW, I was using Sigma set at 10mm.
I now feel I was too focused on certain aspects. I will learn from this.
Cheers -- Steve
Now that you have made it so clear, I agree with every point you make.
V1... I can now see I was also too intent on getting the girl in. Your version is better
V3... I never even considered as a good shot. I like your version
BTW, I was using Sigma set at 10mm.
I now feel I was too focused on certain aspects. I will learn from this.
Cheers -- Steve
This is going to show how subjectivity effects us all. After the technical bit - you cannot change the laws of physics, Jim!, we have the other bit. Do you like it? For me, v1. It is the most interesting angle with the silver ball well placed and the blurred girl an entry point. I would prefer her all in the frame though.
Paul
Paul
And thank you for uploading mods. 
