Too dark?

[stubbsy]

This is an image I've struggled with. It was taken directly into the sun with my 10.5 fisheye lens so the foregorund buildings etc are quite dark (and I like that). The challenge for me was getting sufficient detail in the foreground to maintain interest. I'd be interested in your opinions. You can see a larger version by clicking the image.

Thanks in advance.

[sirhc55]

I really like this image Peter but found that when I scrolled the page so that the top left and right intrusions were removed it became a better visual image.

[stubbsy]

I really like this image Peter but found that when I scrolled the page so that the top left and right intrusions were removed it became a better visual image.

Thanks Chris. This is a different shot, but with the tighter crop.

[zafra52]

Peter, I think this last installsment is a huge improvement over all. It is a beautifull, if stark image.

[sirhc55]

[Wink]

Looks good.

Perhaps take a brighter shot and use the gradient tool in Lightroom to darker the upper part while keeping a bit of light in the lower part.

[sheepie]

I like these Peter - both of them

I think they work really well as B&W's. The dark detail offsets well with the massively blown sky (knowing you, that must have been really hard for you to deal with - I'm impressed they didn't get deleted on camera! ).

[inmotion]

Hi Stubsy was the image a raw file?? or just use photoshop and layers to lighten the areas you are interested in??
Jim

[inmotion]

Stubbsy I had a tweek in cs4 am happy to post if you want--jim

[surenj]

Ahh.. Love it as it is Peter...

[stubbsy]

Stubbsy I had a tweek in cs4 am happy to post if you want--jim

Jim

Feel free. And to answer your other question - it's a raw file and was processed in both PSCS and Lightroom using the Silver Efex Pro plugin. This is the original of the last shot before I tinkered with it:

[Geoff]

Stubbsy - the b&w rework/crop is a fanastic image! I really like this. Strong and bold. Good suggestion by Chris.

[inmotion]

HI Stubbsy I will post my image later tonight ,Ihave tryed to maintain the dark look but limitations with the file as posted,I like the effect of a darkish building but with hihlights down the angle of the sun--jim

[aim54x]

I quite like the original...maybe with a bit more detail on shadow side of the building. But you have done a marvelous job of making something out of the ordinary.