Pulling Back

[stubbsy]

I have a dilemma. I find the Sydney Opera House a tantalising mistress - everyone has had her yet she tempts me still

Last Saturday was no exception and the three images below all appeal to me. Trouble is I can't decide whether up close or pulled back a little makes for a stronger image. That's where you guys come in - tell me what image is the most compelling for you (or are all 3 just crap)

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[leek]

All three look good to me Peter, but the composition of 1 & 3 in particular seems to work well... Well done... You did well to find something not commonly seen.

[fozzie]

Hi Peter,

I personally prefer the third. Displaying strong lines of the 'Mistress' together with depth of the over hang of the high pitch shell. Looks like you are mastering the D700

[biggerry]

Interesting shots Peter, al very similiar compositions and the ones that stands out, and only by a nose, is #1, there is a definite feel of patterns and juxtaposed lines (man.. I have sooo wanted to use that word for sooo long now ) and I feel this is more prevalent in the first then the others.

All the images seem to have some banding in teh blue sky, or is that just my end?

I find the Sydney Opera House a tantalising mistress - everyone has had her yet she tempts me still

I could say something...but I had better not

[wendellt]

i'll never get tired of shooting the opera house

the first image is the best by far because
1. It has alot of architectural element dimensions, the sweeping sails, the windows, the staircase and the foundation
all of these things you have framed with skill in 1 image

2. The angle it is taken at shows artistic flair and lots of thought. It also portrays the subject differently and it's not obvious that its the opera house.

3. the crop is great because unlike the 2nd image you have cropped out the metal bar at the right side that is out of place and destroys the synergy between all the elements

All i would do is desaturate the blue sky so its more like a darker grey blue to make it look more dramatic, the tone of the sky looks too vibrant and sort of unreal

the 3rd image is good but somehow the centering of the subject doesn't fondle the mind

[petermmc]

No 1 stands out for me. The straightish lines of the bottom section reflect stability and the curve of the top reflects creativity. Nicely done. Sky is also beautiful. Might be interesting in B&W.

Peter Mc

[CraigVTR]

2. The angle it is taken at shows artistic flair and lots of thought. It also portrays the subject differently and it's not obvious that its the opera house.

Wendell beat me to it. It is obviously architectural but unless you know the opera house it can keep you guessing.

[Matt. K]

Peter
Both #1 and #2 work very well. The composition in #3 is a little weak because of the white mass on the bottom left hand corner. It weakens the image by dragging the eye down to that point.

[ozimax]

I prefer #1. It could be any building, but it's the SOH from a unique angle. Very different and very nice.

[aim54x]

Another different point of view! I like!

[gstark]

Peter,

For me it's #1. Hands down.

First of all, it's somewhat misleading, as it almost looks like it could be a bridge of some sort, but it's also one that passes muster as something that EnergyPolice would approve of, as clearly, there's been little that you've done in post to achieve this outcome.

[Ant]

I have to agree with #1. I like 1 and 3 as a set though, you look at 1, wonder what it is, look at 3 and then the penny drops!

[colin_12]

Peter this may not help but I prefer #1 and #3. Would hedge toward #1 more though.

[stubbsy]

Thank you all for your comments.

All the images seem to have some banding in teh blue sky, or is that just my end?

I noticed that too Gerry. It's in the jpeg versions, but not the original. Nothing I could do could eliminate it so I gave up.

it's also one that passes muster as something that EnergyPolice would approve of, as clearly, there's been little that you've done in post to achieve this outcome.

Well I did straighten it a little, but I think I'd pass muster with this one.

I've taken the advice on board and slightly reworked #1 to lighten and slightly desaturate the sky. Here's the result (it's also a slightly wider crop). As seems to be the consensus my preference is for #1 and then #3.

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