Few architectural snapshots

[krpolak]

Few more snapshots. Comments and impresions welcome!

Regards,

K.Polak

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[Alpha_7]

I like these Krystian, I find shots 1 and 2 are stronger then the last two, you do have a great eye for interest architecture.

[ozczecho]

#2 is the pick for me, eventhough the shadow on the left hand side is starting to creep across. Like Alpha said, you have a great eye.

[Sheetshooter]

Krystian,

I must concur that #2 is the hero here. The others seems to lack your signature minimalist distillation.

Cheers,

[marcotrov]

#2 and #4 Krystian. Great shots. A bit of mood, nice lines and shadow play.
marco

[krpolak]

Thanks guysfor comments!

Well, for me each shot is different:

#1 shows great, detailed architecture. I am pleased look at that even if photo at itself is not perfect

#2, as you mentioned Sheetshooter, is a minimalist distillation of spotted architectural element. I start to be a bit tired of that kind of photography. Propably its time to move on.

#3 catches me as a modern castle.

#4 is record of something I found sometime ago. I am not sure if this shot fully works, but wanted to give it a go.

Thanks again,

K.Polak

[stubbsy]

Krystian

#4 is the standout for me. I like the contrast between the two buildings. Horizontals hitting verticals etc. A very strong image.

[leek]

Krystian,
I like #1, though I don't precisely know why - did you straighten that shot to correct the vertical distortion???
#2 has an appeal due to the interplay of 2 diagonals...
#3 - I think that I can see the turret in your mind's eye...
#4 Wins for me due to the interraction of the vertical and the diagonal that is really horizontal

[krpolak]

Leek,

I like #1, though I don't precisely know why - did you straighten that shot to correct the vertical distortion???

Realy just a bit. I stand far away so there was almost no perspective distortion. I recon that this photo catches with regular complexity, mixed of architectural styles, its vertical building up and worn out texture. Just together brings me memories from fantasy literature etc

#2 has an appeal due to the interplay of 2 diagonals...

I agree. Plus heavy shadow makes this metal gates even more havier.

#3 - I think that I can see the turret in your mind's eye...

Or maybe rather the last tower, final defence point. Also somehow looks like a superstucture of WWII ships.

#4 Wins for me due to the interraction of the vertical and the diagonal that is really horizontal

I found what was wrong with this image. Balance between the two part didn't work. Right building was too dominat due to its strong apearance. So to keep the image balanced it has to take less space. Here is second version. For me looks better now .

Regards,

K.Polak

[Alpha_7]

The second crop is much improved, previously I was struggling to appreciate this shot, but now given this slightly different take on it I really like it.

Amusingly the building on the right now reminds me of a boiled sweet or a black and white barber's pole.

[PiroStitch]

I prefer the first two. The first one at first didn't look that great to me but the front portion then popped out...heheh technically speaking

I like the repetitive play of the shadows and how the top shadows nearly run parallel with the patterns of the doors. The shadows on the ground seem to mimic the patterns on the door as well.

Definitely well spotted

[Sheetshooter]

#2, as you mentioned Sheetshooter, is a minimalist distillation of spotted architectural element. I start to be a bit tired of that kind of photography. Propably its time to move on.

Krystian,

That is highly commendable. It is ALWAYS time to move on. There is so much work about done either by those caught in a rut or those lacking your intellect, wit and visual acuity that the dangers of stagnation inundate us and are to be abhorred.

But moving on brings with it periods of transformation during which new approaches and aspirations must coalesce and solidify. These periods of transition can be most beneficial if you accept and identify that momentary shortfalls are just that - momentary and lacking. The experience of that propels you into new territory.

Your work is one of the few reasons for my participation in this site and I would hate to see you lose your edge. Your eye is still recognising the potential but in shots such as #1 you have settled for the simple and immediate solution rather than thinking through the process and optimising the timing, the light and the essence of the motif. Perhaps I am harsh, but I would not be if I did not know that you are far more capable than a couple of these shots indicate. I realise that you did call your thread Architectural Snapshots but snapshots are not your province - leave them to those who struggle to perceive anything else.

You have a gift that others can only dream of and so, in my opinion, you owe it to yourself to push the envelope rather than sit safely padded and protected in a package of complacency. As usual I anticipate your next offering with enthusiasm.

Cheers,

[krpolak]

Thanks guys again for your valuable comments and especially for you Sheetshooter. As I mentioned before I always appreciate your response.

Talking about #1, you are right. I didnt take my time to make this photo. This is why I called it snapshot, simply because it is even if its appearance is impresive.

I feel I will leave architecture for a moment and jump back to new worlds and broken puppets

Regards,

K.Polak

[Sheetshooter]

Kristian,

There are snapshots and there are snapshots. Some are extraodimary in that the motif flourishes with minimal interference from the photographer - a genre that I may well pursue myself once I get settled and can go out with just my 5D. The other type is little short of an abomination; all too frequently touted - and not always as a snapshot I am grieved to report.

Your photographs are generaly eloquent and get straight to the point - irrespective of the subject matter I see that as the goal ffor you to continue to aim for. The works of many others are just visual gobbledygook - undeveloped baby talk through the eyes and infused along the way with hubris and ego - I'd be loathe to see you go there: it's just an elephants' graveyard for technology and art.

Cheers,