C&C:

Compaq · Sep 13, 2011

I like framing of the subject. Even though the building is the subject, that doesn't mean it has to fill the frame and having nothing obstructing the view. What the viewer can't see, they'll make up in their mind.

So, what do you think of this? Yes, there are blown highlights...and yes, there are blown blacks. It's a contrasty black and white picture. It might not look like it, but people use this building all the time. Lectures, problem solving for students, meetings - it's much used, and that might be why I like the 'abandoned' look to it...at least I get the abandoned look feeling. And I, personally, am happy with the conversion.

I think I'd like more of the grass to be in the frame. Lowered the camera and really get some depth from the wide angle by stretching out that garden in front of the house. What I focused on there was to frame the base of the tree in the lower right corner. I also find it weird that there is sunshine on both sides of the house, yet not on the corner.....?

Trehuset med hage by Anders Myhre Brakestad, on Flickr

Thanks for watching and commenting!

Raincheck · Sep 13, 2011

I woluld like this shot as an illustration in a book, but on its own it's a bit much PS although it has atmosphere!

Grtx Rain

Foxx · Sep 13, 2011

I'd have to agree with your corrections. Get lower to the ground so depth is more apparent between where you are are and the house(as well as the tree). Otherwise I like the exposure of the shot regardless of the fact that it's not "perfect"

KenC · Sep 13, 2011

I think it works well as a high-contrast image and the composition is good, especially the use of the tree. I might crop the top a little to get rid of two bright spots that draw the eye away from the house, one upper left and the other near the top of the tree trunk. The narrower format that results from the crop also enhances the composition, imo.