Choices, Choices...!

[Bend The Light]

I have a competition coming up, and once again, I can't decide on my second image...

The competition is "Architecture & Record", so images showing architecture, or shots that record things (club rules say "You could almost rebuild the subject by looking at the record shot"). Basically, artistic interpretation is frowned upon in this catagory, the catagory is more functional...

So, given these few options, what do you think is the one to enter? And why?

Thanks in advance of your great advice.


Plaque at Much Wenlock Priory sRGB by http://bendthelight.me.uk, on Flickr


Wentworth Castle Tower sRGB by http://bendthelight.me.uk, on Flickr


Wall at Wenlock Priory sRGB by http://bendthelight.me.uk, on Flickr


Plaque at Lealholm Hall sRGB by http://bendthelight.me.uk, on Flickr

Thank you.

 

[The_Traveler]

#3, - reasonably framed, exposed and interesting pattern
#1 and #4 are just record shots of architectural carvings - not much interest or originality.
#2 is pretty standard shot, not particularly interesting or well-composed

 

[Frequency]

Architecture is sculptures into which you can enter ...yet i think pure sculptures need be kept aside if the competition is for architecture

Among the four images, a photographer's contribution is best in the second i feel
Of course i liked them all

Regards :thumbsup:

 

[Trever1t]

#3

Composition is good. Perhaps a little more process to get the dimension to 'pop' but it's my favorite from the set.

 

[c.cloudwalker]

#3

 

[Bend The Light]

#3, - reasonably framed, exposed and interesting pattern
#1 and #4 are just record shots of architectural carvings - not much interest or originality.
#2 is pretty standard shot, not particularly interesting or well-composed

Thanks. "just" Record shots are accepted in this competition, so the plaques do fit the criteria. I am swayed towards the wall, however, so we agree somewhat.

Cheers.

 

[Bend The Light]

Architecture is sculptures into which you can enter ...yet i think pure sculptures need be kept aside if the competition is for architecture

Among the four images, a photographer's contribution is best in the second i feel
Of course i liked them all

Regards :thumbsup:

Thank you. The competition SHOULD read "Architecture OR record" I think...record shots, such as the plaques, are acceptable.

Thanks for your opinions, however, they are always welcome.

 

[Bend The Light]

#3

Composition is good. Perhaps a little more process to get the dimension to 'pop' but it's my favorite from the set.

Thank you...working on the "pop" as we speak.

 

[Bend The Light]

#3

Thanks.

 

[Bend The Light]

I reworked #3, and also did another image, the painted Cherub on the ceiling at a local castle...Now I can't decide between these two!


Wall Detail at Wenlock Priory - CM by http://bendthelight.me.uk, on Flickr


Cherub on the Ceiling at Bolsover 1920px wide by http://bendthelight.me.uk, on Flickr

 

[KenC]

That's a great cherub, but I think the first is a better photo. I might darken the upper left to even out the lighting, either using a gradient on a brightness adjustment layer, or just painting on the layer.

 

[Bend The Light]

Just in case anyone is interested, my "Wall Detail at Wenlock Priory scored 15.74 and the winning image scored 15.94.
I didn't come second or 3rd, however, as there were two images with 15.89 which just knocked me out of the top 3.
There were 34 entries in total, however, so not bad.

I used my last, possibly oversharpened, edit...and this was a good choice! The projector needs replacing, and the sharpness counterracted the less-than suitable projection.
Cheers