Gate to Heaven...or Hell?

themonko · Feb 2, 2005

Took this from my roof the other day. I like it, but don't think it is GREAT. Was hoping I could get another opinion. Let me know how this image sits in your lap.

2Stupid2Duck · Feb 2, 2005

I love the sky. There is something about the houses and stuff that I don't dig on - but that may be a personal thing.

Blackswann · Feb 2, 2005

I agree with 2stupid2duck the shot is excellent, your drawn in by the beautiful fan of light at the top then it is anticlimaxed by the dark houses... don't know whether you should crop or lighten....mmmmm.

Any other ideas out there?

Rob · Feb 2, 2005

IMHO, crop at the orangey horizon to make a wide pan type shot. Bit of USM possibly to crisp the edges of the cloud.

Rob

themonko · Feb 2, 2005

Thanks for the comments.

How does this crop hold ya?

themonko · Feb 2, 2005

Played around a little and thought I would post...

I don't think I like this version, but someone might?

2Stupid2Duck · Feb 3, 2005

Wow. I don't mind it actually. I was gunna suggest completely darkening the bottom.

Rhubarb · Feb 3, 2005

Really diggy the second one, great shot!

I had some really interesting cloud formation near my place today but alas I left my camera & kit and a friends house

messier · Feb 3, 2005

i really like the original the separation between the pure (Heaven) light on the top and the smoggy yellow (Hell) light on the bottom. i wouldnt change it at all.

airgunr · Feb 3, 2005

I think I like the cropped version. I was thinking that having the buildings lighter like on the 3rd one would be better but after seeing it I think I like the cropped one best.

mal · Feb 3, 2005

It's a shame there isn't a stronger skyline in that scene, then you could crop most of the houses and just have what's silouhetted on the horizon. As it is though, I'd say go with the panorama type cropping.

Rob · Feb 4, 2005

The version without the houses is *exactly* what I meant. I'm not big on PS to alter images, only to enhance what is already there for printing or web reproduction.

themonko · Feb 4, 2005

Robhesketh - I agree with you on PS work...but sometimes it's fun.

Thanks everyone for the comments. If anyone else has anything to add, please feel free.