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rslt · Jan 18, 2020

I like this because there was a lot more to the image, to the right were stairs and more of the building.
Following one rule of B&W photos, to keep it simple, I started simplifying until I got here, which I'm happy with
Any constructive criticism welcome.

K9Kirk · Jan 19, 2020

Nice pic. Sometimes it's hard to capture in a photo the feeling one has being there. I try using me super wide 8 mm but not many people are on-board with that lens it seems.

Jeff15 · Jan 19, 2020

Nice one..........

Grandpa Ron · Jan 19, 2020

The correct framing is what you think it should be. We all select the composition that we think is best.

I think the shot is fine.

I may have brightened it up a bit, simply because I like brighter shots, not because it would be better.

TWX · Jan 21, 2020

Since you asked for some constructive criticism, I'm not sure what you intend me to look at. The benches are what you called-out in the name but the most prominent element is the foliage, but then again, discounting for a moment your stated call-out, the branches are not placed such that they command the frame either.

If it's any consolation I suffer plenty of my own compositional issues, worse when the depth of field is wide and there's potentially a lot in-focus to look at.

rslt · Jan 22, 2020

TWX said:
Since you asked for some constructive criticism, I'm not sure what you intend me to look at. The benches are what you called-out in the name but the most prominent element is the foliage, but then again, discounting for a moment your stated call-out, the branches are not placed such that they command the frame either.

If it's any consolation I suffer plenty of my own compositional issues, worse when the depth of field is wide and there's potentially a lot in-focus to look at.

Ha, yes, that makes a lot of sense now you pointed it out.
Thank you