Putting advice into practice!(2 for c&c)

[Foxx]

Took another night photograph I particularly like, but this time I took into account some advice I was given last thread...

On the subject of brights objects in dark environments, how can I bring out the most detail in the surroundings without overexposing the object?

Blend 2 images, or use supplimental lighting, like strobed light.

When I talk about composition, you should take my statements well salted, as I'm not pro in the area. However, I feel the horizontal framing is interfering with the vertical lines, and somehow the total impression of the image leaves me a bit tense. As a general rule, when I take a picture in which I know there will be vertical lines, I take it in portrait orientation.

So here is the result!

#1

What do you think? Critique please?

Also, some more fall for you:

#2

Fire away!

 

[patrickdio]

Good job with the vertical lines and portrait orientation for #1. I like the pattern but I think the picture would look better if all the lights were in focus.

I really like the colours and the door in #2. Maybe a wider shot or portrait orientation could give the door some context of where it is.

 

[KmH]

I agree the shallow DOF doesn't look very good and that all the lights should have been well within the DOF.

 

[cnutco]

Where was #1 taken?

 

[Geaux]

I really like #2, has great balance imo.

 

[Foxx]

After several re-takes I'm finally satisfied. This is as good as it's going to get.

 

[Cheikhndao]

I am jealous! I love #2, of course, I collect images of doors and windows and that one is terrific!

 

[photobykelly]

I love Photo #2, just beautiful.... love the colors. Well done