Well, my lines are between your lines that are between other's lines <grin>...
It was taken intentionally on an overcast day. So it is not a
snapshot, neither was taken on a trip, it is right here in Oradea;) I
wanted to take it on an overcast day to eliminate some very unpleasant shadows. So I had to say bye-bye to the nice looking deep blue sky. It was a compromise, but I thought it is better to sacrifice the sky
rather than the nice small arhitectural ornaments.
Now you tell us <grin>... You make perfect sense to me then. I tried similar things myself but eventually I grew dissatisfied with this kind of shots. Naturally it is me speaking. Here is one example http://boris.isra-shop.com/photos/35/against-the-rules.htm where I got lucky. Except overall correction of contrast and such there is no digital alterations involved. Notice that I did not remove the poles too <grin>... But then I used the polarizer.
BL> I think I would take out the little antenna just on the right to the BL> flag on top of the building.
With all respect Boris, I wouldn't do that... it is just part of it, and I don't feel it right to take it out. But I may consider "faking the sky".
Let me then explain myself. I accept what you're saying. It was just my understanding that this is rather old building, at least definitely not a modern one. Hence the antenna on the top of it would look a little out of time. But you're of course right. Your vision and original idea is what really matters.
Thanks Frank, but as I wrote before it is not a snapshot. Maybe I
don't know how to make good arhitectural photos, that is. You and
Boris made me think to correct the sky in Photoshop. But I'm still not sure... I am reluctant to digital alterations.
I did not say you couldn't make good architectural photos! Actually I did not suggest to correct the sky in PS. I suggested something more minor. I am also rather reluctant to digital alterations. Things such as contrast correction are good, but inserting the sky is something else. Now, let me make myself clear. I am not against it. I just am not good at it and therefore I neither try it nor have my say about it. If eventually I would grow to need it, I'd learn it, I think. It is not rocket science after all.
Thank you Graywolf, at last some encouraging words, so I won't give up to shoot architecture:) I am not much into architecture myself, but I think it is an interesting subject, and I want to learn more.
I wish I could have some nice old architecture to shoot. I am planning a trip to Jerusalem where I hope to be able to take my K24/2.8 with me. Well, we'd see.
Attila, may I humbly suggest that you consider even the most discouraging comment or critique in exactly the opposite sense. If someone is saying your photo is totally bad you can always interpret it as an invitation to shoot whole lots of film and to improve and to enjoy yourself!
Just my cents.
Boris
