Hi!
Boris, I really like this one. I don't agree that the tonality is
wrong, as you have, at least on my monitor, both extreme highlights and
deep black shadows. Others have talked about cropping it, but I think
it would be hard to do without either placing the lectern too close to
the frame or losing the subtle lighting in the top right corner.
Compositionally, the placing of the lectern and the angles of the chairs
is perfect: I might want a visual conclusion to that eye-line, as I then
find nothing at the end of it except the pillars and windows (the
crucifix on the altar is just a little off-line).
Overall, I'd be very happy to have taken this one!
Oh, so I misplaced the crucifix... I see your point. When I got to
editing (which by the way happened yesterday) I realized I have a kind
of dialog between lectern and crucifix which I found was very
interesting...
I see what you're saying... In fact, as far as cropping goes, I realize
this is rather tight shot as it is and 18 mm being my widest lens...
(Pentax, if you hear me - produce the full frame camera, will you please?)
I hope one day to be able to try this shot again...
As a side note - just finished re-reading "Da Vinci Code"... Now that I
can relate to some of the places mentioned in the book, such as
Westminster, it is even more fun!
Thanks!
Boris
