Manly - Lines, Curves, Water and Shadows

[Geoff]

This is one I revisited also. Not sure if it's a something shot or a NOTHING shot...I'd appreciate honest (harsh if necessary) critique:

I thought the conversion from colour to B&W suited the image:

[big pix]

for me I would add a lot more contrast....... nice image but lacking in pp.......I would drop out a lot of mid tones to see how it would look.......

[Glen]

I agree with BP, ramp up the contrast and maybe make the railing the level point in the image. Or go back and ask the owners to clean the ceiling, it looks dirty now, with higher contrast may look like age

[mudder]

I think the guys are right about increasing the contrast (levels and curves?) but I'd also consider cloning out the modern buildings viewed through the archway on the left (maybe copy some of the hillside viewed through the arch at the end?) and what looks like a movement sensor in the top right corner...

[Mal]

Geoff I was here on Monday, I spent a good deal of time looking at this building thinking how could I shoot it to make it work.
I gave up! So here are my thought on someone who actually got a shot off
It is very difficult to get a good frame. I was thinkning about using the colums with the artwork on them as a focal point.
I like the idea of using the arch to frame the water, but I feel that there needs to be more contrast in the shadows and the highlights. Maybe get rid of the ceiling.

[big pix]

horizion police here..........is it straight ???

[Geoff]

Thanx for your comments guys...might have a tinker over the next few days...