Just a BIG flagpole

[stubbsy]

This is the first of a number of series of images from my two day weekend sojourn in Canberra. Thanks to Christian, Thommo & Daniel_R for showing me the hospitality of their wonderful city.

The first and last images were taken with the Nikkor 10.5 DX fisheye and 15% defished. The middle two images were taken with the Nikkor 28-70 f/2.8




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Edit: fixed problems commented on by Geoff & Chris with the first & last shots

[Geoff]

Peter, some interesting perspectives...
The first one I like but find the bottom corner edges a little distracting.

The middle two have an abstract quality that I quite like - they look good together and probably (in my opinion) not look too good as stand alones.

My pick of the bunch tho is the last one - the curves and lines work well here as do they reflections and the people (couple on the left) give it all perspective. Nicely done mate.

[sirhc55]

Peter what Geoff said re #1 plus I find the light area on #4 a distraction. The prize goes to #2 and #3 with due regard to the saturation

[stubbsy]

Chris, Geoff

I hate you both

You have managed to point out the flaws I saw with the two fisheye images and in fact I've tried to fix both (the versions here are better than what I started with).

Obviously I have to try harder.

Chris - Your comment re: the saturation is duly noted

[Yi-P]

I really like the 2nd flagpole in the middle set of two. Great deep blue sky and leading lines straight into the blank dark sky with the pole. Very nice abstract.

ohh,
Is the first pic which got you hanged over the wall??

[obzelite]

yeah, i think the general rule is darker borders keep the viewer drawn in, lighter ones draw the eye out.

that said, i still like it. great colour in all of them

[MHD]

Wow... that fisheye gives a unique perspective on a much photographed structure!

I'm regretting not coming now... Damn thesis...

[stubbsy]

Thanks for your comments people. I must say I could have spent a whole day just taking pics inside and out of new parliament house.

[mark]

Peter,

2 & 3 for me...That being said I dont mind the compositions of the other two. Just an interesting take on the flag pole in 2 & 3 that took my eye. plus the blues look better in these two. Nice shots.

[christiand]

Peter,

the 3rd and the last shot are magnificent.
Great photos.

Cheers,
CD

[stubbsy]

Thanks Mark & Christian.

[Matt. K]

Peter
It's not really a flagpole...it's a super sensitive listening device so the pollies can her what visitors are saying about them. It also attracts lighting occasionally.

By the way...interesting point of view.