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Urbaness sunset Brisbane

Postby Grev on Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:50 am

These are my first image postings, so take it easy on me please. :oops: :lol:

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Brisbane sunset

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A taste of urbaness
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Postby Oneputt on Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:00 pm

Your first image doesn't do a lot for me, but I like the second. Colours and exposure are really good, however I am not sure about the horizontal rails. It would be good if you could clone them out.
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Postby Matt. K on Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:26 pm

The first image is weakened by an empty foreground. IE Nothing but water. Usually a good idea to avoid doing that.
The second image has a lovely mood about it and I would love to take a model there for a shoot. Thanks for posting.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:38 pm

I have to agree that the first shot is a little weak.. not much happening and the I feel to far away from the some-what interesting bits..

#2 Now this is much better, nicely exposed... love the spider webs and the 'urban decay', great sense of atmoshphere... and I agree... find a pretty girl (or guy) and bring her back here for a photo shoot :)
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Postby Grev on Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:14 pm

Thanks guys, I like the real comments. :)
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Postby Killakoala on Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:33 pm

I likewise agree witht eh comments above but will add.

#1 - Does have a repeating pattern in it (the lights on the bridge) and the bridge being a leading line (to where?) but lacks in appeal. A play with colours in Photoshop could enhance the image somewhat as could some severe cropping, ala panorama.

#2 - I like this image. The rail adds to the urbanity of the image. The graffiti and the old peeling paint emphasises it further.
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Postby avkomp on Fri Dec 16, 2005 2:49 pm

like the second image a lot.

The only thing for me though is the bright lamp and would tone it down a little if it were mine.

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Postby DionM on Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:05 pm

Second one great.

First one lacks something to catch your fancy, plus it appears out of focus?

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