Test shots, Univ Maryland

[UmarPk]

Dear respected members,


Here is a shot I took with my D3200, I am a beginner in photography and would appreciate your opinion. Photo was edited in post-production.



Infinity Pool, UMD by UmarPK, on Flickr


Artistic Intent: To capture the tunnel-like vision provided by the infinity pool.

EXIF Data:

Camera:	Nikon D3200
Lens:	18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 Shot at 18 mm
Exposure:	Auto exposure, Not Defined, [SUP]1[/SUP]/320 sec, f/10, ISO 400
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Date:	December 18, 2012 1:04:07PM (timezone not specified) (27 minutes, 44 seconds ago, assuming image timezone of US Pacific)
File:	3,944 × 5,904 JPEG (23.3 megapixels) 12,336,057 bytes (11.8 megabytes) Image compression: 82%
Color Encoding:	Embedded color profile: “sRGB”

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What is your assessment of the photo and what can I do to improve my photography? What do you like and dislike about the photo?



Regards

 

[fotojack]

OK.....first....I find the coloring rendition a little dull. I like the composition. There's no pop to it. Nothing about it grabs my attention other than the pool.

 

[BackdoorArts]

I'm with Jack. If the vignetting was added in post-processing I would say it detracts more than it adds, and if it wasn't added then my comment is that you need to give us some more light and color on the edges. As was said, there's nothing that stands out. Brighten the edges and maybe add some saturation and light to the water in the pool. Composition is nice. Like I said, I'm with Jack - including repeating everything he's said. LOL

 

[stmv]

chase the golden hour on either hour, morning evening, depending on what time lights up those buildings, maybe picking up some magic reflection in that long pool of water, bribe someone to get up,, strolling down the side, maybe toward the building, reflecting themselves on the day ahead,

in otherwards, make more of a story ,bring us into the picture, and show something that is not easily seen.

 

[UmarPk]

I'm with Jack. If the vignetting was added in post-processing I would say it detracts more than it adds, and if it wasn't added then my comment is that you need to give us some more light and color on the edges. As was said, there's nothing that stands out. Brighten the edges and maybe add some saturation and light to the water in the pool. Composition is nice. Like I said, I'm with Jack - including repeating everything he's said. LOL

Respected Member,

The vignetting was added in post-production as I thought that would help channel the viewer's focus to the central focal point.

chase the golden hour on either hour, morning evening, depending on what time lights up those buildings, maybe picking up some magic reflection in that long pool of water, bribe someone to get up,, strolling down the side, maybe toward the building, reflecting themselves on the day ahead,

in otherwards, make more of a story ,bring us into the picture, and show something that is not easily seen.

Respected Member, that is a great idea thank you for offering your opinion. Was there anything you did like about the photo?



Regards

 

[Rick M]

I agree with all of the above. The building needs light hitting it head on to illuminate the dark areas and bring it to life with the pond. Perhaps HDR

 

[BackdoorArts]

The vignetting was added in post-production as I thought that would help channel the viewer's focus to the central focal point.

For me, the composition does this automatically. But as the lines of the pool lead to the building it just kind of sits there. As Rick mentioned, the light in this photo would make it a great candidate for a multiple exposure, HDR image. Or use HDR tools against the single image to bring out the details hidden in the shadows. Similarly you could utilize the brush tool in Lightroom/Photoshop to lighten the darkened parts of the building and give the eyes something that stands out at the end of the pool.