Landscape Shot - Critiquing Wanted

Hello Everyone,

I am new to photography and have what I believe to be a pretty good shot. Please critique to your likings and let me know how I can improve.

Camera Model: NIKON D5100
Image Date: 2012-04-13 12:31:52 (no TZ)
Lens: 18-55mm
Focal Length: 48.0mm (35mm equivalent: 72mm)
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 5.000 s
ISO equiv: 800
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Manual
Light Source: Shade
Flash Fired: Yes (Auto, return light detected)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
Software: Ver.1.00

I would crop a bit of the bottom; it's too dark and lacks any details, perhaps a panoramic?

Thanks for the suggestion. I do agree and plan on doing some PP work later on tonight.

I agree, to much dark on the bottom and I really don't see the need to the land mass on the left. I had rather see more of the lights on the bridge. Maybe wide angle covering shore to shore?

I wish I could cover shore to shore but this is a 17 mile long bridge. This is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

maybe closer to the bridge and shoot at an angle so all is visible going off into the distance.
I want to see the whole bridge and it is to far for me to drive.

I really appreciate that and promise I will not disappoint you

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Some very quick PP. What do you all think of the cropping? Too tight? Should I eliminate the black on the left? Also, feel free to modify the photo as you see fit. I love seeing different takes on a photo.

much better

th33ch0 said:

I wish I could cover shore to shore but this is a 17 mile long bridge. This is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

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Time to buy an ultrawide

I don't like horizon lines placed in the middle...9 times out of 10 that is a no no...

Would you mind cropping the orginal or showing some examples of other shots. I appreciate the assistance.

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A good point of departure for sound landscape photography is Rembrandt and his landscape drawings...

"Intercapillary Space": Rembrandt As Landscape Artist

Thanks I will read this when I return home tonight.

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This is what I see in your picture, th33ch0:

cnyram said:

Time to buy an ultrawide

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He doesn't need to use an ultra-wide angle lens to cover a 17mile bridge Rick. Ultra-wide angle lens doesn't help at all.
All what he needs is make a panoramic image after taking multiple shots of that bridge. This way easier but it really works.

Well just got back again and did some more shots. Here is my attempt at a Panoramic. Never have done one before so let it rip!

AperturePriority said:

He doesn't need to use an ultra-wide angle lens to cover a 17mile bridge Rick. Ultra-wide angle lens doesn't help at all.
All what he needs is make a panoramic image after taking multiple shots of that bridge. This way easier but it really works.

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Intended as a bit of a joke . I need to get out and try some panos, what programs have you used for stitching?

th33ch0 said:

Well just got back again and did some more shots. Here is my attempt at a Panoramic. Never have done one before so let it rip!

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It's very dark, but I like it


There is no place like 127.0.0.1

nice