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Budapest Reflections

© Stephen Shoff

Budapest Reflections

Uploaded: February 25, 2012

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f/4.0, 1/100 sec, ISO 200; EF 17-40 f/4L

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Stephen Shoff February 26, 2012

I was really taken with the reflections of the old in the new. #1445562

Stephen Shoff February 26, 2012

A broader view of the courtyard of Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest. #10002054

Aimee C. Eisaman February 26, 2012

This is really a neat image Stephen! I like the connection you made with the old/new. Some may say to lighten the shadows in this, but I would say not to. There is enough detail to see what is in the foreground, but not to be distracted by it. I like how the spaces between the window areas seem to get taller or shorter depending on which direction you are viewing it from. :~) #10002356

Dale Hardin February 26, 2012

I really like reflective images Stephen and this is a beaut. I much prefer the second image because it is a more interesting composition and contains much for to look at especially as it pertains to the reflections. #10002550

Dale Hardin February 26, 2012

I forgot to mention that on the second image the eye is beautifully lead into the scene. #10002555

Michael Kelly level-classic February 26, 2012

Stephen, I find I am in agreement with Dale. While the reflections in the first shot are interesting, the second post is a very elegant photo. It still has the reflections, but a lot more interest and great composition. Aimee knows some of us, and I do think the first shot would benefit from a slight lightning of the shadows. That should not hurt the reflection or cause a distraction in my opinion. #10002804

Jeff E Jensen February 26, 2012

I agree that the second image is a stronger image and does a great job moving you through the image. Very cool. #10003094

Stephen Shoff February 26, 2012

Great comments, folks. Thank you, Aimee, for identifying my primary intent for this image. I had already opened the shadows some, but I didn't want to go further because I didn't want it to be about the people or an identifiable place. I had left the foreground in only because I hadn't found a way to remove it!

Thank you, too, Dale/Mike/Jeff for your comments. I hadn't recognized the supporting post its compositional strengths. I posted it as an informational/contextual picture. I also just wanted to show you that roof on the church.

You also, along with an article in this month's Outdoor Photographer, helped me focus on my personal goal for this image -- I was trying for an abstract comprised of the strong graphical elements of the modern architecture overlaid by the the softer forms of the older. The article helped point out that an abstract (of this nature) needs to eliminate contextual, real size relationships, and any extraneous elements. The color of the clouds even as wonderful as they were, along with the foreground were weakening my intent. I don't know that I have an image that accomplishes my goal even though I have a number of them, but does this crop and de-emphasis of color help? #10003240

Dale Hardin February 26, 2012

I agree Stephen that the redoux helps achieve your abstract goal much better then the original post. #10004549

Rita K. Connell level-classic February 27, 2012

your original post: I like alot I like the tones and the reflection is wonderful. I agree with aimee I wouldn't open the shadow anymore because your eyes goes right to the reflection and pretty much stays there which is what this is all about. while your open courtyard shot documents your location better but for the purpose of this image. I like your original over edited one. your clarity is very nice as always #10006791

Aimee C. Eisaman February 27, 2012

I still like the first post best even after hearing your intentions. I don't see the color as a negative. I see it as an additional way to separate the new and old architecture. If you want to get deep about it you could say that the Golden light of the sun could signify the sun setting on the past. While the dim cool light of the new could be the breaking of dawn in the future. :~) #10007162

Beth Spencer February 27, 2012

I like the original, even after reading all the discussion. I love the reflections and lines in it. I also like the colors the best in this one. #10009503

Stephen Shoff February 27, 2012

Aimee, that is a level of abstraction I hadn't reached.

Aimee's Title: Our Golden Past

Thank you for all your feedback. #10009578


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