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emka (158198) 2011-05-13 23:01

Hi Craig,

You are my almost neighbour today. I like these black and white sails. Interesting composition, very graphic, well executed.

have a beautiful weekend

Malgo

phwall (6787) 2011-05-13 23:50

Hi Craig,
Well, you asked the question.
Here are my thoughts, at the risk of being howled down by all and sundry here on TE.

First you have to ask yourself the following, what is it about this subject that is interesting, how should it be composed to show the subject in the most interesting perspective, how will the photograph be interpreted by the viewer.
Architectural photography is exactly what the name implies, it is the art of photographing buildings, "DUH", so what are you trying to communicate here. Is it the design of the sails, the construction method or the aesthetic value of the construction. In my opinion you haven't communicated any of these points successfully with this composition. You haven't decided which of the above you want to communicate so you've gone for the shotgun approach and tried to cover all of the bases.
It's not like a landscape of an interesting scene where you have lots of different detail to show to the viewer, likewise with a portrait, say, where you can use subtle or dramatic textures of light and shade to turn the most un-photographic face into a Mona Lisa, (sorry no pun intended on our friend).
In other words you should have an idea before you take the shot of what it is intended for.
Your previous shots showing Vancouver and its environs in differing moods of light and time of day have been successful because you've had a purpose in mind when you took the shot, and that was, "to showcase Vancouver's attractions with interesting compositions and interesting subject matter". And that's putting a lot of eggs into the one broad basket.

So, let's get back to this shot, if you were photographing this for say, an architectural magazine, a sales brochure, or as a supplement on Vancouver, you would have had to think about the space it would occupy in the printed material. Which means that to an Art Director you have a huge waste of space with so much sky in the composition. That is, unless they have a couple of hundred words of body copy and a "headline" to fill up the space, not likely. So it will be cropped down to focus the attention on the "sails" themselves, not all of that sky. Now you have a reason for the shot, cropped it tells a story. Whereas in it's posted format it is neither one or the other. SEE THE WORKSHOP.

Should you have posted it, DEFINITELY YES. Why, because you've given each of us who reads your note and looks at this image a reason to think critically about the shot. And isn't that the underlying fascination of TE, discovering reasons why we like or dislike an image.
For me, I've really enjoyed writing a critique that is light years away from the usual blurb, its given the old gray matter a good working over and that's always a good thing.

Have a great weekend.
Go and shoot something as interesting as this capture.

Best wishes
Peter

vasilpro (41801) 2011-05-14 1:49

Hello Craig,
Wonderful b&w composition, excellent POV, beautiful atmosphere, very good tones and contrast.
Have a nice weekend, Vasilis.

Ninello52 (7576) 2011-05-14 3:32

Hello Craig!
The solution in B $ W is very effective! It 'actually quite nice contrast of white tents with the gray of the sky, they also appreciate the more graphic the pylons and cables elle! I like the big space you have devoted to the sky!
Regards and good weekend! Nino.

Sergiom (117241) 2011-05-14 5:29

Bonjour Craig

J'aime beaudoup cet enlignement de toiles qui est du plus bel effet graphique et répétitif. L'utilisation du noir et blanc est approprié.
Good luck to the Canuks and Luongo

Serge

npecanhuk (79329) 2011-05-14 8:54

Hi Craig!
Not enough time to write such long critiques, as did our TE mate, Peter! Specially those days, when work has taken most of my day hours! Well, I read it and, yes, it's the kind of words we'd all love to receive as one of our intentions here is to learn more about photography!
Well, as for me, I like it, but not as much as I already did with some of your other works! I agree with Lisa as to keeping the sky here! I also love it being black & white! Yes, I "bought" your idea, but maybe If I were there, I'd do things differently! Cropping the sky out wouldn't be an option int his case though, because it certainly looks good!
No bookmark format, no reflections... are you going to get many points??? Just kidding!
TFS - congrats,
Have a superb week-end with more picture taking!!!
Neyvan

bartekp (4746) 2011-05-14 11:52

Hi Craig,

Very good composition and idea for B&W. Sails look very fine on "mood" sky.

Have a nice evening

Bartek

zoomer (6) 2011-05-14 16:59

It is always frustrating to look at something and to realize that there is a great picture hidden in it but inspiration fails to show up that day.But judging from some of your previous work it will come.Looking forward to your next try.Greetings Wolf.

Bluejeans (64251) 2011-05-15 8:18

Ola Craig,
Bonita esta tua foto a preto e branco , gostei muito do grafismo dos telhados , beleza a textura das nuvens no céu, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

dkmurphys (79209) 2011-05-15 23:34

Hi Craig,
Very beautiful shot, a splendid modern composition. Interesting shapes, fine catch.
Have a great week.

buscape (6219) 2011-05-19 4:35

Hello Craig,
interesting idea to take the colourful sails in black and white. The especially like the background with the wispy clouds strolling by. It almost looks like a painted background.
Best wishes,
Helmut

ManuMay (36447) 2011-05-21 11:56

Hi Craig!

Excellent composition and a very clever use of B&W here, wonderfully done...a great graphic sense and a kind poetic this sails, sky tones gradation is superb!!


Congratulations...

Have a nice week end...

Manu