43 - ok, diving in the the next round C&C please!

redcargurl

Doors or Windows. what is it about doors or windows that we find interesting?
how can I convey this better?
I think in this photo the lamp distracts and covers up the stained glass window above the door. I work at a University. there are lots of old doors and windows.

thanks!

Aspecto5

Hi Erin. My first feeling of this image is that it's straight on and centered. Rules are made to be broken, but I don't think this one breaks the rule of thirds. It's definitely on theme, just lacking the wow factor of perhaps a more unique angle. And it's already been brought up on how strong images with both doors and windows in the same image will be. It doesn't bother me to have both, but just something to take into consideration depending on what judge you have at the end. Love the concept though.

sunflowerstudio

This is a tough theme, 'cause there are so many amazing picures of windows and doors out there.

There's nothing about this picture of a door that catches my eye, especially. I think the door looks like it might be interesting, and if I were photographing it, I'd try catching the light/reflections on the stained glass part of the window. More interesting light might also help.

sunflowerstudio

And, looking at the big version, this picture is quite noisy -- looks like you might have taken it at low light levels? I'd suggest going for better light and playing with this door, which has some interesting characteristics (i.e. "Education Hall", in art deco script, some interesting stuff behind the doors -- white statues? etc.)?

MarkR

Post bigger. You aren't doing anyone any favors with such a small picture. Be bold in your quest for criticism!

From what I can see, it's a perfectly nice picture of a door. You will need more than that to win a challenge, though. Show us something new and exciting about this door. Make us think about it in a way we never have before. Make it memorable. And if you can't dazzle 'em with brilliance, baffle 'em with :bs!

MrsCue

Maybe shooting this at twilight would lift the image?

red_zone

^^^ what they said... plus, it bugs me that the hanging lamp (porch light?) blocks the view of the ornamental round window.

Of course, you're definitely the more experienced photographer here, so take my C&C with a grain of salt.

dlscott56

Redcargurl, really interesting looking building. I agree that the lighting could be better here though. Also, it looks like the surrounding architecture could provide some interesting framing of the doors? How about at dusk with the lights inside the building on? Just some thoughts. Keep shooting, try a lot of different angles and crops, and ... post bigger:D.

nightpixels

I agree with others. You will need more than just a simple photograph of door, especially when there is no interesting lighting present. That handrail in the middle is quite distracting, as well. I would keep shooting.