St. Anthony

TristanP

I was out doing a little shooting tonight and came across this fountain in front of a local parish - St. Anthony of Padua in Wilmington, DE. The lighting is mixed and I think it was a bit too dark when I got there, so the Shadows/Highlights really gets messy. Are these worth trying to retake? There are some nice details on the building itself that I'd like to get.

RevLinePhoto

I like #1 the different colors are interesting to me.
Nice pics.

Ryan

gluwater

I like your shots as is. I think the background could be lighter but I'm not the one to know how to do that while retaining the quality of the fountain. I would like to see a wider shot though, or maybe the first shot but extend the top. Maybe fit in the cross and the window you can see in the second shot.

just me .02
Nick

Nir

I find the 1st shot very interesting!

I like the absolute symmetry except for the raised right hand - draws all your attention to it in a very unique way. Never seen that done before (focusing attention by breaking the symmetry).

the lighting and colors are great and the dark background is an asset - it works to make the statue and fountain stand out.

A really special shot I think!

adrian_k

could be improved
that's a tough challenge you've set yourself. I think it's worth reshooting.

do a search on Luben Solev & his stacking technique.

TristanP wrote:

I was out doing a little shooting tonight and came across this fountain in front of a local parish - St. Anthony of Padua in Wilmington, DE. The lighting is mixed and I think it was a bit too dark when I got there, so the Shadows/Highlights really gets messy. Are these worth trying to retake? There are some nice details on the building itself that I'd like to get.

USAIR

TristanP

TristanP wrote:

I was out doing a little shooting tonight and came across this fountain in front of a local parish - St. Anthony of Padua in Wilmington, DE. The lighting is mixed and I think it was a bit too dark when I got there, so the Shadows/Highlights really gets messy. Are these worth trying to retake? There are some nice details on the building itself that I'd like to get.

I like the subject love the colors
Is it worth the return Yes I would return.
I never ..well very seldom get shots that I am satisfied on the first visit
I usually return a few times

To make it better I think you need to back up I like to see more of the whole scene.
I think #2 is the best of the two you posted.
Hope you return like to see the results.

Thanks
Fred