Old bridge, looking for C&C

WildBlue

Old bridge...

Looking for C&C mainly, included are the orignal and the crop/B&W conversion.

Yes, I have thick skin, be brutal.

Oh, and hi everyone, I'm new... :huh:rofl

1. Original



2. Crop/Conversion

jiro

Welcome to dgrin from a fellow newbie, too.

I think your cropped version looks better. I also think that you can still crop it tighter and add some more contrast and structure to the image to bring out the details of the bridge.

Richard

jiro wrote: »

Welcome to dgrin from a fellow newbie, too.

I think your cropped version looks better. I also think that you can still crop it tighter and add some more contrast and structure to the image to bring out the details of the bridge.

I'd crop it to an 8x10 ratio eliminating the bottom and boost the contrast some more. It's a lovely capture and is worth a little more work.

Oh, and welcome to Dgrin .

NewEnglandMoments

Well call me different lol.. I like the Original ... just for the fact that it gives a better base and foundation , ( Bottom Frame ) for the structure.. it also shows the water.. by base , I say , look at the tree closest to trestle... in the original , its grounded, some earth around it ... also furthest trestle, better foundation..

I do however prefer the B+W , adds to the Grit of this old Gem..

WildBlue

Thanks for the input...

here it is with more contrast.

Thoughts?

billseye

I like the second one better. Not sure the water at the base really adds too much to the image. The increased contrast is an improvement as well. Nice atmosphere. Feels cold and mysterious.