Thoughts on 2 Night-Light-Scapes

jberenba

I took these at night at a retreat center i frequent. I found the lights captivating and just would like to hear if anybody thinks they are visually captivating as a scape. Thoughts?

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angevin1

Not for me Joel.

I don't find them captivating at all in this context. Context can change a simple photo quite easily.

MarkR

A variation on #1 might work with a tighter crop. I think it's an idea worth pursuing-- but the images as presented don't quite do it for me.

rteest42

I am in agreement....reshoot #1 at dusk, just after the lights come one, but with enough ambient light to brighten it a bit... the idea is cool....

torrbrae

Agree with the others - idea is excellent but need more light to brighten it up/show more of the background to fill out the scene. Just have to ensure the lights do not get burnt out.
For #2, are they close to water that will give reflections? Again could be good but need more light in the scene to fill out what looking at.

jberenba

thanks
thanks folks. will definitely try again. thanks for the input.