Hi folks, I'm back again. I hurt my back badly in January and could not even sit at the computer, let alone take any pictures. I can now manage the computer for a short time but am still not able to get any new pictures, so I am using the archives at the moment.
This picture was shot in 2016 in the city of Durham in the north east of England. I just like the view of the Bella Italia restaurant under the bridge with the Cafe Rouge up on the roadway over the bridge. The image was shot on my Nikon D 7100 camera using a wide range 18-200 zoom at 56 mm. Exposure was 1/25 at f/11 with ISO 200. My PP software is ON1 RAW and I applied NoNoise AI at default settings then I tried the Brilliance AI button as a starting point for processing. It gave me some small adjustments that needed no further work so I cropped to get a better composition and here it is.
3 comments posted
Bill Buchanan
I'm sorry to hear about your back. I took a stupid fall in early June and have had a similar experience. I like the composition of this scene. The balance between the building and the bridge is very good. I would like to see a little more space around the building. It seems a little crowded in the upper left corner. The red sign in the lower right makes for an attention grabber. Posted: 07/08/2026 15:05:14
Dr Isaac Vaisman
Guy, I am glad that you are getting better slowly but steadily. That was my all around lens with my firs Digital Nikon, the D300 DX (crop) sensor. I took a lo of images with them.
As you describe, I also like the bridge separating both restaurants. It looks like a very quite and peaceful place. Nice colors, good DOF and sharpness. Posted: 07/08/2026 15:08:04
R Gary Butler
Guy, I'll reiterate, with the previous two of said. We're glad to see your image back even if you're digging into the archives. You've certainly pulled out a good one. Bill mowed the balance of the bridge between the two buildings is exceptional. The colors are realistic. I don't know if you were entering exhibitions when you took this picture, but it certainly would be an acceptance if not an award winner. Well done. Posted: 07/11/2026 13:43:20
