Peter Hornbostel, MPSA
About the Image(s)
I took this photo in August in Osterode (Germany). Half timbered houses are very old, some of them more than 400 years. The war has destroyed much, so it is a wonder to see some towns in Germany with a complete scape.
Canon R5, shutterspeed 1/640, ISO 500, Aperture 8, 14mm.
3 comments posted
This is very good, Peter. My wife and I did a river cruise through Germany a few years ago (Rhine and Main, then a series of canals connecting to the Danube) and saw many buildings like these. It was telling that one of the first things they told us about each town we visited was how much was destroyed in WW2.
Anyway, your angle of view was well chosen. Your geometric correction was also a good choice though it would have been nice if you'd been able to preserve more of the foreground. The BW processing is superb.   Posted: 10/12/2025 15:53:25
Anyway, your angle of view was well chosen. Your geometric correction was also a good choice though it would have been nice if you'd been able to preserve more of the foreground. The BW processing is superb.   Posted: 10/12/2025 15:53:25
Hi Peter: A very strong graphic design picture well composed. the very well executed monochrome conversion really makes this scene pop.
You did excellent work in straightening up the tilted buildings caused by the extreme wide angle 14mm lens.
In the original color picture I find the coloration in the old bricks in the street quite interesting.   Posted: 10/12/2025 16:47:07
You did excellent work in straightening up the tilted buildings caused by the extreme wide angle 14mm lens.
In the original color picture I find the coloration in the old bricks in the street quite interesting.   Posted: 10/12/2025 16:47:07
Hey Peter, nice rendition and leading lines. I agree with Henry that a little more of the foreground would help one to feel more grounded. There is so much detail in those stones that maybe could be there to enhance the overall feel of the image. Tough shot though due to narrow streets...   Posted: 10/13/2025 15:39:30