Oliver Morton
July 2024 - The Other Side
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About the Image(s)
This image was made in 2021 when I took some visiting relatives to see the Capitol building in Washington DC. Since the front of the Capitol had been photographed so frequently (by me and others), I decided to shoot the back side.
The intent of my editing was to add depth while emphasizing the dome and the flag. I converted to B&W using Silver Efex and then did much of the processing in Photoshop. I used the curves adjustment layers on selected portions of the image to add depth. Then I went into Camera Raw to do further modifications of the lighting.
Data: Canon R5; 24-105mm lens @ 47mm; 1/800 sec; f/9; ISO 100.
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8 comments posted
Pete,
Your shot from the other side is spot on. I feel the whites are a little hot, see histogram, suggest reducing exposure on building by .25 of a stop.
Emil Posted: 07/04/2024 16:43:28
Your shot from the other side is spot on. I feel the whites are a little hot, see histogram, suggest reducing exposure on building by .25 of a stop.
Emil Posted: 07/04/2024 16:43:28
Thank you, Emil. I intentionally lightened the dome and may have gotten a bit carried away. I thought it was important to show the statue on top of the dome and increase its exposure. After doing that, it seemed a bit artificial until I also brightened the dome.
Posted: 07/17/2024 17:16:50
Posted: 07/17/2024 17:16:50
Pete, I love it. You definitely got the depth right. As a result you portray the building with the dignity it deserves. Posted: 07/17/2024 15:54:02
Thank you, Mark. It's an amazing building. I recall MANY years ago when I could simply walk in on a solo tour. Those days are, unfortunately, long gone.
Posted: 07/17/2024 17:18:15
Posted: 07/17/2024 17:18:15
Mandy Vien
Pete, another great capture and conversion. Mono brings out the beauty of the architecture. Posted: 07/17/2024 21:02:34
Pete,
I think you did a great job in converting this image to monochrome. I like how the Capitol stands out on the dark sky. One suggestion I have is to crop a little more on the left side. To me the trees on the left side are distracting me from the Capitol. See what you think of my crop. Other than this a great image. Posted: 07/18/2024 01:04:55
I think you did a great job in converting this image to monochrome. I like how the Capitol stands out on the dark sky. One suggestion I have is to crop a little more on the left side. To me the trees on the left side are distracting me from the Capitol. See what you think of my crop. Other than this a great image. Posted: 07/18/2024 01:04:55
Hi Pete,
I really like this.
Another great shot from you.
I agree with Chris about cropping the trees on the left, but I would leave the front part, it adds depth to the photo.
I would also darken the Capitol dome a little.
All the best to you and your family.
Best regards,
Israel Posted: 07/18/2024 10:33:26
I really like this.
Another great shot from you.
I agree with Chris about cropping the trees on the left, but I would leave the front part, it adds depth to the photo.
I would also darken the Capitol dome a little.
All the best to you and your family.
Best regards,
Israel Posted: 07/18/2024 10:33:26
Hi Pete
Great homage to a beautiful building. Personally I like the too strong whites on the dome which give it an almost supernational look.
Great shot of a well-known building!
Best regards, Adrian Posted: 07/24/2024 12:33:45
Great homage to a beautiful building. Personally I like the too strong whites on the dome which give it an almost supernational look.
Great shot of a well-known building!
Best regards, Adrian Posted: 07/24/2024 12:33:45