Hi Lisa. Since I also have not been flying lately, I appreciate your attempt to go out and get a picture to post. Even the backyard flights will give us practice. I should do the same (to keep my batteries in good condition and to keep my flying skills current). You inspire me to do so.

As far as this image, I like it. It kind of reminds me of the top-down image I posted of the Baha'i Temple last fall. When there is such symmetry, it is kind of fun to use the drone to capture such top-down images.

I do, however, like the colors of the dappled light in the original image. But I see that the green in the upper left and on the left side is a bit distracting. Perhaps you can do a vignette converted to B&W. But if you are going to stay with the B&W... I think there is a little too much mid-gray in the image. I'm not a B&W expert by far, but I think if you bring down the blacks a bit without increasing the highlights on the dappled lighting, it will provide a little more contrast and show more of the wonderful texture in the umbrella fabric.   Posted: 07/09/2025 19:08:16

Hi Lisa, I think this is a very clever shot, it would have taken me a bit to have guessed what it is. I think B&W rendering is great, it makes it more mysterious. I like the shadows and the patterns of bricks.   Posted: 07/24/2025 21:22:08

Hi Lisa, sorry I am so late in commenting.

This feels a little tight to me. And, yes, some of the shadows on the umbrella don't seem dark enough. Overall very creative and I like the image   Posted: 07/27/2025 20:26:11