Neil Bellenie
October 2024 - St Pauls from the banks of the Thames
About the Image(s)
This view of St Pauls Cathedral (at the far left of the picture) in London is taken from the South bank of the Thames at low tide. It shows an interesting mixture of the old and the very new (IE still under construction). At high tide the river is 20’ higher.
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7 comments posted
Dawn Gulino
To me, this image shows the old, new and the environmental impact. I like that you included the people on the bank of the river, searching, contemplating, or just simply going for a walk. Posted: 10/05/2024 21:50:25
Neil
I have to say my first impression was wow what a busy image. I then stepped back took a breath and realized that each crane point helped me travel through the image Posted: 10/12/2024 17:43:01
I have to say my first impression was wow what a busy image. I then stepped back took a breath and realized that each crane point helped me travel through the image Posted: 10/12/2024 17:43:01
I like how this photo shows the complexity of a city skyline with all the different shapes of the buildings along with the old of St. Paul and all the new structures. It looks crowded and busy to me, but that is a defining characteristic of a big city. I like the broad daylight exposure which allows you to show the various colors in a vibrant way and I think the clouds in the sky are a big plus. For me the exposure is good and you have sharp focus with a good depth of field.
I think cropping from the bottom could bring more emphasis on the building and sky line without giving up any other elements of the photo. Posted: 10/15/2024 21:12:48
I think cropping from the bottom could bring more emphasis on the building and sky line without giving up any other elements of the photo. Posted: 10/15/2024 21:12:48
Neil Bellenie
Thanks Ed. I agree the foreground appears somewhat incongruous to the skyline image. My intent was to show how ancient London ( the river bed which has been a way of life for people for 2000 years) contrasts with the Victorian bridges, the older Cathedral and the modern architecture. The people on the mud banks were a bonus even though they aren't actually 'mudlarking'.
I should have added more on this in my description. Posted: 10/18/2024 17:16:31
I should have added more on this in my description. Posted: 10/18/2024 17:16:31
What lenses / SS do you routinely use? Your images are always crystal clear. You excel at color and clarity. BTW, I agree with Ed's comment regarding the cropping. Posted: 10/17/2024 16:57:24
Neil Bellenie
Thanks Paul. This a Canon L zoom. I usually try and stick to f8 or f11 to avoid diffraction effects. My experience has been that clear outdoor images are as much dependent on the air quality as the camera settings. Posted: 10/18/2024 17:21:05
Jay Wong
The warm yet sharp scenery at dusk evokes a feeling of sunlight's warmth, filled with different details. In the photo, it feels like time slows down, allowing you to enjoy the sunset. When I interpret dusk, I like to incorporate the blinding effect of light into the photo, making slight adjustments to the colors and the direction of the light. This is simply my way of interpreting it, just for the reference. Sunset is always something I love. Thanks for sharing a great moment! Posted: 10/18/2024 06:43:58