Viren Bhatia
July 2024 - Satwa Mosque
About the Image(s)
This image of a mosque was taken early morning just around sunrise. The sky was not good as it is peak of summer in Dubai.
I used my Sony Alpha 1 camera with 24-70mm F2.8GMII Sony lens camera on a tripod. The technical specs are as under: f/11, 1/20 sec; 32mm in Aperture Priority Mode.
I waited for a long time for the truck to move but unfortunately it was still there.
Happy to receive any comments on the image
This round’s discussion is now closed!
5 comments posted
Hello Viren,
I enjoy Architectural Photography and your image is no exception.
You recorded an excellent "orthogonal" view of the facade.
One thing that is important in a clarity of imaging is to try to avoid objects or elements from sharing the exact same edge, including the edge of the image itself.
So . . . I appreciate the fact that the flag on the roof of the building in the distant right side of the image does not touch that frame edge.
I appreciate the fact that the left image crop cuts through the window glass as opposed to lining up exactly with one of the window mullions.
I appreciate the "breathing room" at the top of the image.
I appreciate the fact that the heads of the 3 seated people do not line up exactly with the building base.
I would be happier if the tires of the vehicle in the lower right also enjoyed a bit of breathing room at the base of the image.
Part of me wishes the the tone in the sky was more in contrast with the building face. I know my comments may seem trivial, but your image is worth the analysis.
Finally, the fact that the vertical edges in the scene are all portrayed as vertical is wonderful!
Posted: 07/10/2024 15:31:25
I enjoy Architectural Photography and your image is no exception.
You recorded an excellent "orthogonal" view of the facade.
One thing that is important in a clarity of imaging is to try to avoid objects or elements from sharing the exact same edge, including the edge of the image itself.
So . . . I appreciate the fact that the flag on the roof of the building in the distant right side of the image does not touch that frame edge.
I appreciate the fact that the left image crop cuts through the window glass as opposed to lining up exactly with one of the window mullions.
I appreciate the "breathing room" at the top of the image.
I appreciate the fact that the heads of the 3 seated people do not line up exactly with the building base.
I would be happier if the tires of the vehicle in the lower right also enjoyed a bit of breathing room at the base of the image.
Part of me wishes the the tone in the sky was more in contrast with the building face. I know my comments may seem trivial, but your image is worth the analysis.
Finally, the fact that the vertical edges in the scene are all portrayed as vertical is wonderful!
Posted: 07/10/2024 15:31:25
Hello Nick. Thank you for your detailed review of my image which I really appreciate. I can sense that you are either an architect or a professional connected with built environment. I agree that there needs to be a breathing space for the tires. I plan to visit this site again during winter when there will be clouds that would make the image look better. Posted: 07/17/2024 06:04:45
Hi Viren. You've captured a beautiful image of a beautiful building. I was struck initially by the crispness of the image and clean, bright presentation of the building. There is a pop to the building.
When I look longer I start to wander to the sides & edges and wish it was less distracting. Yes, it would have probably been better if the van had moved, but even then there is a lot there that does not add. Interestingly my sense is that if you had gone wider, the clutter around the mosque might have worked better, albeit with a little different story - one of the contrast of the pure, pristine building with its more drab surroundings. But there is not enough here to suggest that message. So, I would think perhaps about cropping tighter and making the image more of a portrait of the mosque. I think you could do that with a square crop which I think still allows enough breathing room.
I did that below as well as a few edits to further enhance the light and which to me give a little more 3D pop. You have a sharpening halo which I did not fix since that is likely a product of downsizing to the small size required here. It is better to fix on the original in any case.
Again, a very beautiful B&W image as is, but perhaps with potential for even more.
Posted: 07/15/2024 20:15:58
When I look longer I start to wander to the sides & edges and wish it was less distracting. Yes, it would have probably been better if the van had moved, but even then there is a lot there that does not add. Interestingly my sense is that if you had gone wider, the clutter around the mosque might have worked better, albeit with a little different story - one of the contrast of the pure, pristine building with its more drab surroundings. But there is not enough here to suggest that message. So, I would think perhaps about cropping tighter and making the image more of a portrait of the mosque. I think you could do that with a square crop which I think still allows enough breathing room.
I did that below as well as a few edits to further enhance the light and which to me give a little more 3D pop. You have a sharpening halo which I did not fix since that is likely a product of downsizing to the small size required here. It is better to fix on the original in any case.
Again, a very beautiful B&W image as is, but perhaps with potential for even more.
Posted: 07/15/2024 20:15:58
Thank you Robert for your comments which are appreciate. I like the square crop - never thought about it as most of my images I do 2:3 except landscapes that I use 16:9 aspect ratio. Thanks once again Posted: 07/17/2024 06:06:37
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Hi Viren, beautiful Mosque. I also like the clean, crisp lines of the building. Black and White works very well. The van is a bit distracting. I do think that the focus of the image should be the building itself - hence I like the cropping proposed by Robert. Posted: 07/23/2024 19:44:03