When I took this I thought I'd probably clone out my shadow or crop the shot to 2x1. When I tried though, neither worked, i.e. the building ended up looking like a model, so I decided to leave my shadow in the shot to add a better sense of scale. When I go back again - I'm hoping to take a trip up there in the snow - I'll try a few alternative angles as I suspect that there's a range of shots that might be a bit more dynamic than this one.
captured camera lens focal length aperture shutter speed shooting mode exposure bias metering mode ISO flash image quality RAW converter plugins (etc) cropped?
comment byCarlos Garcia at 05:17 PM (GMT) on 30 October, 2010
My first reaction was "why didn't he remove the shadow?" :) This is an amazing location. If we ever get to Bulgaria please take me there. And please, let's take the road :) Love the angle and perspective.
The original color version is good too. Curious...why do you use black and white so much? Not an objection, just looking at the original makes me wonder how you would process a color version. I suppose that's like asking Michelangelo, "Why are you using that rock for your sculpture? Just paint!"
comment byNicki at 05:29 PM (GMT) on 30 October, 2010
Great one Dave - your shadow makes believe me that this isn't a moon-base, a human building instead :). The b/w transformation fits really good, maybe I would have choose a liitle bit more saturated colors. Anyway, it works!
comment byramon at 07:55 PM (GMT) on 30 October, 2010
I really like this series. Fabulous atmosphere, composition and tonal range.
comment byDan Kaufman at 01:21 AM (GMT) on 31 October, 2010
I think Craig missed a great opportunity for some shadow "bunny ears".
comment byRichard Trim at 10:51 AM (GMT) on 31 October, 2010
Is this Bulgaria's attempt to copy the Media Centre building at Lords cricket ground
comment bydjn1 at 03:31 PM (GMT) on 31 October, 2010
Thanks everyone.
Carlos: OK, that's a deal. As for the shadow: I think that part of the reason I left it in was to record my own presence at the scene.
comment byTony at 09:59 AM (GMT) on 1 November, 2010
Hi David
Can I ask why you haven't rotated and straightened up the shot? I'm finding myself looking at it with a crooked neck. If you see what I mean? Or is it just me eyes playing tricks on me again.
comment byMax at 12:00 PM (GMT) on 3 November, 2010
Without the shadow of the photographer, the B&W picture scares me a little. The color one makes me feel high.
When I took this I thought I'd probably clone out my shadow or crop the shot to 2x1. When I tried though, neither worked, i.e. the building ended up looking like a model, so I decided to leave my shadow in the shot to add a better sense of scale. When I go back again - I'm hoping to take a trip up there in the snow - I'll try a few alternative angles as I suspect that there's a range of shots that might be a bit more dynamic than this one.
camera
lens
focal length
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
flash
image quality
RAW converter
plugins (etc)
cropped?
Canon 5D Mark II
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
16mm
f/7.1
1/500
aperture priority
+1/3
evaluative
100
no
RAW
ACR
none
minor
My first reaction was "why didn't he remove the shadow?" :) This is an amazing location. If we ever get to Bulgaria please take me there. And please, let's take the road :) Love the angle and perspective.
The original color version is good too. Curious...why do you use black and white so much? Not an objection, just looking at the original makes me wonder how you would process a color version. I suppose that's like asking Michelangelo, "Why are you using that rock for your sculpture? Just paint!"
Great one Dave - your shadow makes believe me that this isn't a moon-base, a human building instead :). The b/w transformation fits really good, maybe I would have choose a liitle bit more saturated colors. Anyway, it works!
I really like this series. Fabulous atmosphere, composition and tonal range.
I think Craig missed a great opportunity for some shadow "bunny ears".
Is this Bulgaria's attempt to copy the Media Centre building at Lords cricket ground
Thanks everyone.
Carlos: OK, that's a deal. As for the shadow: I think that part of the reason I left it in was to record my own presence at the scene.
Hi David
Can I ask why you haven't rotated and straightened up the shot? I'm finding myself looking at it with a crooked neck. If you see what I mean? Or is it just me eyes playing tricks on me again.
Without the shadow of the photographer, the B&W picture scares me a little. The color one makes me feel high.