Jackie on the River Dee

Apologies for not being an active member of late (been a busy chappie these last few weeks).

Thought I'd show you a shot I took very late last night by the River Dee in Chester. Taken with the K5 and the humble 18-55WR (in my experience the best lens for this kind of work).

30s exposure, ISO 100 f11.

Technically a well done photo although I don't think that it's up to your usual high standard from a composition point of view...the flats merge into the boat and I think the street lights are a strong distraction

just my thoughts

Simon

I like it purely from the colour balance angle, the
white on the boat really stands out.

Yeah me too!

Agree with the above comments,I feel it would have been better if the boat was turned 180 degrees and was pointing into the shot.

Amazing how we all zone in on different things - although I do agree that the composition is not perfect but am guessing you have not perfected walking on water Bob - so compo deficiencies forgiven

First impression - very nice - great balance - love the glass like water and star-burst street lights against the bold red of the boat

Second impression - hate that concrete monstrosity behind the boat and now can't see anything else

Carl

Ha ha - you and every resident of Chester! It get's even worse: They are pink!

Thanks for the comments though guys! Yeah, composition might not be as perfect as it ideally could have been (e.g. - boat facing the other way). But in terms of what I could control; I'm very pleased with how the scene was captured.

Oh it's that building - know exactly where you were standing now Bob and yep - probably the best angle you could have got.

Carl

It would be easy to wipe an adjustment brush over that intrusive building to darken it a half stop or so. I'd also take the highlights on the Boat's bridge down a touch too.

but other than that. Nice shot

Thanks Smeggy - that's good advice. I'll definitely give that a whirl.