Sorry, I didn't realise that this was a thread where we all say what a nice photo it is I'm still keeping my opinion.

It's a nice photo.

Fiona

A good shot, I love that pattern created by the containers and the fence. However, I do find a couple of things distracting: The block of white sky top right, and something that's on the ground bottom left.

If it wasn't for these distractions and the photograph just showed the pattern of the containers and fence, I would like it very much.

Fiona

Take the lens cap off

Fiona

That's exactly what I was just about to say...

Or jobby thing, you know, the thingy on the wotsit...

Fiona

You've lost the imapct of the stained glass windows in the second shot, so number 1 is my favourite, although still a little dull.

Fiona

PS - I think as Gartmore says, HDR is better used in shots with dark shadows and bright highlights. I think the idea of it is to "level out" and bring detail to the extreme lights and darks.

It is a shame because, to me, this shot is not highlighting or drawing my eye to the eye (no pun intended), but rather to the building to the right of it. I think this is probably caused by the HDR "glow" around the building. This is also not helped by the left side of the photo appearing black and white, and yet there are colours showing on the building and the flags outside it.

Sorry!

Fiona

It's a shame there are cars in the first shot... scrolling down to then see them ruined it for me, so it has to be number two.

I like the way the line of trees leads you down the path. I'm not too sure about the faded colour though. What did the original look like and have you tried it in black and white or sepia?

Great shot though.

Fiona

Hi davex,

I rather like this shot, and I can understand why your wife would want it blown up onto canvas. Although it lacks a focal interest, imagining it on the wall makes me think it would be very relaxing.

I personally would crop a little of the bottom as the foreground bit of fir tree (slightly left of centre at the bottom) is distracting me a little. In fact, if you were to crop out the darker tree section in the foreground, it would make the shot almost panoramic to look at, with more muted greens and blues.

After looking at this photo for a while... I'm off for a nap

Fiona

Well the thing is, I try to check new posts on the forum before I go to work, but never get the chance to comment until my lunch break. You don't necessarily need to bump the post either as I always check out new comments/threads.

Fiona.

Hello and welcome

Fiona