My shots from today

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Meh they aren't the best, but I thought I might as well post what I got.

Outcast

Ascend

Span

Span B/W I couldn't choose which version I liked better....

Hamilton

Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

[Saknika]

Outcast
I really like the concept on this. However, I think that it needs something else to make it interesting, in this case some work with desaturation. Try desaturating the greens and the bricks around the red one a bit, so that it pops more, and I think the photo will have a bigger impact on people. I could be wrong, but I think it might. Don't pull all the colour out though, just enough to really try to make that brick pop. If you were going for fineart though with this shot (and I don't think you were since it's so conceptual lol) it doesn't work. The problem is that it feels flat because it's bricks, and I know that can't be helped. Technical aspects though, it's perfect. Softly lit, well composed, good leading lines, and red is a colour that definitely calls to be the centre of a attention. Well done. :]

Ascend
I have never been fond of shots like this for architecture. Because of that, I'm not going to comment on the artsy side of it, it wouldn't really be fair to you. Technically though, you have a few problems. The clouds are overexposed in the background, and that wouldn't be bad except that the stairs are a bit dark, and so are the walls. You also have serious sunglare on the walls, which is distracting. It does have very good leading lines and composition though, meaning you had a definite idea of what you wanted from the shot. It was just the wrong time of day to take it.

Span
Love the rich colour on this, it's fantastic. I think I'd also enjoy this shot in black and white though, because with all the hues you have in here it'd have a fantastic tonal range. I am not fond of the angle though, since it kind of feels like the bridge is falling over. I also wish you had stepped to the side just a bit more so we could see more of the wonderful architecture of the bridge, and so that those lines could have added to the composition of the photo. Still, you had the right idea because the bridge itself is still a wonderful leading line. Might want to try a different time of the day though, since the harsh shadows aren't that wonderful, unless you find a way to incorporate them into the shot. The lines from them would be really awesome if you could figure out how to make it work. :] Still, well done.

Span B+W
Oh, you did make it B+W. xD I do really love the tonal range on this, however converting with grayscale probably wasn't the best idea, which is what it looks like you did for this. Do you have Lightroom? If not, you can still do it in photoshop. Instead of converting to grayscale, try desaturating it 100%. It should keep the tonal values and allow for it to be a bit brighter and look better. As much as I love the tonal values though, I really think I prefer the punchy colour better. But, it could just be because you converted to grayscale. If you convert that way in photoshop, either to grayscale or black and white, there is an art to the sliders to make it work. ;]

Hamilton
Gorgeous. That's all I have to say. I think my only issues with this are the shadows on the bottom right (which could be photoshopped out), and it would be cool if there were clouds in the sky. The clouds are really just a personal thing. Also, there are some dust marks on the photo that need to be retouched. If you don't know how to do that and would like to, just let me know and I can help you out. Still, this photo is absolutely gorgeous. I love the reflection in the water. Well done! Definitely my favourite of the group.

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Gah I didn't notice the dust marks. I need to clean my filter

Thanks for the comments. I'll work on these tonight after work along with the ones before this that I said I would work on, but never got around to lolz

For real though hearing that you like some of the shots means alot

[Saknika]

No problem Net. I'm really glad to hear you value my opinion. Makes me feel helpful. C: Can't wait to see what you do.

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Update:

Outcast: Desaturated the greens and the bricks around the red one.

Hamilton: Took out the dust marks and the shadows. I think I did alright, but I would like some opinions. I also cleaned my filter today lol. Hopefully I won't have any more dust marks on my photos.

[Saknika]

Both came out fantastic. Can't even see the editing on Hamilton. Great job.