From the Steps

[mpaul73]

Hi
This one had to get a fair whack of retouching as the steps were underexposed due to wanting a correct exposure on the house. I had to work to get minimum noise on the stonework. I'm quite pleased with the result as I think it almost has a paining quality about it. What do you think?

regards
Martin.


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[stopbath]

Again another grand shot from Martin.

I'm not sure about 'paining' quality, but the conflict between cool shadows, and the warm sun light is great.

I also like the way the steps are echoed in the roof lines of several buildings, and in other places too.

The sky is lovely.

The only trouble I have with this shot is that my eye gravitates to the partialy shown doorway of the building across the way. It's so bright. It's a minor point, but if that was burned in, to darken it, the eye could easily overlook it.

[GPR1]

Had you thought of this as a black and white image? The colors are very nice, but it would be a dramatic B&W.

I can't quite decide, but I also might crop a few of the bottom steps, and have a little less dark space, balancing it more with the bright above.

Nice work bringing out the detail of the steps.