Old Mill

[Michelle Brooks Photography]

Went out to the remains of an old mill yesterday. Harder than I thought to get an image I liked but these were ok i thought.
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[Robert_Lay]

The perspective and architectural integrity of the building seem to be excellent in #1, but in #2 it is all out of plumb - perhaps you were not holding the camera level.

The lighting in #2 is interesting, but in #1 it seems to be noon on an overcast day, so the contrast in the scene is just about as low as it could be.

[Michelle Brooks Photography]

The perspective and architectural integrity of the building seem to be excellent in #1, but in #2 it is all out of plumb - perhaps you were not holding the camera level.

The lighting in #2 is interesting, but in #1 it seems to be noon on an overcast day, so the contrast in the scene is just about as low as it could be.
thank you for your comments, Robert, I appreciate the insight. It actually was not overcast; it was about 4:00pm & lots of shadows and late afternoon light. I maybe should post the originals, pre-pping. I don't know enough to fully understand about #2 being out of plumb, unless you mean it needs starightenening--I'm wondering if maybe the kudzu hiding the actual baseline of the foundation has anything to do with that, i waspretty sure I was getting a straight photo, but who knows?? :)

[Robert_Lay]

Aha! When I look again at #1, trying to figure out what the lighting is doing, I see now that the sun is right in the window, top right. That would explain the lighting. The building is back-lighted.

"Plumbum" is Latin for lead, the metal. In this context, the word Plumb means that verticals are vertical. In #2 the verticals tilt to the left. Simple to fix in most image software. The amount of error in #2 is just barely noticeable. People who do a lot of architectural work often mount spirit levels on their tripod in order to make it easy to get everything level.

[Michelle Brooks Photography]

Aha! When I look again at #1, trying to figure out what the lighting is doing, I see now that the sun is right in the window, top right. That would explain the lighting. The building is back-lighted.

"Plumbum" is Latin for lead, the metal. In this context, the word Plumb means that verticals are vertical. In #2 the verticals tilt to the left. Simple to fix in most image software. The amount of error in #2 is just barely noticeable. People who do a lot of architectural work often mount spirit levels on their tripod in order to make it easy to get everything level.
man you've got an eye on you like a hawk! :D Yes, I see now the tilt toward the left on #2. I'll see if I can fix that. also going to resize the originals to post & see what others might do with them. thank you!

[Cosha]

Roo, can you try a B&W conversion? see how that would turn out?

I like #1 the best, only just notice the Sun in the RH corner too :D

[PhotogJeff]

I'd like to see you get more intimate with your surroundings and subject. These are a little too...I just walked up and shot what I saw. Perhaps work with the textures and material contrasts a bit. Maybe use the graffiti, or shooting through a window, or the vines growing on the bricks. The views you've posted here aren't bad, they just aren't real visually intriguing.

[PhotogJeff]

Chellyroo, I want to add to the above post. I photograph a lot of images just because I like them. Most of the photos I take knowing they'll never knock any ones socks off. If we only took award winning photos, I for one wouldn't be shooting very often. I looked at your photosets on Flickr and you have some really nice images there, many of which I'd be glad to say were mine. Keep up the good work. Jeff

[Michelle Brooks Photography]

I'd like to see you get more intimate with your surroundings and subject. These are a little too...I just walked up and shot what I saw. Perhaps work with the textures and material contrasts a bit. Maybe use the graffiti, or shooting through a window, or the vines growing on the bricks. The views you've posted here aren't bad, they just aren't real visually intriguing.
Good advice. I really want to go back but my law enforcement daughter swears I was lucky to get out without being camera-jacked the first time:( I totally agree with your comments, tho, and hate I missed an opportunity to do just that.

[Michelle Brooks Photography]

Chellyroo, I want to add to the above post. I photograph a lot of images just because I like them. Most of the photos I take knowing they'll never knock any ones socks off. If we only took award winning photos, I for one wouldn't be shooting very often. I looked at your photosets on Flickr and you have some really nice images there, many of which I'd be glad to say were mine. Keep up the good work. Jeff
Wow, thanks!:D