Sydney Opera House Circa '07
by neilk

Comment by Firsty:
Ok Neil a few things about this shot that may help
the composition is too centered and is a little cramped the Opera house needs an environment to sit in or it becomes a snapshot..so more space to the left and a little more above (rule of thirds).
you have the exposure about right but maybe a 1/3 stop less to tone down the bright spot on the sail and bring the rest back up in post processing
the overall shot is a little soft and this is from the aperture you are using, most lens are softer at both ends of their aperture range and have a sweet spot a few stops down from their widest. so for the lens you using f8-f11 would work better, then increase the shutter time to keep the exposure the same, f8 4sec less 1/3 shutter stop for the hot spot would be about right for this shot, the added benefit would be the smoothing of the water reflection. also you should be on a tripod for this type of shot so no need for ISO 640 so bring that back to ISO 200 and add another 1 2/3 stops to compensate then you end up with f8, 10 sec, ISO 200, this would be a good starting point then just bracket the shot a couple of 3rds either side and you will have it
also on my monitor the shot is a little cold (to much blue) the sails should be a soft cream color and the lights are not blue, a very small warming of your white balance would fix it... this depends on the look you want :)

Message edited by author 2007-02-09 19:17:45.

Sydney Opera House Circa '07
by neilk

Comment by sherpet:
Stunning, just stunning.....

Sydney Opera House Circa '07
by neilk

Comment by emily212:
Nice I have always loved the Opera house, great shot I like the light.

Sydney Opera House Circa '07
by neilk

Comment by MWitt:
Beautiful shot!

Sydney Opera House Circa '07
by neilk

Comment by betsybarron31:
nice

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Comment by pineapple:
Now let's forget about that challenge entry and talk about some very nice city lights at night. The range of colours and nice exposure make this photo stand out. Hope to see more of your work.

Sydney Opera House Circa '07
by neilk

Comment by JawnyRico:
Beautiful capture of Sydney, the colors and night shot really do this picture very well. Great work.

Sydney Opera House Circa '07
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Comment by riversong:
Nice...I never tire of looking at this fine building. Your image does it justice. :)

Sydney Opera House Circa '07
by neilk

Comment by Konador:
The composition is a bit centered for my taste.

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Comment by samtrundle:
Fantastic sky. Well done on this one - great exposure and colour treatment. I might be inclined to crop off a centimetre or two from the bottom.

Message edited by author 2007-01-08 04:55:19.