Some buildings

[Camellia]

I like architectural photography but I need to explore it some more. Here are 2 examples:

1.

This one was taken a few months ago but I decided to add some textures to it the other day. I had problems saving the file - maybe someone can help out - as soon as I saved it as a jpeg, a cross-hatching appeared even though it didn't appear on the psd file. I had to turn off a couple of my adjustment layers to get the jpeg looking like the psd. It's still there a little bit unfortunately. Strange.

2.

This one applies the KISS principle. Very basic adjustments to bring out the contrast and the warm tones.

Cheers

R

[Shadowman]

I see you are a fan of daytime (1st photo) shooting. Was your back up against a wall so that you could not get more of the building in the shot?

[Camellia]

I see you are a fan of daytime (1st photo) shooting. Was your back up against a wall so that you could not get more of the building in the shot?

Not so much a fan as that's when I had the opportunity. That photo was taken diagonally across the intersection, so yes I had limited space.

Maybe other people can post their architectural photos?

R

[Peter Ryan]

Hi Raylee,

I know what you mean. I have tried to do more architectual photography since joining here, as it was not a genre I was comfortable with. It is taking shape but I am still working on it. I can see wher you are going with these shots but I am not sure the underlying shots is strong enough and the textures do not add enough to improve it. But don't stop because I can see your style working well with this concept and I think you can exhibit some great stuff.

[Camellia]

Hi Raylee,

I know what you mean. I have tried to do more architectual photography since joining here, as it was not a genre I was comfortable with. It is taking shape but I am still working on it. I can see wher you are going with these shots but I am not sure the underlying shots is strong enough and the textures do not add enough to improve it. But don't stop because I can see your style working well with this concept and I think you can exhibit some great stuff.

Thanks Peter - I'll persevere

[Peter Ryan]

Please

[rob marshall]

Maybe other people can post their architectural photos?

Good shots, Raylee, both of those are good. Can't help with the JPEG problem, I'm afraid. I do a lot of architecture shots - there is such variety where I live. I often try to depict the buildings in an unusual way - reflections are a good example, such as this one taken in Cardiff recently.



And I think the inside of buildings can be just as interesting as the outside.


Then of course there is the bizarre...

[Camellia]

Rob - do you wander around town with the camera?

1. Love the colour and the intricacies of the image - I could stare at it forever.
2. What lens did you use here? This photo makes me feel a bit dizzy. Amazing perspective.
3. Great sense of movement in this one. I feel like I'm looking at water.

I like

R

[rob marshall]

Rob - do you wander around town with the camera?

No. I get my wife to carry it until she realizes that it's in her rucsac! Seriously - I go to specific locations where I know there are good shot opportunities. I find that revisiting places helps a lot as you get different perspectives, and of course the light changes etc.

2. What lens did you use here? This photo makes me feel a bit dizzy. Amazing perspective.

Tokina 11-16mm. A nice lens, but only works on crop-factor sensors, so it's no good on my 5D. This was shot at f/5.6.