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Advice for improving church interior
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Shot this today, but I’m not sure why I don’t like it. It’s missing something. :?
I think I would look at bumping the contrast, and/or bringing the exposure down a little too. The strong lines and elements of the composition lead me to think this might look good in black and white also. Lastly, you could explore cropping the top, or the bottom of the image, and seeing how it looks, letting the eyes be drawn to the altar, as with the floor and the ceiling equally balanced, it’s a little symmetrical.
Anyway, just some thoughts/ ideas. Is this Christchurch in the city, by the way (says he unfamiliar with the inside of a church.. :) )
Thanks Murchu.
I will try your suggestions. This is my first go at this type of shot, so I decided on a bright church to begin with, but felt it lacked atmosphere.
I’ll also give it another try (must also bring my tripod next time). Yes, correct on your identification. You know your churches better than me. :lol:Ha ha, I must pop in there again, as they have a habit of staging photography exhibits on occasion. All part of their restoration fundraising efforts mostly I think, along with other events they stage there, but still often something of interest going on there, even for a heathen like me, lol. In recent memory they’ve staged an exhibition of some of Annie Brophy’s work, as well as a panoramic photographic exhibit too.
Have fun playing with the shot, I definitely think there’s a b&w lurking in there too :)
Pixelle, Waterford City.
There’s a great wildlife photographic exhibition on there at the moment. James Galloway’s exhibition of wildlife, featuring photos mainly from Finland & Canada. I’d highly recommend giving it a look.
Hey M.
hmm the scene seems to be lacking sharpness
imo you shot from a strange location, another step to the right would place you
right in the centre of the aisle.
for this sort of work you really need a shift lens setup or shoot really wide
with the camera levelled and then crop while processing to avoid distortion etc.good try all the same, could do with a re-visit to fine tune !
Thanks Aoluain.
This was a quick “grab shot” (handheld) as I was trying to stay out of the way of tourists & I plan to re-visit soon at a quieter time. This is one that I tried this morning (different church). I had to keep watching the doors behind the tripod in case anyone came through.
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