Edinburgh

[SAM81]

Spent a day in Edinburgh this week, been a few times before but they were all before I had my camera. Didn't have loads of time but here is a few from the trip. I'd love to go back and visit Calton Hill either at sunset or sunrise when the weather isn't so overcast

Scott Monument. This was stitched together from 4 photos purposely to get the altered perspective instead of shooting the whole thing in one shot. Think it came out quite well. There is another edit in my Flickr which is heavily processed to get a more dramatic feel



Scott Monument Panorama V2 by moran.simon, on Flickr



St Giles Cathedral. Couldn't find a time when we were passing that didn't have lots of distractions in the way...this was the best!


St Giles by moran.simon, on Flickr


Calton Hill. Stunning view across the city


Untitled by moran.simon, on Flickr

Calton Hill Panorama. A staple shot if you head up there


Untitled by moran.simon, on Flickr

Any thoughts or feedback as ever greatly appreciated!

 

[theheyes]

#1 The perspective isn't doing much for me, but if that's what you were going for then fair enough

#2 It can be really difficult in public at times. I don't think this is bad at all but it's just a shame the top of the tower is clipped off

#3 The processing is very flat, subdued. It's a very consistent drab shade of grey and needs more contrast in my opinion. Your subject is also getting lost in the background; there is no separation.

#4 My pick of the bunch by far. Good composition and a nice sweeping line running left to right in the foreground. You've also captured the contrast between the old and new structures in the city.

My only improvement would be with regards to the light/weather but you've already picked up on that point.

Thanks for sharing

 

[ElDude]

While the 4th is I suppose the best shot as mentioned above, I prefer the 3rd due to the fact those awful buildings on the right are cut out. Maybe reprocess the 3rd with a bit more contrast, and a little bit of brush work (if needed) to get the most out of it

 

[SAM81]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I've never processed a picture in black and white and looking at it again now it does seem a bit uniform. Will try and reprocess it with some more contrast.

 

[theheyes]

Black and whites are harder than people think. Generally speaking you have to go way further with contrast than with a colour image.

I create virtual copies for black and white edits because the process is so different.