Project 52 by Bob R

[SpiderBob]

Geoff,
I think I see what you saw. Let me know please if this was it.

[Geoff F]

Not SILVER, Bob, but SLIVER.

That tiny strip of a building on the extreme right going from halfway to the top corner.

[SpiderBob]

Not SILVER, Bob, but SLIVER.

That tiny strip of a building on the extreme right going from halfway to the top corner.

Hi O Sliver, I got it. Now it is visible, that is funny, I was so intent on looking for a small silver building I didn't even see the sliver until I got home (bigger screen helps).

[SpiderBob]

After looking at it for a while, I tend to think there is too much open space now to the right. Depends on the background you are using of course, but perhaps this would be a better option for general viewing. What do you think?

[Geoff F]

For me, Bob, your first edit worked fine; if the tall building was the main subject.

Your latest crop gives more impact to the left hand building; which possibly improves the overall balance.

[SpiderBob]

My first edit is my favorite, although both will work for what the next planned version will be in about 1 year. It's intent is to show the changing skyline for this particular area. It will be dramatic. In the first picture if you look real close toward the lower right, you can just spot a crane tower starting to rise up. At first I was going to edit the tower out, and then realized that is part of what this picture is all about.

[SpiderBob]

Sitting in the back yard I took this. I left the trees more or less as a silhouette on purpose, what do ya think?

[Geoff F]

Yes, Bob, you need something at the bottom as an 'anchor point' and those trees work fine.

[SpiderBob]

Ok, a bit of a switch. I've decided to try some black and white in the Macro World. I may need a lot of help here. Feel free to say as you please. Am I totally wrong or should I persue it?

[SpiderBob]

Here is a bit of work that reduces some matter that I don't think is relevant to the photo.

[ktuli]

Bob,

This works for me. I definitely like the second version with the reduced background elements. Definitely keep trying in this vein.

- Bill

[Geoff F]

My first thoughts, when viewing the original image, Bob, were 'OK but spoilt by that area on the right'.

Edit two is much better.

Not that long ago, most wildlife photography was in B&W. It can bring out fine details well; but you do need to choose the subjects carefully.

[SpiderBob]

Thank you Bill, thank you Geoff. Totally agree on the subject matter. I looked at a white flower first then noticed the bees. The bee won, many more contrasting grays. Not sure where I go from here