The flats of Cleveland Ohio

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[Andrew76]

I think this could be an interesting image, and I like the colours.

For me though, if you choose such a strong framing element such as this bridge, (which is a great technique by the way), it darn well better be straight, and square. Which it isn't here. That's all my eye is drawn to now.

[Dfg]

Hi Andrew
Since I am new can you explain the straight and square .It will be greatly appreciated thanks Dave

[Plumcrak]

david, look at the top edge of the bridge, it is leaning to the left. A slight rotation to the right would correct that issue. I do like how you are thinking on this shot though, nice strong image and like Andrew said, I like the colors also.

[Geoff F]

With some scenes, David, it can be difficult to decide when it is perfectly level. Horizontal lines which aren't completely 'square' with the camera can appear to be 'off square' but are actually correct as they gradually run towards a distant focal point.

So I tend to place more weight on the vertical lines; preferably near the image centre. But it is possible though to get verticals from left and right sides running in opposite directions as they converge towards a distant focal point.

However, in this case, both horizontal and vertical lines suggest a slight clockwise rotation.

Whether it is essential to get these lines perfectly aligned is up to you. Some people adhere very strictly to this while others prefer a more informal approach where the image content is most important. In fact with some scenes some people prefer off straight angles.

Personally, I'm mostly in the 'straight camp' but don't think that you have to strictly follow us!

[chauncey]

David...take a look at your neighbor from Cleveland for some great local stuff. http://www.pearlphoto.blogspot.com/

[jamn4ex]

yes A great shot! I would rotate it and then crop just a touch from the left.

[Dfg]

david, look at the top edge of the bridge, it is leaning to the left. A slight rotation to the right would correct that issue. I do like how you are thinking on this shot though, nice strong image and like Andrew said, I like the colors also.

Hi Jon thanks I rotated the pic it looks a lot better thanks again.

[Dfg]

David...take a look at your neighbor from Cleveland for some great local stuff. http://www.pearlphoto.blogspot.com/

Hi wm c boyer your pics of the interbelt bridge are very interesting .The funny thing is I am a carpenter by trade and worked on it for 3 years and I did not see the views that you captured when I was working on it .

[jamn4ex]

Hey David, I had to come back an see, glad I did! Much better presentation of a great shot!

[Plumcrak]

I agree with James. Nice adjustment of a great shot.

[chauncey]

Aah...the link I provided was not me, tis an old friend from Cleveland.