Moon Over the Tower

[Stinky]

Very nice capture

[flashback]

John,
Definitely a great pic and, as for the crop, I much prefer your original: There is an interesting diagonal, from the moon, to the tower in the center, to the small stack in the lower left. Likewise, I see a rule of thirds in the original, it's just that I see the image being divided by diagonal thirds; the moon in the upper right third, the small stack in the lower left third with the tower compromising the central diagonal third. Maybe the ROT doesn't always have to be vertical and/or horizontal. I think your original image works great as it is.
Also, the capture of the moon's sphere, a result of earthshine, just lends one more very interesting aspect to the image. Regardless of whether or not it looks faked (which I don't think it does) it is a strong component of the image and should remain. (I'm guessing this was taken (most likely) after sunset, or possibly before sunrise.)

Addendum: Let me point out (IMHO) that in the original, there is a certain 'majesty' in the image, whereas in the cropped image it loses that majesty and becomes an image of a tower and a crescent moon. To me the greater story, the greater image, is found in the original.

[Shadowman]

Very nice capture

Thanks Steve.

[Shadowman]

John,
Definitely a great pic and, as for the crop, I much prefer your original: There is an interesting diagonal, from the moon, to the tower in the center, to the small stack in the lower left. Likewise, I see a rule of thirds in the original, it's just that I see the image being divided by diagonal thirds; the moon in the upper right third, the small stack in the lower left third with the tower compromising the central diagonal third. Maybe the ROT doesn't always have to be vertical and/or horizontal. I think your original image works great as it is.
Also, the capture of the moon's sphere, a result of earthshine, just lends one more very interesting aspect to the image. Regardless of whether or not it looks faked (which I don't think it does) it is a strong component of the image and should remain. (I'm guessing this was taken (most likely) after sunset, or possibly before sunrise.)

Addendum: Let me point out (IMHO) that in the original, there is a certain 'majesty' in the image, whereas in the cropped image it loses that majesty and becomes an image of a tower and a crescent moon. To me the greater story, the greater image, is found in the original.

Jack,

Thank you for the kind comments. This image was taken after sunset. I've yet to print out any version yet, your words about the original will make printing a copy a next step in evaluating the image.

[JR1]

I love the clouds over the moon perfect timing

[Wavelength]

A great image, which is a keeper

[Shadowman]

I love the clouds over the moon perfect timing

Thanks Jeremy.

[Shadowman]

A great image, which is a keeper

Thanks Nandakumar.

[Steve S]

Very nice, john. The crop is a stronger composition. Like it alot, well done!!!

[Shadowman]

Very nice, john. The crop is a stronger composition. Like it alot, well done!!!

Thanks Steve.