Worcester Catheral

[Chris]

What do you guys think, shot taken hand held in quite dark surrounds, any tips gratefully received.

[Shadowman]

You did a bit of everything in this image, flash, wide open aperture, sweeping post-processing (I'm only assuming as NIK software can be very elaborate).

First thing to consider is what is the subject or what is the most important element within the composition. I think you've overwhelmed us with finding the most important element because of the even lighting created by the flash. Also, the post-processing doesn't help us it looks like it was applied to the image overall. Try to select one section of this composition that you want to emphasize the most and utilize your post-processing capabilities to draw our eyes to it.

[Chris]

Thanks John valid points. I have another shot from the same location that I chose not to post because I could not work out what I was looking to achieve, I need to put more thought into composition.

[ajohnw]

I get the feeling you have run out of depth of field but this could be slight shake and PP or all 3. I think I would have shot from the isle.

John
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[John 2]

There is an unevenness in the lighting Chris, which is always a problem inside buildings like this but that is correctable in PP. The real problem for me is the candle holder cutting through the alter. I guess you were looking for something different to the usual shot and full marks for that however, the colour on the alter draws the eye but the candle holder gets in the way. I agree with John, a shot from the aisle, although more traditional, might have been the thing to try.

[MrB]

...The real problem for me is the candle holder cutting through the alter...

I agree.

(Although - but not a criticism of your photo - I would be happy for anything to obscure that incongruous "art" along the front of the table in such a beautiful place.)

Cheers.
Philip

[Chris]

I get the feeling you have run out of depth of field but this could be slight shake and PP or all 3. I think I would have shot from the isle.

John
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The more I look at it the more I am unhappy with the shot, the candle is driving me mad. The key I think is switch the brain on next time. Thanks for your thoughts John.

[Chris]

I agree.

(Although - but not a criticism of your photo - I would be happy for anything to obscure that incongruous "art" along the front of the table in such a beautiful place.)



Cheers.
Philip

The art was great, wasted opportunity me thinks. thanks Philip

[ajohnw]

The more I look at it the more I am unhappy with the shot, the candle is driving me mad. The key I think is switch the brain on next time. Thanks for your thoughts John.

I'd forget composition comments personally and just concentrate on framing something you like the look of - the vicar or whatever wont let you move the candles or change the "table cloth" - if that is what it is. I've always thought some churches have bad taste in that direction.

John
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[Wavelength]

Great architecture; well captured