"Go for detail, not the wide vista"

[JBW]

Donald, I operate on the other end of the spectrum. Being more comfortable with longer lenses and having an eye for the details in life, I tend to shoot "microscapes" and have to force myself to shoot wider. My wife is forever frustrated when we travel because I come away with images of doors, windows, statues, etc. She simply wants a good overview image of each town. Which I find every excuse in the world why I can't do. I need to shoot from that church steeple, or from the top of that hill over there, or from a helicopter...

In the way of C/C on this one, due to the above I feel a bit more qualified to comment than on most of your images. At least with regard to content and comp. And this one is excellent with the original being better than the recommended crop IMO (no disrespect intended, Brian). I also like the processing FWIW.

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[Dave A]

I really like this image and the processing. Well done.

Dave

[bnnrcn]

Hi Donald I deliberately waited for other people to comment on this image , because I knew that the image had potential for some discussions. And I was right I completely agree with you about the special uses of UWA lenses. I would love to have the Canon UWA lens you had but unfortunatelly my camera is a crop sensor Canon and I usually use a Tokina 11-16 mm with it for my wide angle shots . But because I want to shoot wider than that I ordered a Sigma 8-16 mm UWA lens and I hope it will arrive in mid February. This is the widest lens I can use with a crop sensor camera and I'm hoping to shoot some nice images with it.

I love both of your images, I find the vignette a bit heavy in the first image but it is my personal preference.

[Donald]

Were i asking a wrong question?

Nandakumar - My apologies for missing your question, although, of course, other members may also comment if they wish.

I think your statement is correct. If there is no foreground subject, then the wider vista is the most relevant part of the scene. However, we then have to ask if an image with no foreground subject is as strong as an image with a foreground subject. Many people would argue that you should always have a strong foreground.

In the case of ultra wide-angle lenses I, along with everyone else I know who uses such lenses, would say it is essential to have a strong foreground subject. Indeed, the same people would argue that this is the purpose of an ultra wide angle lens. One of statements often made in relation to this is; "When you think you are close enough, go closer".

[Wavelength]

Yes, i understand and agree; thank you very much sir