Stained Glass Splash

[tybrad]

This one conveyed the deep mood in one of the chapels of a local cathedral.

[Manfred M]

When I see an image, one of the first things that I ask myself is "why did the photographer take this shot" and I haven't quite figured this out. The colours on the wall are nice enough, but that's about as far as it goes.

What made you stop to take this shot?

[tybrad]

Another from the same cathedral, same visit.
Playing around in the Nave with my Rokinon 8 ff fish for some interesting perspective.
Thoughts? Success? Critical eye analysis?

[tybrad]

When I see an image, one of the first things that I ask myself is "why did the photographer take this shot" and I haven't quite figured this out. The colours on the wall are nice enough, but that's about as far as it goes.

What made you stop to take this shot?

Hi Manfred.
It was indeed the color that attracted me to this, but the more I pondered it, the scene in front of me came about due to intangibles (thinking about the universe, and how many things converged and gave me this). In short, it was to capture the essence of a cosmic etherealness in a religious setting.

The limestone block geometry added the human connection.

[Manfred M]

Be careful as to where you are standing when you take this shot. The fisheye, with its distortion, needs to treated a little bit differently than conventional lenses (in fact the same can be said about ultra-wide angle lenses). A difference in camera position of even less than an inch can make a significant difference in the "quality" of the final shot.

Had you been standing exactly in the centre of the aisle when you had taken this shot, you would have recorded the symmetry of the building. I suspect that would have given you a stronger image than this one.

[tybrad]

Off-center was a conscious decision but did not consider a symmetrical one. I am headed back there for more in the next days.

[MrB]

Hi Manfred.
It was indeed the color that attracted me to this...

More words are an unfortunate distraction.

Philip

[pnodrog]

I can understand why you took the photo. It reminds me of some of the photographs I take merely because they intrigue me. I am happy to have them in my collection and when I am browsing they remind me of when and why I took them. However I realise that they are not strong enough to share. They leave most people who did not share the experience puzzled. This type of photo sometimes work well as part of a photo essay when they are put into context by other photographs.

Most photographers have photographs they enjoy but realise that out of context they mean very little to others. Just enjoy them privately and there is absolutely no need to think less of them if they fail to have wide appeal.

P.S. I am referring to the colours on the stone wall photo, not your second image.

[escape]

Hello Tyler;
I agree with Pauls's assessment. I do like that you tried to capture intangibles. I think we are all trying to capture intangibles in one way or another.

Link: Intangible Elements Have A Real Impact On Photos.