After the post on Experiment By Taking Photos From Different Angles I decided I would do another series of photos on the same subject. It’s of the Serbian Orthodox Church of St Salva which I featured on my ScenicAdelaide blog.
What really stood out about this remarkable church is the many domes it had, five in all. It wasn’t the best of days as it was overcast but at least it allowed even lighting for the photos. Naturally I could use the same technique I portrayed in my post about changing the sky but I prefer to leave it the way it is.
That’s enough for now, let’s get on with the photos. The tallest tower in this first photo is actually the bell tower. I bet you it rings loudly on those religious occasions.
For this next one I just got a bit closer, changing the angle, so I could get a different perspective.
Finally there is this last shot. I particularly like this one because the angles are a stark contrast to the curves of the spherical domes.
Of the three which one is your favourite and what is it about the photo that makes it better than the rest.
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I think changing the angles helped fill the frame more on the last shot. If the first 2 shots were going to work, I think you’d definitely have to have some clouds in the sky.
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I suppose I could always superimpose clouds into the photo TJ but I reckon I would only do that if I had a specific purpose for the photo.
Tell me something mate, you’re a professional, do you ever manipulate the photo by changing the background image or stuff like that?
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We very rarely switch out a sky. I think we’ve done it on a few images, but it’s definitely not something we do frequently.
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Yeah, I know a lot of those photo stock places like photos that have been touched up to the hilt but that seems to defeat the object of photography, taking a snapshot of the way things really are.
I love these shots, but I’d have to say my favorite is still the first shot, mainly because we can see more of it than in the other two images. Perspective is everything, isn’t it?
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Hey Mitch, it certainly is, as are peoples tastes which is probably why sometimes it’s a good idea to offer them a selection to choose from.
I like the third one. That wire on the upper right corner kinda ruined the effect on me though. As to why it is better than the first two, I cannot tell exactly. It just seem easier to the eye and seem to fill just the right amount of space.
I’m not a professional, but with regard to your question to TJ, I don’t think it wise to alter a photo (e.g. adding clouds, or too much editing). I’ve read somewhere that National Geographic rejects photos with too much editing.
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Unfortunately if I would have to crop too much out to get rid of it James. I reckon I could photoshop it though. :winkle:
I can see why National Geographic don’t want photos that have been over edited, it’s because they want to portray things as they really are.
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Great article. Composition is definitely one of the most important things of photography. A great composition can make a photo look absolutely stunning.
I like the second photo (lone wolf here) because the perspective seems the best to me. And no wires!
Like art and beauty, photos are in the eyes of the beholder
I like the first image the best. I have a slightly OCD nature, so your favorite, the last contrasting the angles and the curves, makes me crazy! Can’t stand it for the same reason you appreciate it. Even though I like the closeness of the second image, I must say that my favorite is the first image. In it, you have all four towers, seen clearly in almost stair-step fashion. You see the stained glass windows in more detail. The tree to the left is a nice accent, throwing in a touch of color. I also just noticed the little crosses, the four of them, again in stair step fashion, like they are all marching higher towards heaven!
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It just goes to show how peoples perception of a photo can differ depending on the individual. What one person may find attractive another may find it otherwise. I suppose that’s a good reason to offer people a selection of different photos of the same subject so they can choose the one they like best.
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Sire,
I would have to say that the third shot is my favorite but that electric line in the top right corner should be edited out.
It is amazing what you can do by just walking around your subject and snapping shots.
Thanks for the great idea.
Selina
Unfortunately I couldn’t crop out the line as it would take out too much of the church. I could however have photoshopped it.
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Sounds weird but I like the second picture because I feel like I’m just right in front of this Orthodox Church. Could be the angle that gives me that kind of feeling. Next to it is the first picture because seeing the whole image of the church is absolutely a great view. Last is the 3rd pic, the corners of the church is far more visible than the domes. I must admit that these domes are the main attraction of this Church.