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Published: 2011-01-25 16:36:21 +0000 UTC; Views: 1019; Favourites: 66; Downloads: 27
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A famous building in London merging with a street light.I tried to flatten the picture by aligning the street light with part of the building, so that they appear as one connected object.
I'd like your opinion on this photo. Aspects that might be interesting are what you think of the composition and angle of the shot, the vignetting and whether you think the b&w-conversion is ok.
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By the way, I like your suggestion of combining old and new structures. In fact, I already tried something like that (although the buildings are not linked together the same way they are in this shot) - but the result is not that good in my own opinion. If you like check out my "Past Meets Present" [link] .
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Hi EmJade!
Thank you very much for your kind critique. I really appreciate it! And I am happy you noticed the subtle blend. I nearly had to stand in the street and the traffic to get that perspective.
Thanks again! Your critique means a lot to me.
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London *.* Those lamps are one of the things that stucked in my mind 
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Thanks for your lovely comment, Laura. And of course many thanks for the 
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No need to thank
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ah, i got the meaning of the picture.. nice work
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Thanks, also for the
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you're welcome
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I'm glad you like it.
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And thanks a lot for the
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Thanks! Appreciate your comment.
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My initial opinion of this photo was I wanted to see more of it, to see it more closely. It looks really interesting in the club gallery. and I like black and white phtotos, plus architectural shots.
Here, I get everything I like. (:
I'm not sure why you wanted the lamp post to connect with the building, but every artist has ideas to try out and see what other think. It's an interesting idea, but I wouldn't have done it.
That's my purely personal taste, and nothing is reflected on yours!
The building[s] are so far behind the lamp post, it seems they might want to stay there to me.
A connection makes a 'busier' photo. Maybe that's what actually attracted me to it in the first place.
It may also have a lot to do with the natural light you were using. The amount of daylight as opposed to cloudiness, etc.
I like this photo. I only feel there's something heavy about it on a closer view that I didn't expect. Perhaps I would have shot a little more sky in it, or less building on the right, or at any rate, add more light to it somehow. Good job here though, and I know you're better with photos than I am...
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Hi xlntwtch! Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! I think you are right that there's a bit too much of the building at the right. =DefectiveFal mentioned a similar point in his post. Unfortunately, the wall is part of the building and I didn't want to do heavy manipulations...
Btw, you are flattering me! 
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They're so frequent in my comments, it's not funny anymore.
Well, it's still a little funny, depending on the word[s].
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In my opinion the photo is great! Nicely captured objects, perspective and black and white colors make it look unique! Besides that, quality of photo is pretty good!
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Thanks for your kind feedback and your
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you're welcome ^.^
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This is absolutely stunning. The lines of the building draws the lookers eyes to it right away. But at the same time, the fact that the light thingy is closer is and has it's own cool lines and design. I really think this a well, though-out piece and I absolutely love it!
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Hi! Wow, thanks for your kind words! 
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Your welcome! It's really beautiful!
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The street light gives the picture a nice balance, great job on picking the perspective!
What disturbs the balance a bit somehow is that the building (or is it a different one?) "touches" one side of the picture as the street light doesn't. :/
I think the contrast is totally okay since it's high enough to underline the building's details but not too high to make it look cartoonish.
Sadly the picture seems to cut off at the bottom but I don't know how to fix that, sorry...
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Hi DefectiveFal! Thanks for your time and your comment. I see what you mean, I cut the bottom just above the street light's post so a bit of the building is lost that way, too. You're right about that. Concerning the balance, I didn't want to do heavy manipulations and unfortunately the wall at the right border is part of the building. But I understand your point. Maybe I do a second version in the future and try retouching that area. Thanks for your suggestions!
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You're mostly welcome.
I don't like manipulating Photographs either, except for contrast, so I know what you mean.
For some the art is in photography, not maipulation!
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You are so right!
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Oh wow, the strong verticals in the image really help it rise up in front of you! I love the black and white, though I'm not sure what I think about the overlapping of the lamppost and the building. I kind of want to separate them, but that's just me. Otherwise, I love the use of contrasting shapes and negative space!
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Hi Kara! Thanks for your kind comment! With the overlapping I just wanted to try a new look at the building by minimizing the spatial perspective between it and the lamp. And I think the architecture/construction of both kind of fit together.
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Oh wow, the strong verticals in the image really help it rise up in front of you! I love the black and white, though I'm not sure what I think about the overlapping of the lamppost and the building. I kind of want to separate them, but that's just me. Otherwise, I love the use of contrasting shapes and negative space!
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Thank you for your kind comment! I am happy you like the photo.
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Thanks a lot!
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you welcome
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Take it that this is the Houses of Parliament (Big Ben)? I adore the architechture of this building!! Wonderful shot by the way
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Sure thing, you're right.
I am very happy you like my photo!
Took me some time to find the right spot. Almost stood in the street while capturing it
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Definately! Aw your welcome, yeah sometimes takes a while but always pays off as this is a great photo!
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Thank you very much!
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I see what you mean, this -is- similar
adding it to my collection too >w<
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hey, thanks for the
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you're welcome~
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what do you think, should i add black borders? maybe ~ 40 Px wide?
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