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Santa Barbara Mission

© Dale Hardin

Santa Barbara Mission

Uploaded: October 11, 2013

Description

Shutter Speed: 1/160.00 F-stop: f/8.0
Focal Length: 28.00

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: SLT-A77V

Comments

Kalena Randall October 12, 2013

I like this. The length and depth of field is great! The details stand out. It almost has a 3d effect! Super shot! #1548143

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 12, 2013

Beautiful tones and lines, Dale. The only thing I can suggest would be to try a crop that takes enough off the right to lose the railing there. I don't feel it's long enough to serve as a leading line itself, and for me it's a slight distraction instead. #10869515

Dale Hardin October 12, 2013

Thank you Kalena. Visited the mission with and old friend that was once my wife's boss.

Thanks Nikki. I've applied your suggestion but must admit I like it better in when I compare them side by side. All a matter of "eye of the beholder" and all that I guess. I'm glad you had me try it though, 'cause without experimentation, I'd never grow. #10869565

Dale Hardin October 12, 2013

Thank you Kalena. Visited the mission with and old friend that was once my wife's boss.

Thanks Nikki. I've applied your suggestion but must admit I like it better in when I compare them side by side. All a matter of "eye of the beholder" and all that I guess. I'm glad you had me try it though, 'cause without experimentation, I'd never grow. #10869566

Kalena Randall October 12, 2013

I think I like the railing there better, too. It seems to add just a touch more to the photo. Cool shot,Dale! #10869681

Dale Hardin October 12, 2013

Thank you Kalena. The best part was sharing the day with a friend. #10869705

Susan Williams October 12, 2013

I like this image both ways, Dale. The railings offer architectural detail about the structure and are interesting to me. The crop is a cleaner look, so eye of the beholder and all that... :) I love the composition and lighting, tones and details. Sharing it with a friend is, well... a blessing. #10869878

Dale Hardin October 12, 2013

Thanks Susan. I too, like both for the same reasons. But just between you and me, I didn't want Nikki to get a big head just because I liked her suggestion. :o) #10869882

Jeff E Jensen October 12, 2013

Can't go wrong with either version, Dale. Nice work! #10869895

Dale Hardin October 12, 2013

Thank you Jeff. #10869906

Beth Spencer October 12, 2013

I like them both! Great angle! These missions are fun to visit and I love the atmosphere this one is showing. Makes me want to sit a spell and enjoy it! #10869930

Peter W. Marks October 12, 2013

This place just begs to be photographed doesn't it Dale? I understand Nikki's suggestion and yes it was worth trying but I too prefer the hand rail left in.
There is enough of the rail showing to give us a diagonal leading line and when one couples it with the bench on the opposite wall which gives another diagonal leading line and the various lines of the walls, floor and ceiling, we are left with a perfect example of single point perspective.
I don't believe you could have improved on the viewpoint in any way my friend. I give it a 20/20 . #10869953

Dale Hardin October 12, 2013

Beth and Peter, thank you so much for the kudos. #10869994

Rita K. Connell level-classic October 13, 2013

awesome shot the lighting was on your side on this one. I like all the shadows and bright enough to light the ceiling. I am with Niki on this one I find the railing a distraction I don't see where it adds anything to the image #10870453

Dale Hardin October 13, 2013

Thank you Rita. The sun was very bright that day so had to open the shadows in post processing. Also dodged in some warmth on the sunlit areas. #10870509

Memoriee G. Sconce October 13, 2013

Like I said before Architectural Digest is your niche. #10870676

Dale Hardin October 13, 2013

Thanks Memoriee. #10870813

Tom Kahan October 13, 2013

Dale, most seem to like the railing but I side with Nikki that it is too minor to contribute positively. I agree that the crop to remove it is not as effective though and I would suggest cloning the railing out instead of cropping it out. #10870978

Elaine Hessler October 13, 2013

I agree with Tom, I was going to suggest (a little late) to clone that out, so you can leave more of the posts to border the right side of the photo.

Either way, it is a fine shot with lots of color and texture. Very pretty:) #10871024

Dale Hardin October 13, 2013

Here is the change, Tom. To me, the image now looks as if it is missing something. Perhaps a leading line into the image? Even though it was small, it served it's purpose I think.

But, I wasn't really sure until I tried it out. Thanks for the suggestion. #10871065

Tom Kahan October 14, 2013

Thank you Dale, I can see why you would say that but the other lines leading back into the image are so much more effective that the railing comes off as stunted for me and not making a significant contribution by leading me to the wall. I'm sure if I had been there and worked hard to come up with this frame, I would agree with you. #10871319

Dale Hardin October 14, 2013

I'm so glad you explained Tom. It's a great help to see what appeals to each of us and why. I love that you communicate that with me.

I completely understood your reasoning and am one who consistently looks at my images to see what it as distraction and try to eliminate it. I guess that is where our different opinions on this particular image manifests itself.

Even though the rail is not a "significant" leading line, in my view, it is not a distraction either and helps balance the image. But, what the heck, if everyone agreed on everything, what a dull life this would be, right?

#10871456

Susan Williams October 14, 2013

One reason I like the railings is that it suggests they carry through between the columns for the length of the walkway, which appeals to my imagination of being there. As mentioned before, I like both versions and prefer the cloning to the crop as it retains more of the column width.

I don't consider the railings a leading line as it comes to an abrupt halt. However, as Tom says, there are other very effective leading lines. #10871458

Dale Hardin October 14, 2013

Good point Susan. Our mind does indeed "insert" imagery where we know it should be. Have to remember that. :o) #10871509

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