C&C please

[Espike]

I'd also like to see it printed large because it looks like there's a lot of details that always look better on poster size prints.  I've noticed very simple photos look good on the web, but not always great in large prints. 

I do see something artistic in it too.  I see the rule of thirds both vertically and horizontally, strong vertical lines and high contrast.  I like that it's not distorted either. 

I think if the same image were by Andreas Gursky and printed giant size, it'd be worth millions 

Thanks!

[Espike]

Try cropping it so that the two pillars in the foreground are the edges of the frame, so that all you see is the repeating pattern.  You can also remove the ground and leaves from the bottom.

And, as someone on Flickr mentioned, try it in B&W.  If color isn't part of your composition, then remove it.

Here is a B&W version of the same thing with a little extra cropping for even MORE symmetry!   I'm not used to B&W so I'm not sure if it works better or not...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/eric_diaz/7253304526/#in/photostream

[scottkinfw]

I like the composition and the concept.  I love the leaves in the foreground, the parallel lines, and the overall dark feel to it.

I think the focus is a bit soft however. 

I would suggest going back with a tripod, and play with different exposure settings, and even go during different times of the day just to see what else you see when you pop it on the computer.

Nice job.

sek

Hey guys, I am new to the forums, but have been visiting the site for a while now. I've had a camera for about 6 months now and I absolutely love it. I was hoping to get some critique for this shot. What do you guys think?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/eric_diaz/7253304526/#in/photostream

[serendipidy]

I am just a novice and like you, have just started joining forums. When I viewed your photo I liked it a lot. I was going to say exactly what DJL329 said but was beaten to the punch. I think by cropping you would remove some distraction and the repeating pattern which remained would focus the viewer's attention to your main theme. I like color more than B&W and if you could get someone with a bright red or yellow expensive sports car to park near the far window, I think that might add a focal point of interest. I agree with the comments made about sharpness and DR/contrast. Perhaps a bit of HDR to overcome that if you can't re-take it at a different lighting setup. Being a novice, I have never used Photoshop or Lightroom to PP so I don't know if that could improve the image also. My compliments on a very nice composition. Sounds like your shot was serendipitous 

[RAKAMRAK]

Dear OP, Comparing the B&W and the "color" version, I prefer the B&W. In fact before you posted the reply saying that there is a B&W version, I was thinking of asking you to convert it to B&W, as the few points of color were not adding much value.

My second thought is that there is too much in the picture. Specially to the right and left of the two front pillars. So you might look at a cropped version of the photo and see if you like that or not. If you do not want to crop at all, then may be you can go back to this place again and try to capture the same scene with just one car parked. Think about that composition.

Third, I think it is a completely available light photograph. So if you have access to a tripod, then you might want to capture the same vista with a bit more exposure (or try to add fill light/exposure in post processing) to bring out a bit more of the shadow details. Or you may want to wait for change of season and see if the angle of sun does some trick or not.

But you have good eyes to see that such an everyday scene can also be captured. Enjoy!

[gary]

This I guess just say's that everyone is different, I prefer the original to the black and white, still an interesting photo