San Francisco, California - August 2006

Unusual shot of the Golden Gate bridge, but I want to go back to make

a better picture. Any suggestions on what I should do next time? Also

do you think this would look better in black and white?

Yes, a very unusual picture. I think the large dark area at the top is distracting, I would crop it away. The maze of girders is great but leaves the eye nothing to settle on, if the men were larger they would provide a center of attention. I look forward to seeing your next version, I enjoy unusual views of this iconic local landmark.

 

I would convert to BW and boost contrast (maybe shoot with better side light if possible).

Any side light under here is going to come at sunset, if at all. This is under the roadway of the Golden Gate Bridge, I think on the south (Fort Point) ende. It's highly unlikely there will be an opportunity to get any better light here.

 

I have a fear of heights, so this was a little unnerving place to be, but I plan to try again next summer. I will be there at sunset as Charles suggest.

I really like it- don't see much I'd change actually. I think for B&W to work better than what you have, you'd need different lighting- here, the color helps separate the bridge from the background. The top could be cropped a little. The two men add a lot to the shot, and I assume are intentional- don't leave them out if you reshoot it.