Black and white sunset

Does this work, in your opinion? I wanted a bit more of an abstract

feel to my original colour shot.

It works very well. The reflection on the bench seems a continuation of the sun's corona. This is a great shot.

I agree. The perspective on the bench is great. Excellent shot!

Fantastic shot, love the circle reflection on the benches, great eye!

Clean, crisp composition and exposure. Excellent B&W conversion. Love the lead-in along the slats and the reflection, and the centering of the sun in the upper left quadrant is brilliant (no pun intended). Superb work, Alan, very artistic! A 7/7 anon. Cheers! Chris

Very nice picture. r.Jitka

Excellent composition. The lines of the bench literally draw the viewer's attention into the image. Good use of the 'rules of thirds' too. Works excellent in B&W. One to frame in!

The B&W is fit, the different framing is better and...that's it!

 

PDE

Original and beautiful work with light and lines.

I like the composition.

Alan...you have succeeded in taking an ordinary scene, one that we see every day, and converting it to something very special. Great artistic eye. When I squint at this photo, the circular reflection of the sun really jumps out against the straight lines of the bench and railing. I much prefer this over the color version -- the color version conveys too much information for this beautiful geometric image.

This is very well seen and captured, original and aesthetic shot. I would prefer a very slight crop RHS, until the next bar crosses the LR corner. Then, you place the light circle perfecly centered and have better radial lines IMO

Very original shot. You have a keen eye....

 

7 for originality, 6 for asthetics.

I like all three examples of this shot that you have in your portfolio. Excellant composition. 7/7

Alan, I don't critique much, in fact this is my first but your photo really made me want to comment. I love the contrast between the silouetted horizontal and vertical lines against the shimmering diagonal lines of the bench. The reflection on the bench adds nice balance to the sun and its reflection in the water. You've taken very crisp hard lines and made them soothing. Thanks for a great photo.