b&w Inside Riverside County Courthouse

Had to pull some strings to get in on the weekend!

 

Should I crop more on the sides? Comments appreciated.

Nice shot Rob.

It feels a little static without people in it.

Hello Rob.I think this was a good effort but would have been more effective with a straight on composition to show both sides of the ceiling equally.Just not balanced IMO

I do not think you should crop anything with this. I like the off-center look, partly because it is less common.

Thomas-

 

I do actually have a shot that is exactly what you describe...straight down the middle. I don't think it is as effect, mostly due to the fact that the lighting was going right to left. the shot down the middle didn't have enough bright tones in it, and it comes across quite muddy in comparison.

 

Also, the arches on the side don't show as well on the straight ahead shot.

 

 

Very nice capture. Great composition and excellent metering.

Thanks Gaetan-

 

The advantage to using a spotmeter- you always know what you are going to get (assuming you take the time to meter several different portions of the scene).

I know this place. Funny...it didn't seem nearly as pretty when I served jury duty there. :-)

 

It is a beautiful building and you've done a great job catching--even enhancing--the beauty in your photograph.