Olympic Stadium

One of several images I shot during a recent visit to the Olympic

Stadium in Munich. I really like the combination of strong colors and

strong lines here - the construction of the roof makes for some

excellent shots (more to come - shots that is, I can't guarantee the

"excellent" part...).

I'd really like to get some feedback on this one - especially on

composition, but also on (digital) darkroom technique as this is my

first attempt at using curves and USM.

Any comments are highly appreciated.

Wow, that is bold stuff for a stadium. It's almost noisy! So much color and pattern. I might crop down to the top of the "doorway" atop the stairs and a proportional amount from the right side. I think that leaves better proportions between the seats and ceiling.

I look forward to seeing your other shots.

Hi John, and thanks for your comment. Yes, I've been thinking about cropping - I find that "gateway" above the stairs rather distracting, and the proportions would have been better, but I thought that the way it is now put's more emphasis on the structures in the roof.

Anyway, I followed your advice and cropped a little and I admit that I like it better :-)