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Early morning wandering through inca ruins in Ecuador, well before

opening times. The morning light did not show up, and the llamas were

not cooperative in posing, so I profited from having the place all to

myself for some strange architectural composition. Now, this is not

exactly my genre, so comments and criticism (and a rate) are welcome.

 

Thanks!

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i like this a lot.i dont wanna rate it because like yourself i wouldnt feel like i was experienced enough to rate a picture of this particular style.but i really like the way each individual block jumps out of the picture.the lines are very nice!!!
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v. well seen Salvatore, both thumbs up. colors, textures, varying depth of the layers all is there. i'd be tempted to suggest chopping the bottommost part of the rocks for more abstract feel, but you've probably explored alternative crops. regards,
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Almost looks like something from Echer. Cood shot, well composed. The frame is a bit harsh and dosen't flatter the picture though!

 

Cheers,

 

Eric R Thibodeau

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I LOVE this! I wouldn't crop a thing - though I would take off the black frame, or thin it way down - it really fights for dominance over the colors of the brick. And speaking of colors -- wonderful! You did a terrific job here - the llamas are probably kicking themselves they didn't allow you to turn your eye on them :) Good work!
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Simple yet complex. I like how the layers are joined by overlapping objects at important points in the photo--bottom left 1/3 and upper 1/3. Being a former mason I appreciate fine work that lasts many lifetimes!
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Salvatore, I like everything about this image. The layers of walls leading the eye into the frame, through the passage and to the dark entry way is fascinating. What is most odd and intriguing is that the dark entry is beconing but requires one overcome the obstacles (walls)to reach it.

 

The subtle tones, variety of textures and even lighting add tremendously to the visual experience. The wall jutting out in the foreground prevents this composition from becoming monotonous.

 

This scene offers an uneasy calmness. Beautifully seen and captured!

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Very interesting... what everyone else has said basically. I wonder what it would look like if taken from just slightly more to the right? Is it too predictable to have the edge of the bottom wall touch the corner? On the third layer, there's a brighter rock at the base that would vanish, and it would make more of the stairs on the right, which provide a variation on the straighter lines, but also a link to the 'steps' heading out of frame at the bottom. It would also points us towards imagining diagonals within the walls themselves, instead of merely thinking of the lines created by the rocks as straight. Did that make any sense?

 

Anyway, I like, don't think any crops are necessary.

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I think you have the potential for two excellent compositions here - one vertical, as you've cropped it, and the other closer to square, cropped at the top (or the bottom) of the layer of gravel on top of the first level. The squarer crop lacks the lead in of the low wall running away from the photographer, but is more consistent in the textures that form the image. I find that the gravel and relatively rougher textures of the lower third slow the eye down when I look closely at the vertical image, but a lot of this resolves itself when I step back, and get to enjoy the lines ruinning up from the bottom of the frame to the two doorways. Either way, it's a well found shot. Best, Jeremy.
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Wouldn't change a thing. The light brings out the subtle colors and textures beautifully. I like the ambiguity of the doorway, in that it's hard to read the depth. You'd expect that from 200-300 mm, but not from a 50.
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I think it's just right how you did it - great textures, subtle colours, mostly horizontals and only the doorway and the wall in front being vertical, like an echo. I don't mind the frame either, I think black enhances the colourfulness of the stones. It's a real good picture!
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I'm amazed by the amount of positive feedback and suggestion. For sure, I appreciate every single comment.

 

As for alternative crops, between the in-camera one and the in-PS ones, the possibilities are close to infinite and I will explore some more.

 

Just some remarks on some of the perspectives. I did not square-crop since I did want to include the lower piece of wall. Indeed, I think one needs something more along the vertical on thelower part of the shot since the dominant verticals are all in the higher part of the shot. As for that wall touching or not the corner, after many crops and as many "undo" I came to the conclusion that the shot was more dynamic if it was not.

 

At any rate, here I post the original, so to show the many more possibilities of this shot. Additional suggestions are always welcome! Some more from slightly different angles will follow.

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Salvatore, I think this one works as is. There are enough variations in color, texture, and light to give the scene a sense of depth. I've often found that it's hard to compose compelling photos in this type of place. Excellent shot.
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With a lame reference to your yellow image, I would say that, for me, this is the pick of the bunch. With the multiple layers, you have managed to capture a great sense of depth.
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