Smithsonian - American Indian Museum 15

I've been wanting to do a good series of somewhat abstract architecture shots of the new(ish) Museum of the American Indian. It's a gorgeous building, but difficult to shoot on a sunny day (which happens with great frequency in DC). But when I was there a couple of weeks ago it was overcast, so I shot a LOT of images...

 

Of course I am always happy with critiques on individual images, but for this series, I am uploading a whole bunch of shots and would love for some comparative critiques as well. Comments on color balance, color vs. black & white, composition, perspective, etc. comparing the images will be most valuable to me.

 

These two images of the fountains are the last from this series. But I would like to get back there some evening (or early morning) with a tripod and try to shoot some of the fountains with long exposures.

 

Thank you so much for your support of the other images in this series. I am enjoying the feedback that you are giving me. :-)

Part of a series of images from this structure. Please visit the

folder to see (and compare and contrast) the other images in the

series. All comments and ratings are appreciated! :-)

The monotone color approach works well here.

I think it's interesting to see the difference between the stone that is plainly visible and the part that is magnified by the water. In some of your future attempts, you might try showing less of the fountain and just elements that show this difference.