Brooklyn Bridge Project 2nd try

[sparkie1263]

Went back with the tripod. What do you think?

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/sparkie1263/Sony%20A100/BrooklynBridgeNew1.jpg


http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/sparkie1263/Sony%20A100/BrooklynBridgeNew.jpg

[DonSchap]

Images are nice, but the horizons are off ... and that is usually a problem for a landscape shot like this. You should keep the horizon level in mind when "framing" up the shot, if possible. Simply balance the shot with the bottom or top of the viewfinder, when framing ... center the subject or whatever you have in mind (thirds and whatnot) and lock the tripiod, just taking a second glance to be sure you are level ... then trip.

Land may not always be, but panning out ... building tops and the water's surface are always level. It's a dead give away.

Honestly, it will save time and cropping later.

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What are your thoughts about this?

[sparkie1263]

I tried to level it but the buildings started to lean. I will give it another try.
Thanks
Frank

[DonSchap]

I tried to level it but the buildings started to lean. I will give it another try.
Thanks
Frank

Which lens did you use ... that's some nasty barrel-distortion?

[sparkie1263]

What do you think? Is that why everything is leaning in every direction? LOL The kit lens. They both look good. Did you use a lens correction fix?
Thanks
Frank

[DonSchap]

Well ... I would seriously consider abandoning it. I did when I could not get images to "deliver." The obvious replacement does cost a bit of coin ($419 @ B&H), but once you make the transition ... your photography moves ahead.

Photoshop can only be so much ... and my own architectural efforts led me to the appropriate solution in this case. Again, training with your available tools can offer some relief, but you know ... what the REAL answer is, Frank. LOL You always have.

All the best, my friend.

[sparkie1263]

I will have to add it to the Xmas list. Just got new cell phones for the family which is no cheap expense anymore. I don't have to worry about leaving home without my camera anymore. The phone has a auto focus 3.2 Mp and WB and even different ISO and other bells and whistles. The best part is I can use it to store all my good images on it. ( all 10 of them which I shot with my Tamaron).LOL
Thanks again Don
Frank

[Rooz]

frank why dont you use your 35-70 minolta a little more ? (assuming anything is better than the kit lens). maybe even try looking for a second hand minolta prime for a hundred odd dollars ? (not sure of KM availability).

a small wide prime would really suit you're photography. doesnt matter about manual focus cos the field of view is so wide you'd almost never have a problem getting everything in focus. you could sell the kit lens to offset the cost aswell.

[sparkie1263]

Another look at the bridge. I tried to straighten it.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/sparkie1263/Sony%20A100/BrooklynBridge3.jpg

Rooz I think I will give the Minolta lens a try. I am going to start looking for a replacement lens.
Thanks
Frank