Rome

[johnc24]

Evening all, I am new to the forum.
I would like to see your thoughts on the following image.
As you can see its gone through its editing phase.
Thoughts and advice on improvements welcome.
BTW the CA on the left hand side in the trees I cannon shift for love nor money...???

Thanks
John

[Ben H]

That's pretty great there - *great* colours & saturation. I like the framing of the path too.

For me, the dark clouds are over-dramatised - they actually pull me away from the subject and distract me from it. Not sure what could be done there though, dunno offhand if lighting them would work...

[Gem]

Okay, I feel like I shouldn't be saying anything because I've only been shooting for two weeks buuutttt I just wanted to say:
1) I reeaalllyy like the shot! Very cool
2) I agree with Ben with the over-dramatized clouds. It's kind of distracting for me as is the bright light in the centre. As cool as it looks, I find myself staring at the light more than the Coliseum.

[Marko]

It's a cool shot. That bright cloud is stealing the scene but it does draw your eye in. I might actually brighten the Coliseum to make it stand out more, and I'd likely crop the left side about 15-20%.

This is a shot you play with for hours - enjoy.

[Travis]

I think the dramatic clouds suits the image.... my nitpik is the hot spot in the middle and I think it needs a bit of level...

this is a great shot...


I might have blow about 8 gig if I was shooting that sight... so many different things to try...