Brighton Pier

Posted by Jon (Basingstoke, United Kingdom) on 19 March 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

First attempt at a silhouette

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Comments (8)

Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom

For the first attempt, it is very good. was this a night shot during full moon??

19 Mar 2009 9:20am

@Sarito: Thanks for your comment. First off I noticed your in Basingstoke also where abouts? I joined this to get advice and meet likeminded photographers. This was taken during the day, when it was quite a sunny day. These are normally best to wait for sunset but didn't have that much time.

Laura from Birmingham, United Kingdom

nice composition. I like the idea of famous sites appearing in profile only.

19 Mar 2009 12:47pm

@Laura: Thanks Laura, I think it didn't come out too bad.

DaveB from Exeter, United Kingdom

Not bad for a first attempt!

19 Mar 2009 12:55pm

@DaveB: Thanks Dave, will try another one when the sun is setting lower next time.

P J W Miller from Chase Terrace, United Kingdom

not the easiest subject to take but it is a good attempt, is the lighting from inside the buildings.

19 Mar 2009 3:49pm

Steve from Camdenton, United States

Ah, there you go Jon! Silhouettes are tough to do at mid-day. Looks like you were facing the sun, this is good. I like the roof reflections against the dark building shapes. The blue sky and water sparkles look fine. Nice all around shot!

19 Mar 2009 5:18pm

Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand

Beautiful building for a silhouette photo, it worked out really well!

20 Mar 2009 4:08pm

@Monique: Thanks Monique, I'm pleased with how it came out as this was a first attempt. Got lots of other silhouette ideas to try, so keep watch on my site for any more.

Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom

Not bad at all for a first attempt. I think I'd be tempted to lift the brightness of the sky just a little bit but keep the shadows as they are.

23 Mar 2009 5:43am

Steve from Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Very good for your first attemp. nice composition

23 Mar 2009 8:52am

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