2018-November

Stephanie Brand, Freedom Tower and Oculus, New York City

*** First Place *** (Print - Mono)
Interest: 8.7 Composition: 7.7 Technique: 8.7 Total: 25
Exposure: Unavailable

- Strong angular lines pull you into the image. Angular lines of building add to the interest. However, the lines from the left side almost lead you out of the image. Sharp focus throughout. Not sure if the vignette adds anything to this image. The irregular reflection of buildings adds an other-worldly effect (the most interesting part to me).
- There's a lot to like in this image: a fine idea for a composition, excellent tonal control, great focus, and a nice use of a triangular frame-within-the-frame! Two possible improvements to consider are a) crop in from the left and/or move the camera slightly to the right to balance the composition, and b) darken the bright vanes in the upper half.
- I like the contrast of the modern oculus and the older buildings reflected. The Freedom Tower is barely apparent but the presence of the crane adds to the story of the area. The geometry of the composition is excellent. Well done.