Wikipedia:Picture peer review/Herengracht

Herengracht, Amsterdam


I just would like some critique.


 * Nominated by: Massimo Catarinella (talk) 14:24, 12 July 2008 (UTC)


 * Comments:
 * I like the composition and the picture in general, but fixing the tilt and exposure would vastly improve the photo. The picture is tilted: if you're using a tripod, make sure that the legs are extended equally and that you're on level ground (if you're not, compensate with the legs). Also, the in-camera exposure program is designed for daylight, and it'll overexpose in situations like this. I'd keep the shutter speed and close the aperture to f/5.6. This will lower the exposure by 1 f-stop and probably make the picture a little sharper. Thegreenj 01:14, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
 * Thank you for your comment. I didn't use a tripod because the one I always used broke down. I ordered a new one yesterday, so I will make a better picture of that same place somewhere in the course of next week. Massimo Catarinella (talk) 10:55, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
 * I'm just curious: how did you manage to steady the camera for a three second exposure without a tripod? Thegreenj 17:28, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
 * It's also worth asking yourself, is this picture of the Herengracht, or of lights? This question will most likely be asked at FPC. It might be better to go for something that better illustrates the subject. Mostlyharmless (talk) 04:19, 20 July 2008 (UTC)
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