Critique the Community Episode 31 - Architectural Photography

[@SterlingSanders]

Fstoppers I think you should do the highest rated image at the end of the critique, not at the beginning. It automatically puts you in a mind-state that possibly the only photos you see will be worse than the first one you viewed. Think there should be no bias, or unnecessary comparisons. My two cents.

[@tylerlags3231]

I love these. Its basically a session on how to take better photos and what great photographers do/would do and what they look for.

[@remgala]

Thanks for choosing my Soumaya Museum photo (9.43’). It was taken 2 years ago in Mexico, although I am from Peru. It was a business trip and it was the only photo I could make during this very short trip. My second photo was not chosen for critique, but received a high rate from the community as well. Thank you all.

[@jonihofmann3318]

I so appreciate the back-and-forth banter that explains your thought process when deciding what works or doesn't work in each image. It's so important to, not only study how to make a great image, but also what makes a bad image.

[@ColinRobertson_LLAP]

Thanks for taking the time to do these guys. I feel like I always learn something more about how to look at or compose an image after hearing the critiques.

[@nooch86]

Finally... been waiting for another one on architecture for ages!

[@ortizkphoto]

Super cool seeing my photo on here at 7:26 I completely agree on lighting and composition and would have loved to have shot it during twilight or more light on the buildings.Thanks for the advice for next time!

[@kaczynski2333]

The mosque wasn't symmetrical...

[@photoshareshops4687]

To me the image at 17:36 is an obvious take on M. C. Escher's pen and ink work in real life. I thought it very cool!!!

[@kirkelicious]

I was thinking of Escher's "Relativity" immediately. Which is a lithograph print. I also loved it!

[@OjoConOscar]

That's Soumaya Museum, in Mexico City.

[@purelyonawhim]

In today's episode, Lee learns the finer points of tilt-shift lenses.

[@afti03]

20:16 !!!!! i took THE EXACT SAME photo last year, it looks identical, so it was actually really nice to have my shot critiqued by the master. the 2 was unexpected though... :D

[@jayhickman7693]

There was a door at the far end of that last room, so having it propped open would have been pretty neat. You could also crop off the left and bottom quarters and make it a bit better.

[@dtj41]

Just came back from Turks and Caicos! Had a hell of a week kiteboarding; sounds like I need to take some photos for the AirBNBs down there lol

[@mavfan1]

Curious if you weight the scoring. Some people might go in and give the better photos 1 star because they think it will help their own photo rank higher and that could explain why the voting seems so tough. And no, I've never submitted, or voted.

[@tallaganda83]

I know some people that could do with a dose of your honesty.

[@satyajeet8686]

WOW!! really exited for photographing the world 4 :-)

[@TheTuscaloosa]

I am the guy from 16:09. thanx for the nice feedback. I even have it in colour 😜😜

[@Vectal_]

Personally, that was one of my favourite shots, i feel having it in colour would make the image too busy with all the colours, but the depth of tones you captured was fantastic!!

[@sharronferreira6420]

Interesting photo!

[@denschub]

@JayoJay Well, as I'm living literally next to that building, I can tell you it's basically completely white anyway (floors, stairs, shelves, are all painted white), so the only colors you'd get is from the books itself and the people, which can be quite pleasing, as for example here: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stadtbibliothek_Stuttgart_-_2018_(43122237772).jpg

[@DavidStrom1964]

Thanks for the nice comments on my "fine art" photo. As you might guess, my goal is to produce fine art! It was very flattering. You can see others of my photos at www.flickr.com/photos/davidstrom/

[@k4kev]

For photo #20, I believe the softness was achieved in post using "The Orton Effect", in which you make a duplicate layer to the sharp image in photoshop, blur it, and slightly blend it in with the photo (the one of the house from the patio with the nice sky). Thoughts?

[@ranasurfa1306]

That curvy building in black and white is the Soumaya Museum in Mexico City.

[@paden6493]

I agree with mike on the last shot. It looks like it would look if you were there.

[@kornenator]

I'm wondering, does symmetry not come up as a thing for you guys? Especially in architecture. Several of the images (that were rated quite high) i would really love, but some are just shifted slightly off the center so my brain ends up in this infinite loop of trying to lean to the side to correct the angle, but of course you can't do that with an image. Like that hotel building in yellow tones. Or the Abu Dhabi building, the columns on the left and right aren't shown equally.

[@_r1nky]

I love you , Lee .

[@mikekelley]

Me too!

[@aaronslens]

I wouldn't really call this architectural photography. More like real estate photography.

[@hamonthecob]

I agree, and I think it's funny that Mike is rating them based on "Architecture Photography," which is the stated objective, and Lee is rating them like they're photos on a Motel 6 website. In what world does "this photo would make me want to book this on airbnb" bear any weight on the topic of architectural photography? Not that Lee isn't making valid points, I just feel like they're rating two totally different things. Like if you enter a hot dog in a rib cook-off, it could be the best hot dog ever made, but you shouldn't give it a 5, because it's not ribs! LoL

[@aaronslens]

HamOnTheCob Spot on.

[@hamonthecob]

LoL I'd try it if it were a thing I suppose

[@cristianperotti9412]

How do I know when the next Critique the Community is open for submissions? I have an account at Fstoppers. Thank you.

[@JamesCocherell]

I too would like to see the video of the watermarks and then the photos. Sounds interesting.

[@Marc-kn3wc]

I dont think the highest rated image shd be at the start. It shd be at the end. It keeps us in suspense eager to see the final one!

[@matthewthomas954]

The image at 44:00 looks like a rendering to me, with how the noise is structured. Either way, great sky!

[@kevinharding353]

Why is what year the photographer is at, shooting as a pro, got to do with the photo (Mike) ? Rate the photo not the photographer (because we're not checking portfolios).

[@photoshareshops4687]

Light on the couch is cool, but the light that would be on it from the chandelier is warm as is the light above the couch on the images. No?

[@tucasaenpachucaqavalta]

10:30 building is the museum of art in mexico city "museo soumaya"

[@vespers119]

the first image looks like a render. why is that scored so high?

[@costajavo]

min 10:06 is a museum in Mexico City

[@missuma6822]

The guys are fairly objective in criticism and sometimes even TOO MUCH kind, it's better to get a fair criticism and try to improve your images, If someone wants to get positive criticism ask your mom.

[@beegees21]

Nice Fossil Mike :D It's funny how I'm also architecture photographer and have almost the same watch ;)

[@mikekelley]

It's actually a Triwa! I love it :)

[@Nutrija08]

isnt it ep 30?

[@umoview]

Did anyone else screenshot and straighten that 2 could be 5 star evening cathedral shot?

[@BenderChile]

hey Lee!!! appreciate your baldness. Take off that hat!

[@zoel86]

that photo at 5:47 looks like an architectural rendering to me...

[@zoel86]

as someone working in the architecture field and creating those i should say i'm positive it's a rendering

[@Willqad]

I really don't like the fact that if you saw the scene before that means it's has to be lower in rating

[@alvaroapolinar5931]

wow mike didnt knew the Frank Gehry Biomuseo in Panama

[@popefamiliychannel]

Mine didnt make it :(

[@feliciaboyd6538]

Porter Fairbourne my picture didn't either

[@mrcapello]

fair critiques but also very different take on the images from mike

[@red2lucas]

I feel like the person who gets the highest score doesn't need tutorials.

[@FStoppers]

It's an easy way to try to get higher quality photos submitted. We don't like rating only 1-3 star images.

[@red2lucas]

Yeah I get it. I wasn't hating. Love your videos guys :)

[@benvogele6975]

the library is in my city, which is a coincidence

[@leviathan19]

BTW if you come to Panama let me know and I could show you some good places and invite you some beers

[@fredvig6740]

A little bit too tough in your critics between 2 and 3. I think some photos are made by some people who bought yours videos. Even if their pictures are not at the top, they are not absolutly bad. Please, be more positive in the way you give advices ... Mike, you know what you could do to put the image to an other level, tell us more...

[@Cordy712]

Does Mike even have a mic? Come on guys.

[@makofoto]

That "garbage can" :-(

[@alecmcdaniel]

I always hate to give critical feedback to creators but have to say the microphone bumping and popping is really harsh in a good chunk of this video. I'm listening with in ear headphones and is feels like someone blowing in my ear every time that happens.

[@patefermente]

It’s good to see you guys shaved. Enough of the four day beards!

[@Brandon-youtube]

No way #19 is a 2. Mike seemed very snooty on that one

[@leviathan19]

I had a close up image of the bio museum with better rating than the one critiqued :(

[@nordic5490]

hey Axel, post a link

[@leviathan19]

sure fstoppers.com/entry/240452

[@leviathan19]

if you would like to critique more than welcome

[@nordic5490]

hey Axel, I think I like yours much better. My 2c: The blue sky looks very close to the same colour as of parts of the roof, and it is bit confusing. Might be better dropping in a different sky, but, just my 2c, you entered and I didnt. Good work.

[@leviathan19]

it was like that I was focused shooting another side of the building when I circled it was too late and it was the Sunday before the deadline so...

[@mcrazza]

Take your hat off indoors.

[@3f34f2f4]

Well that is a pretty random statement. Don't wear blue clothing on Tuesday.

[@sharronferreira6420]

Dana Plourde that’s just what our folks used to tell us: “Don’t wear a hat indoors!”