Posted by Ganesha
#1: This is a good composition with a strong diagonal, set off with narrow depth of field. Doorknob is surprising. Intriguingly, it seems to be set in snow?
#2: Lots of graffiti, but it's of the ordinary sort. This shot lacks design or some central element. At the top is something intriguing, perhaps a trolley or a park ride. Basing the image on that element might have improved it.
Just for fun I tried to edit it (you could do most of this stuff with your camera and it'd be better that way). First I twisted it; it's a way to wring more drama out of a static scene. I ran out of background, tho. Then I pushed the hue redward and increased color saturation.
Finally I made the shadows as heavy as I could to make it more 3D.
#3: This scene has the potential for dramatic patterns; but there's little contrast between the bars and the floor. A lower shooting angle for more snow might be worth trying.
#4: A colorful scene, and the yellow handrail divides it nicely. But imagine somebody on the stairs, even if they were just tying their shoe.
Except for #1, the lack of contrast and shadows make the pictures seem a bit flat. If you're using artificial lighting or HDR, I suggest playing with it or just seeing what you can do with natural light. It may have been an overcast day; Seattle sure gets flat this time of year.
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