• Portrait Crop? - ankneyd
  • The transparancy looks very like PS work (glued on!). This is a stange glow for a camera shot. But it could be possible, I'm not a expert. - shoot it!
  • I Think this one is over the foreground! - shoot it!
  • A M A Z I N G
    bokeh
    =D - Ollienordh

Plaza Lights 1

Lights above the Plaza Inn at Disneyland, Anaheim California.
I anguished over this selection, I really love it, but I am not sure about the lightness of the photo, which changes when I upload, and the crop. Bart (Cayusa) suggested a tighter crop that I will post in the comments, however, I decided (at least for now) to use this crop; I like the yellow lamp in the upper left to be wholly included.

Recropped and swapped, lost a little to the right of the pole that included a mirror cast iron swirl arm, and more trees on the left side, but kept the lamp intact.
Thoughts? Critiques? Feedback?
Thanks!

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Comments and faves

  1. ★

    the-father, Dyxie, _maverick_, Fe em Brasil, and 519 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. (M@) (73 months ago | reply)

    I like the shot, but for some reason the lights in the foreground look like they were PS'd in.

  3. Dyxie (73 months ago | reply)

    I am not one to critique anyone's work. I think this is lovely. I love the detail on the little colored lights that are in focus. The only thing I can see that would make this better, is maybe cropping out the iron swirl on the post that is not completely in frame. But what in the hell do I know. I just know this is really nice.

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  4. Ron J. Carney (73 months ago | reply)

    Really? I didn't do much post processing, that might cause that..I'll look at it closer when I get home though, thanks!
    Dyxie, You can critique my work any time. I am unsure about that swirly thing too, I may recrop.

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  5. (M@) (73 months ago | reply)

    I think it's because they are the only thing in focus. It's only the last three that look that way. Maybe add a bit of a blur to them just to take the overly sharp edge off of them.

  6. the-father (73 months ago | reply)

    wow! perfect!

    seen on my contacts!

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  7. Ron J. Carney (73 months ago | reply)

    Thanks again, very appreciated!
    I think you are right. That's from shooting at f/1.8...but it's also what I liked about it. I have a few of these 50mm f/1.8 shots that will probably make it into this stream...I love being able, with the 1.8 and the 30d's great high-iso capability, being able to take decent shots at such low light...

  8. (M@) (73 months ago | reply)

    I've got a 50mm f/1.8 too, and I love that thing. I haven't played with the iso settings yet, but I need to start experimenting more.

  9. Martyn Starkey (73 months ago | reply)

    It's a great shot - brilliant use of the lens. I swear by mine too ;-)

  10. hannah.howze [deleted] (73 months ago | reply)

    Wow! That's an extremely cool shot. Great job!

  11. Ron J. Carney (73 months ago | reply)

    Thanks, i am using it to try to learn new ways to see...instead of relying on the zoom of the 18-55, using a prime makes you frame shots more selectively, and makes you MOVE YOUR FEET!
    Thank you Hannah, youre input is very appreciated!

  12. scaamanho (73 months ago | reply)

    WINNER
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    You deserve another one.
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  13. The-big-man (73 months ago | reply)

    Well, this photo is also very nice! Beautiful lights, especially the ones
    in foreground, awesome!

  14. Ron J. Carney (73 months ago | reply)

    Thank you, it is very much appreciated!
    Thank you!

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  15. hollibobolli (73 months ago | reply)

    What a cool, fun shot!!


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  16. Martyn Starkey (73 months ago | reply)

    Here's another my friend, moving your feet is good ;-)

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    Very nice capture, the lighting looks good

  18. christaki (73 months ago | reply)

    great capture there Ron.

  19. _maverick_ (73 months ago | reply)

    i like it a lot as it is, really beautiful:)

  20. Ron J. Carney (73 months ago | reply)

    Thank you all!
    Thanks Chris!

  21. Aprille (73 months ago | reply)

    Wow, I haven't been to Disneyland in 20 years, but even from the thumbnail I thought, "Hey, that makes me think of Disneyland." Great photo, and great job capturing the spirit of the place.

  22. FrogMiller (73 months ago | reply)

    WOW - you do great work.
    I saw your Disney Shot and you are INVITED to join our group!
    Rate My: Disney Shot

  23. Tiffibunny (73 months ago | reply)

    I like it. I did not focus on the swirly thing until after I read about it. The lamp maybe takes a bit away but overall I really like it.

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  24. VictoriaCosplay (73 months ago | reply)

    I love this shot! I love the angle and the lights :)

  25. sudergal (73 months ago | reply)

    I like it! The lights really pop! Great subject to shot.

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  26. A.alFoudry (73 months ago | reply)

    wow i like it so much
    great colors with good lighting
    the depth of field are so amazing
    good job
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  27. Ces White [deleted] (73 months ago | reply)

    I think this is just awesome!! great work :)

  28. Martyn Starkey (73 months ago | reply)

    You again :-)
    Rated 5/5 (by the Rate My: Disney Shot group)

  29. Ron J. Carney (73 months ago | reply)

    Thank you everyone, your kind words and helpful critique are very much appreciated.
    Back again? You just can't stay away ;-)

  30. Ron J. Carney (73 months ago | reply)

    Actually, this is a recrop. The original photo included more to the right of the pole, including the swirly things mirror opposite, on the other side of the pole.

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  31. @solarfrog (73 months ago | reply)

    Rated 4/5 (by the Rate My: Disney Shot group)

    Love the color and the creative use of the lens. Understanding this is a cropped photo and original composition may have placed elements differently, I would prefer to see the focus shift from the red bulb to maybe the orange or blue one further in. This would bring the focal point more towards the center of the photograph. Then again, where it is definitely creates some balance with that huge lamp in the upper left.

  32. Fe em Brasil (73 months ago | reply)

    This is a really beautiful photo. I like it just the way it is so no critique from me!

    (Seen in a discussion of views:75)

  33. Ron J. Carney (73 months ago | reply)

    Solar, normally, if I have time, I take 3 - one focused foreground, one midground, one background (in those general areas, you understand) but this was practically snapped as I walked by, so I was happy at least ONE of the bulbs was in focus! But I understand your point! Thanks for the visit and the input!
    Thank you!

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  34. *Saariy* (73 months ago | reply)

    Nice picture,Great colours
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  35. WatermelonSugar (73 months ago | reply)

    gorgeous shot. great lighting. interesting perspective, nice DOF.

  36. Shannan Denlinger Photography (73 months ago | reply)

    I think it is a beutiful shot!!!

  37. fear of light (In Memory of Paul) (73 months ago | reply)

    This is really, really lovely. I think the focus is perfect - the leading line of the lights is really well done. Caught it in the Views 25: Graduation discussion - instant fave for me. :)

  38. Ron J. Carney (73 months ago | reply)

    Thank you, that is a GREAT complement for me :-)
    Thank you all, I appreciate all your kind words and faves.

  39. snowy4052002 (73 months ago | reply)

    Congrats on Explore!
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    Please add your Beautiful Photo to:
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  40. Agent Retro (73 months ago | reply)

    Personally I dig it just the way it is. The lights in the backround look very cool.

  41. Deana Steere (73 months ago | reply)

    Disneyland in Cali? Sounds like a place I'd like to be. :)
    Nice shot.

  42. ankneyd (73 months ago | reply)

    Rated 4/5 (by the Rate My: Disney Shot group)

    Interesting composition and content. I kind of like it as a portrait shot instead of landscape, though (see note on the image).

  43. Ron J. Carney (73 months ago | reply)

    Interesting idea...I will have to crop it on my PC and see how it feels. I kind of liked the foreground lamp and the post, but losing them may focus the attention more on the lights. Thanks for the idea!
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  44. Greg Bal Images (73 months ago | reply)

    Great shot.
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  45. slimdandy (73 months ago | reply)

    Absolutely beautiful Light! Please join my new group, "A Celebration of Light".
    Blessings,
    Robert
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  46. theFenguon (73 months ago | reply)

    this is amazing! love the colors

  47. Valpopando (73 months ago | reply)

    Great DOF and colors !! interesting composition

  48. Tabbie-cats (73 months ago | reply)

    CONGRATS on making EXPLORE! Well deserved! :)

  49. Eulinx (73 months ago | reply)

    Stunning, I love the colours

  50. filmwolf (73 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called THE PEOPLE'S CAFE, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

  51. martinstelbrink (73 months ago | reply)

    Very beautiful shot!

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