Trying to create a similar space to /r/photocritique
I took this photo on a 2008 Fujifilm Z100fd so I don't really have much control over colors because it doesnt output RAW (i dont like how some parts of the shadows just fall into complete blackness) but im looking to see if this picture seems "interesting" to any of you
Not really sure if you're have had any more 'control' over colours with any other camera - why do you think that's an issue?
What I really like is the angle you've taken it from and the softness that's coming from the trees in the centre - that haziness for want of a better word.
It's a very pleasing photograph, my only critique might be that the area of sunlight seems slightly blown out - so I might have been inclined to under expose it by say a third of a stop - of course that wouldn't help you with your desire not to have the shadows look like - erm, shadows?
Good photo, enjoyed looking at it, thanks for sharing, keep it up, ~~shoot raw~~.
Edit - missed the fact it can't shoot raw
I think youre right, in my mind i was wanting for less contrast in my photo but in reality i Think if i let the shadows be shadows, the highlights be highlights, and everything in between in their right place i can visualize a scene better. I just checked my exif and I shot this at -0.67ev
Like the other commenters, I think that the sunlight on the grass may be too bright. I don't think the shadows are too dark, though. In general, besides the whites being too white, this is a nice image and I like your crop and composition. Good eye!
This is a pretty photo. The light streaming through the trees, and the mix of flora and architecture is lovely. I wonder how it would feel if you cropped the bottom up so the forced of the wall met the corner of the photo?