Not long ago GregT posted this great shot of Denver’s Firehouse #9, taken during the recent Doors Open Denver weekend. I was tagging along and tried to get the same shot. As you can see, he nailed the sunlight perfectly and I didn’t. Dammit. Here are two versions of my take.
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I like the top image: more drama.
Got to be different lens as well…
Not sure what Greg was using. I’m using a 10-24mm wide angle.
I like the top better too.. I disagree about you “not getting the light”.. mine is more arty, yours is more detailed. I was using my 24-105 L.