need help with architectural composition

[Claudio Branch]

...now wanna improve overall image aesthetics.

first third line.

[Ernest Burden III]

Too much distortion...totally distracting.

Step back and zoom in to flatten the perspective somewhat.

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[Dave Buckley]

if i post the file, does anybody fancy giving it a bash? (the file that is )

[Dave Buckley]

next revision after taking further comments into account.

i guess i'm a sucker for over exaggerrated photos of exteriors

what lens do you guys tend to use for exteriors?

[Claudio Branch]

The camera is too high now....as if you were viewing it from another building. I think you should just stick with your initial shot...make a few adjustments, push out a nice rendering with good GI lighting, and knock it out of the park in post.

Get on with it already....

[Dave Buckley]

NO

i want to get it right!!!

ok so i'll keep the angle as is now, move the camera to eye level. and then adjust the target so the horizon stays where it is

[Claudio Branch]

I'm slowly working my way through an arch photography book and trying to apply the same techniques on my exteriors/interiors.

BTW, what is the title of this book you using?

[Dave Buckley]

the book is called 'architectural photography the digital way, by gerry kopelow'

update attached

[Dave Buckley]

final update before bedtime, more to follow tomorrow. Any comments welcome. hopefully this could turn into a good learning post for people as i'm going to post regular updates and ask for advice at each stage, texturing, vegetation, people, post work etc etc

[Ernest Burden III]

You are on the right track. Open up the framing to allow some breathing room, especially on the left side of the view.