Big Buddha in Bangkok

[Jay.Yang]

Hi,

This is a very HUGE reclining Buddha in Bangkok. As you can see, I was focusing on the feel to show the engraving details while blurring out the Buddha's head.

Comments/suggestions please,
Jay

[tirediron]

While I understand your intent here, I'm not sure that it was the approach I would have taken. I think it might have made a much more powerful image were the head/face area sharply focused and exposed. The scroll work is interesting, but the softly focused head in the background seems just a bit eerie to me.

[kat]

I like the idea. I can totally see what you are trying to do and you did do it. I think the scrolls, to my eye, aren't all totally in focus (they could be sharper).

Did you try the reverse as tirediron mentioned?

[ruleofthirds]

If you're not against "large adjustments" and some are, i'd suggest cloning out the window/door. I find it a bit distracting, try covering it with your hand.

Next time you're in Bangkok take me with you.

[Jay.Yang]

Kat,
I did not try the reverse. Somehow, I always think that the object closer to me should be in focus. Just never occur to me to try the other way around, until now... =)

Yeah, somehow the scroll is not as sharp as I thought to be...

Jay