There is this imposing harbour building in Hamburg, it is built like a rhombus.

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dockland

I tried to choose a more unusual point of view and only took a part of the building. Did I deprive the viewer of the chance to categorise the building?

Does the viewer think I've ‘distorted’ it, that I've taken it ‘askew’?

I particularly liked the reflection of the clouds in the windows and the contrast between the deep blue and the white.

Now, of course, I'm interested in the subjective observations as to why my interpretation was hardly appreciated by the curators.

Many thanks in advance.

LG Ute

Hi Ute and welcome all I can give you is my take on your fine image. I don't photograph building I've tried in the past without success but here goes. I went for a tighter crop for more impact and power. Nik Tool Tonal Contrast to add texture last some dodge tool work - see attached.

Ute Jackisch PRO

There is this imposing harbour building in Hamburg, it is built like a rhombus.

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dockland

 

I tried to choose a more unusual point of view and only took a part of the building. Did I deprive the viewer of the chance to categorise the building?

Does the viewer think I've ‘distorted’ it, that I've taken it ‘askew’?

I particularly liked the reflection of the clouds in the windows and the contrast between the deep blue and the white.

Now, of course, I'm interested in the subjective observations as to why my interpretation was hardly appreciated by the curators.

Many thanks in advance.

 

LG Ute

 

Hello Ute,

Thanks for posting your image in this forum. I am not an Architecture photographer but i have one suggestion for you. 
i would tilt the image to align the horizontal line. I did it on my iPad quickly. 

As for contrast, etc. I leave that to others because i am not at my computer. 

just an idea.

Lucie, s.c. 

Lucie Gagnon CREW 

Ute Jackisch PRO

There is this imposing harbour building in Hamburg, it is built like a rhombus.

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dockland

 

I tried to choose a more unusual point of view and only took a part of the building. Did I deprive the viewer of the chance to categorise the building?

Does the viewer think I've ‘distorted’ it, that I've taken it ‘askew’?

I particularly liked the reflection of the clouds in the windows and the contrast between the deep blue and the white.

Now, of course, I'm interested in the subjective observations as to why my interpretation was hardly appreciated by the curators.

Many thanks in advance.

 

LG Ute

 

Hello Ute,

Thanks for posting your image in this forum. I am not an Architecture photographer but i have one suggestion for you. It was done with a screen grab. 
i would tilt the image to align the horizontal line.

As for contrast, etc. I leave that to others because i am not at my computer. 

 

just an idea.

Lucie, s.c. 

 

Ute,

and here is a 16x9 crop with auto adjustments done on ipad (for reference only).

Lucie s.c. 

Thank you for your numerous suggestions. I have been inspired by every single one and have packed the colour in my bag. Thus a black and white photo, differently orientated and cropped. I will send it on the curation journey again :-) Thank you!

I like it!

Good luck Ute! 

Ute,

I'm glad to see you went with BNW.  When I first looked at your photo it screamed BNW to me.  This is due to a limited color palette and high contrast elements. 

Best wishes,

Mike S. - Senior Critic

Thank you for the numerous comments.

Black and white definitely has a better effect! (and was successful :-) )