Xinlong

Very stunning image that shows off this little corner of the globe. Very vibrant colors in the city with a dreary sky overhead gives the sense of festivity, no matter the weather or situation. The over all image itself is wonderfully done, tons of contrast in both color and emotions.

Even though this encases the city in one photo, I still feel like it could go wider or maybe shift it to the right as to not cut off the buildings. A very hard framing challenge in this shot with the flags to the left. I'd even consider losing some of the sky. Not all of it since it is so contrasting to the city below, but maybe bring it lower.

I may be imagining things here, but I do feel like it was shot though a window with the hint of a reflection in the upper left side of the mountains. That might have caused the color fringing I see in the upper right along the treeline. I would avoid the windows next time. If it wasn't shot though a window, I'd take a look at your lens and filters for any reflections or damage.

Overall, I love this photo. I'd have this framed in my living room or blown up on canvas for sale where ever possible. Truly breathtaking view. The lines from the road following the flow of the river. All the lines draw my eyes to the center. Very captivating image.

Overall I'd rate this a 4 1/2 out of 5. Great work.