Vincent Cochain, MPSA
October 2026 - Library
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About the Image(s)
1/125, f/11 ISO 2500 at 12 mm (FF).
In the library of Calgary (Canada), I liked the alignment of the different shelves and used the opportunity to have a person. This person goes out of the picture and not in the direction of the look, this is aa little out of the ? classical ? rules. It is what I like in this picture.
LR: Upright - Decreased Highlight, Increased - Contrast, Texture and Clarity, Cropped a little.
7 comments posted
Vincent, I like all of the lines broken up by the person. Lots of things to look at but the person catches my eye. Good composition and mono conversion! Posted: 10/05/2026 19:57:16
Vincent, I agree with Bob. I like how you used "leading lines and perspective" to capture this large room. And there appears to be motion in the girl's step...also a good catch! Posted: 10/06/2026 16:43:11
Now there is a rare sight, a Library with books. Lots of those shut down over here. Then the rest are full of computers not books. But when you do get one like this and you can take a picture it does make a wonderful monochrome image. The regimented lines of the shelving and the books is great broken by the person. But that person at the end studying is magic when you see him. Lovely image. Posted: 10/11/2026 10:07:10
Thanks Paul for this analysis and comment. Posted: 10/15/2026 10:51:48
Vincent - this works very well! Love the modern feel here, so many shapes/lines to follow and enjoy. The person's position is perfect and your timing with her striding to the left suggests the room continues further in that direction. It's all so 'clean' with nothing disrupting the many shapes/lines. Wonderful! Posted: 10/14/2026 21:36:54
Thanks Adrian for this comment. Posted: 10/15/2026 10:52:27
Vincent, what a wonderful image! Being an avid reader and writer, I love libraries! But back to the photo. The composition is perfect with leading lines in all directions. I really like the person in the foreground and you caught the walking with the foot up. The person in the very back adds to it as well. Your conversion to black and white is very nice. Great image...the library may want a copy of this! Posted: 10/17/2026 14:14:22