This one I took in a courtyard of one of my friends in Beijing a couple years ago. I'm not sure how good this picture actually is, but I liked the combination of the flowers, the building, and the sun.
You have some good elements here, Ian, but it's just too busy a scene, to concentrate on any specific subject.
A good case for, "less is more"
I'd like to have seen one or two blossoms and the sun, with a long lens.
I like the smoky quality of the scene although I suppose it is caused by air pollution. However, I do agree with Doug that concentrating more on the blossoms and the sunset and less on the buildings would have been preferable.
A good case for, "less is more"
I'd like to have seen one or two blossoms and the sun, with a long lens.