Wikipedia:Picture peer review/FrostBankTower

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[edit] Frost Bank Tower

The Frost Bank Tower of Austin, Texas as seen from Congress Avenue.

I took this photo myself. The tower is one of only two towers in the world that uses the silvery blue glass facade. I felt that the Congress Ave. sign improved on the picture for two reasons; firstly because it identifies the tower in the picture, and secondly because Congress Avenue is in itself notable.

It is however a rather unusual view of the tower, as it looks much different from other angles. (See [1] and [2])

• Nominate and support. - CMBJ 05:41, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

Comments:

• I don't agree that Congress Ave. sign is a useful thing to have in the picture. I'm honestly not sure if any picture, from the ground, looking up at a modern glass-covered sky-scraper, would be a featured picture. Also, from the other pictures, this is a distinctive looking building. Any view that makes it look like a completely conventional skyscraper is unlikely to be featured. Look at the current featured pictures for architecture for an idea of what people expect. Other than the composition, some general tips follow. There is a lot of grain and noise in this picture, especially on the left face of the building. All vertical lines need to be vertical, not tilted (horizontal lines, like the horizon, should be horizontal). If the building on the left isn't a part of Frostbank tower, then it's also a distracting foreground item that might kill a featured picture candidate. Good luck on future pictures! Enuja 01:47, 9 May 2007 (UTC)
  • The reason that I felt that the Congress Ave sign was a positive thing is because it is a fairly significant street in Austin (as you can infer from the fact it even has a preexisting article) similar to that of Sunset Boulevard, Park Avenue, or 6th Street. I did consider the fact that this view did portray a slightly more conventional aspect to it, however as mentioned it is one of only two existing buildings with its unique type of glass. The building seen to the left side is indeed part of the same building. I do however entirely understand and appreciate your views on the picture, hence why I posted it here in the first place. I would like to hear further comments from others as well. --CMBJ 07:04, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

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