Who you lookin' at??

PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
edited February 10, 2011 in Street and Documentary
This may work, may not. I like his expression. My first go at scanning my own film. Have at it.:D

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Delta 3200 with red filter ( I think - shot months ago) / M4-P
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... I'm still peeling potatoes.

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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited January 29, 2011
    This is very nice, I like the light on his face and his expression. I think he is lost in thought...
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  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited January 29, 2011
    Thanks for commenting Juano.
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
  • peoorvendalpeoorvendal Registered Users Posts: 45 Big grins
    edited January 29, 2011
    Love the expression too. And the distinct levels of gray and the fulcrum balance between him and the car is wonderful.
  • BrewsterBrewster Registered Users Posts: 117 Major grins
    edited January 29, 2011
    Nice work Patti! Good balance to the shot, I know digital is supposed to decrease grain, but what if you increased the grain even more?.... just a thought.
  • ruttrutt Registered Users Posts: 6,511 Major grins
    edited January 29, 2011
    Very nice. There is an interesting story here that we are not quite inside of. You nailed the exposure.
    If not now, when?
  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited January 29, 2011
    peoorvendal wrote: »
    Love the expression too. And the distinct levels of gray and the fulcrum balance between him and the car is wonderful.
    Brewster wrote: »
    Nice work Patti! Good balance to the shot, I know digital is supposed to decrease grain, but what if you increased the grain even more?.... just a thought.
    rutt wrote: »
    Very nice. There is an interesting story here that we are not quite inside of. You nailed the exposure.

    Thanks! I liked it but usually I like stuff that doesn't appeal to others so I wasn't sure.
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
  • BrucheBruche Registered Users Posts: 83 Big grins
    edited February 3, 2011
    I don't know what it is, but I think this is an amazing photo. Well done!

    Bruce
  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2011
    Thanks Bruce. I really appreciate you taking a look and commenting.
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
  • M38A1M38A1 Registered Users Posts: 1,317 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2011
    I like the balance of outside light and inside dark as well as the guys expression. So what was the conversation after the shot? :D
  • damonffdamonff Registered Users Posts: 1,894 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2011
    rutt wrote: »
    Very nice. There is an interesting story here that we are not quite inside of. You nailed the exposure.

    The exposure is very nice.
  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2011
    M38A1 wrote: »
    I like the balance of outside light and inside dark as well as the guys expression. So what was the conversation after the shot? :D

    No conversation at all actually. He happened to glance at me just as I pressed the shutter. Pure luckthumb.gif
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2011
    damonff wrote: »
    The exposure is very nice.

    Thanks.
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
  • saltydogsaltydog Registered Users Posts: 243 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2011
    Patti, I think this a success in every which way. I love his expression, I simply love the exposure and how you utilized the window light. It reminds me of the old "New York School" of photography of the 50s & 60s, especially Roy deCarava. The raindrops on the window perfectly complement his somewhat quizzical and contemplating face. In my opinion, this is what street photography is all about - a story untold... clap.gif
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  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2011
    saltydog wrote: »
    Patti, I think this a success in every which way. I love his expression, I simply love the exposure and how you utilized the window light. It reminds me of the old "New York School" of photography of the 50s & 60s, especially Roy deCarava. The raindrops on the window perfectly complement his somewhat quizzical and contemplating face. In my opinion, this is what street photography is all about - a story untold... clap.gif

    Wow! Thanks Salty. I'm glad you've enjoyed it.:D
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
  • JocoJoco Registered Users Posts: 86 Big grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    Beautiful, well done!
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  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    Thanks Joco.
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
  • DBLClickDBLClick Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited February 10, 2011
    I think it works well.
    At multiple levels, it a good image. It gives a sens of environment and place. A key component to this, the look back is the perfect what is about to happen, are you taking a picture me, Was there a confrontation? All fits and holds the viewer interest and captures the imagination.
  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2011
    No confrontation thank goodness. He just glanced up. Thanks for commenting.
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
  • W.W. WebsterW.W. Webster Registered Users Posts: 3,204 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2011
    rutt wrote: »
    There is an interesting story here that we are not quite inside of.
    What do you think it is? ne_nau.gif
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