The larger size made a big difference. A very fine shot, but in the spirit of the this theme, I still want more context. Is he a stand up comedian? A singer? How would I know? Where is he?
The larger size made a big difference. A very fine shot, but in the spirit of the this theme, I still want more context. Is he a stand up comedian? A singer? How would I know? Where is he?
Thanks. I kind of thought without the band somewhere in the photo it did not tell enough about him.
This has context, but is it a portrait if she isn't looking at me and smiling?
I would crop it down from the top and from the left. If a shot does not isolate an individual I tend to think of it as a 'people scene' more than a portrait. And, if it is just her profile, I still think it is a portrait. What else would it be? Check the first example in the active challenge thread (also a profile, with the challenge qualifying material as the "focus").
As for the shot itself, it looks a little cold... I would consider adding magenta/red. Also, the objects on the table immediately in front of her face are distracting and should probably be cloned away. The rest of the "clutter" I think creates context.
We are the music-makers; and we are the dreamers of dreams.
... come along.
I would crop it down from the top and from the left. If a shot does not isolate an individual I tend to think of it as a 'people scene' more than a portrait. And, if it is just her profile, I still think it is a portrait. What else would it be? Check the first example in the active challenge thread (also a profile, with the challenge qualifying material as the "focus").
As for the shot itself, it looks a little cold... I would consider adding magenta/red. Also, the objects on the table immediately in front of her face are distracting and should probably be cloned away. The rest of the "clutter" I think creates context.
Thanks for the very helpful critique. I'm going to give those tips a try and see what I come up with. When I took it, I thought of it as a people shot, kind of a "street" shot. But, I also wanted a good shot of her. Thanks for the input.
The waiter
Here's one that has the right subject matter, but fails misserably as a photo.
I post it only as an idea for subject matter.
I was sitting at the counter in this San Francisco restaurant and wanted to take the shot without drawing attention to myself, so I didn't use a flash. The waiters move around quickly and the shot did not present itself again. It was very dark and lightening it made it grainy so I added grain. It's also quite soft. A flash at that close range probably would have been too bright anyway. I only have the onboard flash to work with. - Anyway, I'd try to find something like this for this challenge.
If you can offer any suggestions for saving the photo or for how to shoot it in the future, I would be very grateful.
Edit note: I cropped this to eliminate one overhead light and cloned out the other one. With a little more lightening, it improved a bit. I substituted the revised photo because I didn't want to post too many. Both versions are here:
Would these be what is meant by a conceptual portrait?
or would it fit? It is NOT eligible, taken a few months ago. But my priest shot not only has his "costume" in it, it has the Easter, Baptismal Candle, to place it.
I was thinking that this might have been good if it were "new".
Would these be what is meant by a conceptual portrait?
or would it fit? It is NOT eligible, taken a few months ago. But my priest shot not only has his "costume" in it, it has the Easter, Baptismal Candle, to place it.
I was thinking that this might have been good if it were "new".
ginger
I don't know how to make the picture tiny in my reply.
But, I think this is great for showing context. He is wearing a wet suit and is that a parasail behind him? Yes, it would have made a good entry.
Its not everyday you meet a Viking!!
I'm part of (or used to be) part of a Dark Age re-enactment group.
Here's one the Vking's deciding he didn't like having his photo taken!!
Nicola
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Her mom helped with the title work and blocking, the rest was the kid's.
Kate, with her head in the clouds.
Even though you can't see his face.
The Welder.
I don't take many people pics so this is about the best I can do.
Hi Dave
I really like the welder pic - it seems to have everything in it for the challenge even though we don;t get to see his face and the B&W really give it that bit extra..
I knew, of course, that trees and plants had roots, stems, bark, branches and foliage that reached up toward the light. But I was coming to realize that the real magician was light itself.
Edward Steichen
I knew, of course, that trees and plants had roots, stems, bark, branches and foliage that reached up toward the light. But I was coming to realize that the real magician was light itself.
Edward Steichen
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Raghu Rai
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Thanks. I kind of thought without the band somewhere in the photo it did not tell enough about him.
This has context, but is it a portrait if she isn't looking at me and smiling?
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As for the shot itself, it looks a little cold... I would consider adding magenta/red. Also, the objects on the table immediately in front of her face are distracting and should probably be cloned away. The rest of the "clutter" I think creates context.
... come along.
Thanks for the very helpful critique. I'm going to give those tips a try and see what I come up with. When I took it, I thought of it as a people shot, kind of a "street" shot. But, I also wanted a good shot of her. Thanks for the input.
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Here's one that has the right subject matter, but fails misserably as a photo.
I post it only as an idea for subject matter.
I was sitting at the counter in this San Francisco restaurant and wanted to take the shot without drawing attention to myself, so I didn't use a flash. The waiters move around quickly and the shot did not present itself again. It was very dark and lightening it made it grainy so I added grain. It's also quite soft. A flash at that close range probably would have been too bright anyway. I only have the onboard flash to work with. - Anyway, I'd try to find something like this for this challenge.
If you can offer any suggestions for saving the photo or for how to shoot it in the future, I would be very grateful.
Edit note: I cropped this to eliminate one overhead light and cloned out the other one. With a little more lightening, it improved a bit. I substituted the revised photo because I didn't want to post too many. Both versions are here:
Susan Appel Photography My Blog
working with eagles:
car racer:
Snappy, I love this! I had a Spa Pedicure today, by the very same lady
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Every see the Barry Levinson flick 'Tinmen'? It is about guys like this...creators of Baltimore's 'Little Castles'
The same lady is New York? Amazing! She sure gets around.:D
I love the bright colors in this place. It's busy looking but colorful.
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or would it fit? It is NOT eligible, taken a few months ago. But my priest shot not only has his "costume" in it, it has the Easter, Baptismal Candle, to place it.
I was thinking that this might have been good if it were "new".
ginger
not to be confused with "contextual..."
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I don't know how to make the picture tiny in my reply.
But, I think this is great for showing context. He is wearing a wet suit and is that a parasail behind him? Yes, it would have made a good entry.
Susan Appel Photography My Blog
I'm part of (or used to be) part of a Dark Age re-enactment group.
Here's one the Vking's deciding he didn't like having his photo taken!!
Iconic Creative
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"To be creative means the ability to remain thirsty and to want more, never be content...you keep on seeing, discovering and understanding the joy of creativity"
Raghu Rai
a favorite shot of a friend at a horse clinic
my stuff
my riding instructor and her granddaughter
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I really like the welder pic - it seems to have everything in it for the challenge even though we don;t get to see his face and the B&W really give it that bit extra..
Cheers
Harj
I shot this on April 28th.
I was going to submit this one for the contest but I didn't like the background elements near her head. It was shot on May 6th.
I knew, of course, that trees and plants had roots, stems, bark, branches and foliage that reached up toward the light. But I was coming to realize that the real magician was light itself.
Edward Steichen
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I knew, of course, that trees and plants had roots, stems, bark, branches and foliage that reached up toward the light. But I was coming to realize that the real magician was light itself.
Edward Steichen
I think this one particularly is fantastic!! Cool
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Virginia (here in Las Vegas with Skippy waiting for the fun to begin!)
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