Millenium Park

purifiedpurified Registered Users Posts: 173 Major grins
edited April 15, 2005 in People
Visted Chicago last weekend and tried my best to get some good shots. I only liked a few, but I feel like something is missing. I'm disappointed in the blur at the left hand and foot. :/ Any suggestions? I've a sepia version here: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/purified/fd9c0d6b.jpg

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Purified Photography
Updated June 5 2007


-Kelly

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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,249 moderator
    edited April 15, 2005
    I like the free spirit feeling in this shot. clap.gif

    You mentioned that the motion bothers you - but I'm of the opinion that there isn't enough blur in the subject. Photos that capture motion are special, and a little more might be good here. This kind of happiness and enthusiasm shouldn't be frozen, IMO. It also could use a wee bit of a rotation so the lamposts, building lines and the sidewalk in the background aren't tilted. Overall, very well done. thumb.gif





    purified wrote:
    Visted Chicago last weekend and tried my best to get some good shots. I only liked a few, but I feel like something is missing. I'm disappointed in the blur at the left hand and foot. :/ Any suggestions? I've a sepia version here: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/purified/fd9c0d6b.jpg
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  • ridetwistyroadsridetwistyroads Registered Users Posts: 526 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2005
    Good shot!
    I'm inclined to say I don't mind the motion blur either. It shows the enthusiasm of the moment. Also, more then just the left foot is a bit blurred, the left hand is as blurred, and the edges of the jacket are just a wee bit blurred. I like the effects, it shows the subject's motion. The framing is good, and I like the tunnel effect of the trees.

    Is the subject you? If not, was it a set up, or was your friend randomly running?
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  • DavidoffDavidoff Registered Users Posts: 409 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2005
    I already saw your Chicago photos on your gj page, didn't comment tough.
    I wouldn't also mind seeing a bit more blur here, but if you want my honest opinion... you have much better chicago photos on your site.
  • purifiedpurified Registered Users Posts: 173 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2005
    No, the subject isn't me, my friend was just running around when I took the shot. :)

    Davidoff, really? I posted this one particularly for constructive criticism, because I thought it wasn't 'top notch'. I'm glad that my other efforts weren't in vain.
    Purified Photography
    Updated June 5 2007


    -Kelly
  • DavidoffDavidoff Registered Users Posts: 409 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2005
    purified wrote:
    No, the subject isn't me, my friend was just running around when I took the shot. :)

    Davidoff, really? I posted this one particularly for constructive criticism, because I thought it wasn't 'top notch'. I'm glad that my other efforts weren't in vain.
    Really.

    Do you some some messenger?
    I have msn, I'd like to chat with you.
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