Three from yesterday

RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,893 moderator

Out and about after far too long. I was glad to find that Madrid hasn't gotten any less strange.

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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 23,764 moderator

    Ah, that third image (at Plaza de la Cebada) is a wonderful capture.

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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,878 Major grins

    I really like #3, would have liked to see a bit more of the man's hat on the top picture though.

  • denisegoldbergdenisegoldberg Administrators Posts: 14,220 moderator
    edited May 15, 2018

    The third image is wonderful!

  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,893 moderator
    edited May 16, 2018

    Thanks, everyone. Much appreciated.

    @Juano said:
    I really like #3, would have liked to see a bit more of the man's hat on the top picture though.

    Yeah, you're probably right. Here's a different take on the same scene:
    4.

    I preferred #3 because it felt more immediate--dunno.

  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 23,764 moderator
    edited May 17, 2018

    @Richard said:
    Thanks, everyone. Much appreciated.

    @Juano said:
    I really like #3, would have liked to see a bit more of the man's hat on the top picture though.

    Yeah, you're probably right. Here's a different take on the same scene:
    4.

    I preferred #3 because it felt more immediate--dunno.

    Like both 3 and 4, but like 3 more since the worker is also looking at the camera/us. It is much more intimate, engaging and capricious.

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  • sarasphotossarasphotos Registered Users Posts: 3,822 Major grins

    My fave is #2. I'm dying to try "tapas de sichuan" B)

  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,167 moderator

    Liking the full shot #4, Richard.

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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,878 Major grins

    @David_S85 said:
    Liking the full shot #4, Richard.

    I LOVE 4, much nicer! well done.

  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,319 Major grins

    I'm glad you could get out and around, Richard. We seem to get some good stuff from you when you do. I like #3 the best but I'm torn about which version. If it were in an exhibit, and blown up fairly large, I opt for #4 for sure.

    I'm curious about #1. What's the purpose of the ropes the guy closet to the truck has attached to his blanket? Does it aid him if he finds it necessary to affect a quick exit?

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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,878 Major grins

    I think 3 still works with a different crop showing most of the hat.

  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,893 moderator
    edited May 17, 2018

    Thanks again for all your comments.

    @sarasphotos said:
    My fave is #2. I'm dying to try "tapas de sichuan" B)

    Yeah, one wonders. I like dim sum, but I think that's usually Cantonese. Tiny spicy dishes? Dunno, but somehow I don't quite trust it.

    @black mamba said:
    I'm curious about #1. What's the purpose of the ropes the guy closet to the truck has attached to his blanket? Does it aid him if he finds it necessary to affect a quick exit?

    Precisely. They can sling their stuff over their shoulders in one quick motion and be on their way. It's a silly game of cat and mouse they play with the local police, who know perfectly well that they're just going to set up shop on the next block. But the sellers risk having their merchandise confiscated if the police actually catch them, so they do have to pay attention and move quickly.

    @Juano said:
    I think 3 still works with a different crop showing most of the hat.

    Well, #3 had no more pixels at the top. But just for you, I tried an 8x10 crop of #4:
    5.

    This might be the best of the lot, so thanks for insisting.

  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,878 Major grins

    I like it a lot! Thanks for playing!

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