People on the beach (5 images)
Posted 24/07/2010 - 00:30
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I love 'em all! Every single one tells a story and gives us an insight into people's lives. Okay then, since you twist my arm, my favourites are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, with a preference for 2 and 4. What lens(es) did you use? Shame there's no EXIF (I usually forget to include it as well btw ).
On a more technical(?) note: I think some of them could have done with a little bit less exposure/more contrast? I'm no expert though.
On a more technical(?) note: I think some of them could have done with a little bit less exposure/more contrast? I'm no expert though.
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Posted 24/07/2010 - 01:47
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Thanks Lidy! Sorry about the EXIF, these were all with the Sigma 70-200 all at 200mm except for the boy in pink was at 88mm, all in AV mode with aperture between f4 and 5.6, shutter between 1/320 and 1/800.
Good call about the exposure as well. I had PPed these yesterday, but decided today just before uploading that they weren't bright enough and so boosted exposure on all of them. I should have readjusted contrast at the same time.
Good call about the exposure as well. I had PPed these yesterday, but decided today just before uploading that they weren't bright enough and so boosted exposure on all of them. I should have readjusted contrast at the same time.
Tim
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Posted 24/07/2010 - 10:14
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I agree - I think these make a great set of vignettes. I rather like slow day at the office (mainly because I fancy a day like that myself), and the last two are very good candid scenes - especially the Romance of Youth. Great set to my mind.
Cheers
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Posted 24/07/2010 - 12:59
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What a super set, Tim. Lidy's right: they all do tell a story and make you think about the people. Nice if the couple were a little more side on, but you have to get what you can with this type of thing. The thoughtful fisherman's good, as well.
Best wishes,
Andrew
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
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Posted 24/07/2010 - 14:19
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Fine piece of lurking Tim, you captured some images which display the art of capturing the decisive moment.
David
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Posted 24/07/2010 - 18:59
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Thanks folks! This sort of photography is more than a little out of my comfort zone, so it's great to hear that they aren't completely without merit
Nerve-wracking stuff though, as you can see the guy in number one looked right at me as I clicked the shutter which started my heart racing, but thankfully he didn't come rushing over to deliver a bollocking (or knuckle sandwich )
Andrew I agree about the side-on shot of the kissing couple, I tried but just couldn't get the proper vantage point without losing the bubbly (which was what got my attention in the first place).
Nerve-wracking stuff though, as you can see the guy in number one looked right at me as I clicked the shutter which started my heart racing, but thankfully he didn't come rushing over to deliver a bollocking (or knuckle sandwich )
Andrew I agree about the side-on shot of the kissing couple, I tried but just couldn't get the proper vantage point without losing the bubbly (which was what got my attention in the first place).
Tim
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