Where's Wally?
Posted 19/11/2009 - 22:19
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There's a chunk of the image here that has been 'improved' through cloning out some unpleasant parts - can you see where I did the cloning? If the answer is no then I'm fairly happy - if you all say what a wonderful shot this is then I'll be really happy!
Mike
Mike
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Posted 19/11/2009 - 22:32
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My guess is you've cloned a reflection out from the front of the dummy, I'd hazard a guess at from the guy with the stick.
If this is local Mike I would certainly go back several times and keep trying, maybe use a polorizer to see if you can reduce some of those reflections, obviously the biggest problem is finding a suitable pedestrian to walk through the frame.
As it stands I like it and I think you've done well but there are still too many distractions in those reflections. And if you want to set something up with a planted model then get them to walk the other way and be looking towards the dummy.
Sorry this replys not going to make you ecstatic
If this is local Mike I would certainly go back several times and keep trying, maybe use a polorizer to see if you can reduce some of those reflections, obviously the biggest problem is finding a suitable pedestrian to walk through the frame.
As it stands I like it and I think you've done well but there are still too many distractions in those reflections. And if you want to set something up with a planted model then get them to walk the other way and be looking towards the dummy.
Sorry this replys not going to make you ecstatic
Posted 19/11/2009 - 22:38
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Nope not a reflection of the guy as I would have left that - nor for once of me either.
I agree it needs a better person. I waited 5 minutes for one old dear who was looking in the shop window 2 down to walk past it but she went in the other direction. What I hadn't realised was that because the pedestrians were walking they were also blurred. I may go back and stalk some more. On the other hand Kidderminster is not totally in my comfort zone for stalking or hanging around too long. There are some quite er basic people there who aren't shy of confrontation.
Mike
I agree it needs a better person. I waited 5 minutes for one old dear who was looking in the shop window 2 down to walk past it but she went in the other direction. What I hadn't realised was that because the pedestrians were walking they were also blurred. I may go back and stalk some more. On the other hand Kidderminster is not totally in my comfort zone for stalking or hanging around too long. There are some quite er basic people there who aren't shy of confrontation.
Mike
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Posted 20/11/2009 - 01:44
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The only place I can spot is - though I'm not sure how you'd have done this, as it's a very large area, and I'm not sure where you'd have cloned from - the door. The bottom panel seems to be reflecting something that's not in front of it. The top panel I find confusing - though you surely couldn't have cloned it. Are those posters behind the glass or reflecting in it (and if so where from?) - and is that a wheel hub? The other place it could be is towards the bottom of the model - some of the lines don't join up there, though that might be the thing itself.
Re. the shot. I think impotentspider's right about the potential of the location and it being worth going back. In this one, for me there's a bit too much pavement - I'd want to crop (or preferably frame it) higher (but then you chop the guy's legs off). You'll have to encourage pedestrians to walk closer to the shop window. I'd be trying to get one to obscure as much of the door as possible - which is pretty utilitarian and horrible!
Oh, forgot to say, I disagree about the reflections. I think they're an important part of the image. I like the figures standing and sitting in particular. If I did go back I'd be looking to have the same, and even exploring the possibilities of using reflected figures as a counterpoint to the model instead of someone walking past (if it's a place where people naturally congregate this might even be easier - and you could get rid of the pavement).
Re. the shot. I think impotentspider's right about the potential of the location and it being worth going back. In this one, for me there's a bit too much pavement - I'd want to crop (or preferably frame it) higher (but then you chop the guy's legs off). You'll have to encourage pedestrians to walk closer to the shop window. I'd be trying to get one to obscure as much of the door as possible - which is pretty utilitarian and horrible!
Oh, forgot to say, I disagree about the reflections. I think they're an important part of the image. I like the figures standing and sitting in particular. If I did go back I'd be looking to have the same, and even exploring the possibilities of using reflected figures as a counterpoint to the model instead of someone walking past (if it's a place where people naturally congregate this might even be easier - and you could get rid of the pavement).
Posted 20/11/2009 - 07:15
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Not the door - way too much work!
I agree it needs a better person. This is a massive crop anyway I had acres of pavement there if I wanted it! The posters you refer to are inside the empty shop.
I don't think anything less than an Australian front row rugby player would obscure that door so it has to be part of the shot. People do very thoughtfully walk quite close to the window - focus was/is an issue.
I may well go back.
Mike
I agree it needs a better person. This is a massive crop anyway I had acres of pavement there if I wanted it! The posters you refer to are inside the empty shop.
I don't think anything less than an Australian front row rugby player would obscure that door so it has to be part of the shot. People do very thoughtfully walk quite close to the window - focus was/is an issue.
I may well go back.
Mike
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Posted 20/11/2009 - 08:18
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I can't see anything in that photo. I saw the similar photo on Flickr so I've read Aiki's comment there. Is it the same photo? If so I know what it is, but that would be cheating
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Posted 20/11/2009 - 10:11
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You don't need a better figure walking past, the old guy with the stick is the perfect subject for a juxtaposition shot with the shop model.
BTW Mike, I thought you didn't like black and white.
david
BTW Mike, I thought you didn't like black and white.
david
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