Boy and pig
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This should be in portrait but was my first rather hurried attempt at such a shot.
Uncropped and little pp.
Any comments/advice as to how I could improve it would be welcome!
Uncropped and little pp.
Any comments/advice as to how I could improve it would be welcome!
13/08/2011 - 14:49Blaze
CategoryBlack & White
LensN/A
ISO400
Focal Length55mm
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Posted 13/08/2011 - 17:49
No, it as jpeg - it was pure chance I saw them standing there and just snapped.
I'll go back to the original and try a square crop.
I'll go back to the original and try a square crop.
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Posted 13/08/2011 - 18:10
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Posted 13/08/2011 - 18:30
A square crop might work well. It is a lovely image.
K.
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K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Posted 13/08/2011 - 18:30
Excellent shot and even more so for an impromptue one. You have great tones and contrast but a square crop would be better as Andrew says. You could try burning a litle detail into the stone, but go easy with it. 
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Posted 13/08/2011 - 18:43
You "just snapped"...mmm.
What might you do with more time and consideration?
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Andrew
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What might you do with more time and consideration?
Best wishes,
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 13/08/2011 - 18:58
As you know I think this is an outstanding capture. Luckily I have seen the unprocessed original and the final version should be something a bit special.
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Posted 13/08/2011 - 19:36
I'm absolutely overwhelmed by the response to my photo.
DrOrloff has seen my attempts to improve since I bought the Kx in April and it's been a long haul.
I believe that so much in shots of people or animals is the luck in capturing that moment. I just wish I'd had time to perhaps zoom out a little, and perhaps make it a portrait shot. At least zooming out would have given more options for cropping.
It's certainly inspired me to have another go - thanks everyone
DrOrloff has seen my attempts to improve since I bought the Kx in April and it's been a long haul.
I believe that so much in shots of people or animals is the luck in capturing that moment. I just wish I'd had time to perhaps zoom out a little, and perhaps make it a portrait shot. At least zooming out would have given more options for cropping.
It's certainly inspired me to have another go - thanks everyone
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Posted 13/08/2011 - 20:28
I think this shot is wonderful, i agree with the other's about the crop, i'm certainly no expert, but the b/w of the child and the pig is spot on, i love it.
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Posted 13/08/2011 - 23:56
autumnlight wrote:
I think this shot is wonderful, i agree with the other's about the crop, i'm certainly no expert, but the b/w of the child and the pig is spot on, i love it.
I think this shot is wonderful, i agree with the other's about the crop, i'm certainly no expert, but the b/w of the child and the pig is spot on, i love it.
I'm only a beginner my self, but i do agree with the overstanding comments...
With kind regards,
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Posted 14/08/2011 - 10:54
I've just looked up Paul Strand - what a great photographer and atmospheric photos. Interesting landscapes too.
Thank you, Guilio57
Thank you, Guilio57
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Posted 14/08/2011 - 17:47
Fantastic picture Blaze,
Can't wait to see more of your work.
Kind regards
Charlotte
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Can't wait to see more of your work.
Kind regards
Charlotte
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Posted 14/08/2011 - 18:21
Hang on there, Charlotte, I've only just started !!!
But thanks
But thanks
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Posted 15/08/2011 - 08:49
Excellent image, its got humour as well as the aaah factor.
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Posted 15/08/2011 - 21:20
Lovely shot, the boy's expression is great. Nice first upload to the PUG, welcome.
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Regards,
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Posted 16/08/2011 - 11:49
It's often the case a grab shot works best, agree needs areas to left and right need cropping to square format, well seen and taken,lovely image.Works in B&W.
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Posted 13/10/2011 - 08:29
It will be enough for me to say that I love it!
Regards,
Nezih
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Posted 13/10/2011 - 20:15
Only just seen this one - missed it earlier. Wow! What a fantastic portrait!! One of the best I've seen on the Gallery.
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Posted 13/10/2011 - 21:18
Thank you very much! It really was one of those lucky shots!
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bwlchmawr
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Best wishes,
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."
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