The arched flow of action here is tense and compelling. I like the tender, steadying hand on his shoulder as he strains to capture there last possible drip.
Brilliant color.
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March 26, 2025
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Maybe I was not clear. It happens.
1) I don't think the image needs portrait orientation. I just said that portrait orientation would be the expected format.
But going horizontal is the unconventional and better choice, for the reasons we both stated.2) I did not think that blue border itself was a flag. I said that such a clear and straight blue band covering such an area of the image makes THIS (i.e. the whole image) almost look like a flag (with a division in bands and a central heraldic "medaillon"). The whole flag thing was just an intro actually, to make my mediocre dad joke about the country Unconventistan.
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Roel, I can't get this photo to display at more than thumbnail size. I can't see it in enough detail to discuss it meaningfully.
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The art deco style of architecture was a gift that keeps on giving.
In 1 and 3 I feel there is too much on the left taking our eye away from the long lines and copper highlights that are the strength of the images. -
Beautifully composed. All the weight from the impressive trunk is balanced by the framing branches across the top. The row of vines and their supports takes up the remaining corner while also extending into the scene. The parallel between the line of grape vines and the lower branch is a perfect touch. A gem in the technique of incorporating large close objects on a landscape.
Edit addition. I had thought of adding a comment on Pete's use of DOF here but I didn't bother. A little later I came across a piece written by Mike Johnston on what he sees as the over use of bokeh. I agree and I thought of Pete's image.
Here's a link to the Johnston article. You will ned to scroll down a little to get to the bokeh You will need to scroll down to the "The Most Common Mistake I See in Photographs Today" article
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It is an interesting place to explore, with huge possibilities for leading lines, strong diagonals and reflections (that polished floor in image 3 is a blessing).
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I love how the image is not even really a recognizable human form at first glance. It looks more like a flame, and it is the better for it.
The colour scheme helps : intricate stage lighting can be a challenge to photograph, but sometimes that is a blessing in disguise.
The absence of the tip of the foot: I am in dubio whether this is a shame or not. It helps with the "de-humanization" of the shape.
Great how the face presents itself upon further scrutiny.
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Sorry, I don't have the full scale image available on the computer where I am now.
(I am migrating data to NAS and cloud, but I am not yet used to it..)You can view it already somewhat bigger with this link to Zenfolio directly:
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I agree on the composition being very strong is this bucolic scene.
The tree trunk is massive, but it is not without detail : the fine lines of the bark are very similar, in fact, to the shapes of the vines next to it.
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A wonderful look at diversity of species and certainly an interesting new chapter in your Dam Birds bible.
The new arrivals seem to blend in well and have made themselves a comfortable residence here.
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Just magnificent might of an ancient tree with cascading hill with vines. Superb contrast.
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Just amazing how willing participants they are for your photographic journey. It is undoubtedly a bottomless resource in a constant search for Just the right image.
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A classic outdoor bar scene, but you certainly have lots of colours, tip of parasol and other participants in art of libation. Master stroke to focus on a glass of beer. Great scene.
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This red almost hurt my eyes(kidding). Excellent closeup indeed.
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I just leave it to imagination. One has to be there among the audience to appreciate the performance .
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Thanks Chris!
That glass of beer was in that position for an instant. A millisecond. I was lucky to have caught it. I can't claim to have been aware of it as I fired off several frames, following the waitress' moves at the table. I just knew I had a good scene and "covered" it. You can see the glass still on her tray just before she picked it up in the other image.
Like so many "moments" in street photography, the photographer has no idea what actual slice of time the effort has captured until seeing the image in "post."
Rich