Ohh.....To Be Young Again!
Jul 18, 2014 12:21:05 #
A candid photographed at Jones Beach State Park located in Wantagh, N.Y
Opinions desired as to which variation appeals more, if either. Additional critique, comments and suggestions welcomed. Thanks 8-)
Settings: ISO 400, 75mm, f/10, 1/500 of a second
Opinions desired as to which variation appeals more, if either. Additional critique, comments and suggestions welcomed. Thanks 8-)
Settings: ISO 400, 75mm, f/10, 1/500 of a second
Jul 18, 2014 13:09:48 #
To be honest Bmac they both look ok to me but I would have cropped the childs head out at the bottom of the photo.Nice shot though.
Jul 18, 2014 13:10:13 #
A strong shot, fun and colorful and poignant. Of the two, I prefer the coloring in the first, seems more natural. Hard to light a scene like that perfectly with so much going on and the sun overhead, but your exposure looks pretty good regardless.
I like the depth of field you used in this one, too. The girl in the mid-ground's being slightly OOF helps set the mood of this. I think if you'd had her in tight focus, the shot would have lost something.
Nice!
I like the depth of field you used in this one, too. The girl in the mid-ground's being slightly OOF helps set the mood of this. I think if you'd had her in tight focus, the shot would have lost something.
Nice!
Jul 18, 2014 13:16:48 #
I like them both, but the second makes the woman's skin look harsh.
I'd get the best of both worlds and mask out the skin; keeping the effect on the corn and clothing.
I'd get the best of both worlds and mask out the skin; keeping the effect on the corn and clothing.
Jul 18, 2014 13:19:07 #
Jul 18, 2014 13:38:24 #
Nice one..never seen anybody eating corn on the cob on the beach before..its usually an ice cream or Ice lolly!!
Jul 18, 2014 15:24:43 #
angler wrote:
To be honest Bmac they both look ok to me but I would have cropped the childs head out at the bottom of the photo.Nice shot though.
Thanks Jim. You're right and I never noticed that head at all. :D
Jul 18, 2014 15:34:34 #
Treepusher wrote:
A strong shot, fun and colorful and poignant. Of the two, I prefer the coloring in the first, seems more natural. Hard to light a scene like that perfectly with so much going on and the sun overhead, but your exposure looks pretty good regardless.
I like the depth of field you used in this one, too. The girl in the mid-ground's being slightly OOF helps set the mood of this. I think if you'd had her in tight focus, the shot would have lost something.
Nice!
I like the depth of field you used in this one, too. The girl in the mid-ground's being slightly OOF helps set the mood of this. I think if you'd had her in tight focus, the shot would have lost something.
Nice!
You are right about the coloring, it is more natural in the first. Regarding the exposure, I did have to selectively darken some hotspots to improve the photo. I liked the way the focus came out for the young girl, not wanting her sharp but dreamily blurred just enough for the idea of wishing to be young for the main subject to come through. That was the intent anyway. I had to shoot fast as the subject was rapidly walking by to get to her blanket.....and enjoy her corn.
Thanks for the critique Randy. 8-)
Jul 18, 2014 15:37:41 #
hlmichel wrote:
I like them both, but the second makes the woman's skin look harsh.
I'd get the best of both worlds and mask out the skin; keeping the effect on the corn and clothing.
I'd get the best of both worlds and mask out the skin; keeping the effect on the corn and clothing.
Thanks for the valid point and suggestion Hlmichel. The lighting at the time was terrible. 8-)
Jul 18, 2014 20:07:27 #
Chuy
Loc: OUT OF TOWN
This photo is a real mixed bag of shells Bmac, it's like getting into a Ferrari and then smashing into a tree. #1 I like the color. :lol: :thumbup:
Jul 18, 2014 20:07:28 #
Jul 18, 2014 20:36:57 #
No. 1 is more natural for me Bmac.
It really tells a story and that to me is the important part.
Considering you were in contrasty light this candid is well done.
Pierre
It really tells a story and that to me is the important part.
Considering you were in contrasty light this candid is well done.
Pierre
Jul 18, 2014 23:02:02 #
Jul 19, 2014 10:56:20 #
Jul 19, 2014 11:22:20 #
hlmichel wrote:
I like them both, but the second makes the woman's skin look harsh.
I'd get the best of both worlds and mask out the skin; keeping the effect on the corn and clothing.
I'd get the best of both worlds and mask out the skin; keeping the effect on the corn and clothing.
I agree!! :-)
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.