Damsel In Distress: FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION The subject is Street Photography taken in Crewkerne, near where I live. A lady is pushing a hand truck and a stack of boxes. It was...

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Mar 7, 2016 19:14:45 #

Heather Iles Loc: UK, Somerset

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

The subject is Street Photography taken in Crewkerne, near where I live. A lady is pushing a hand truck and a stack of boxes. It was photographed from the other side of the road.

It is not the best photograph possible, but I would welcome your critique as to where it could be improved, if that is possible. Suggestions also of where it could be cropped.

Finally, perhaps someone could show me their finished version and provide any tips that may help me to improve the photo, if that is possible.

It is the first time of posting a photo on here. I was very reluctant, but was encouraged to do so. I am a complete novice and please bear in mind a retired person, so I am not as quick as I should be.

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Mar 7, 2016 19:32:44 #

Keldon Loc: Yukon, B.C.

I think I'd do a tight crop eliminating most of the road surface at the bottom as well as the second person. He doesn't lend anything to the shot.

Mar 7, 2016 20:00:03 #

debbie wrazen Loc: Western New York

It is interesting that just behind this hardworking and overworked gal is a woman's shift on a dressmaker's dummy. The man appears oblivious and unconcerned to all around him, just going forward. Good picture. A crop would bring the viewer closer to the subjects.

Mar 7, 2016 20:08:56 #

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I agree with less road at the bottom, I think I like the other person in it though.

Mar 7, 2016 21:06:13 #

via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

Heather Iles wrote:

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION br br The subject is Stree... (show quote)

When taking any photo, ask yourself, prior to pushing the button, "what is my subject?" A mistake that new photographers often make is including too much in the photo. Instead of cropping, attempt to frame your photo-with a clear subject in mind-as tight as you can so that the viewer makes no mistake about what the subject is when viewing the photo. Determine beforehand what you find interesting in the scene and frame for that, don't rely on cropping after the fact unless you specifically plan to do that with a purpose.

Mar 7, 2016 21:46:48 #

tramsey Loc: Texas

via the lens wrote:

When taking any photo, ask yourself, prior to push... (show quote)

Great advise. I'm amazed with knowledge like that you haven't given more advise in the past. That was a lot of help

:-) :thumbup: :thumbup:

Mar 8, 2016 04:32:31 #

Heather Iles Loc: UK, Somerset

[quote=Keldon]

Thanks Keldon for taking the time to comment.

Thanks also for drawing my attention to the road, as it takes up most of the picture and is not important. To be honest, I really didn't consider the road until you pointed it out. Good observation which I am obviously lacking and will learn from that. Thank you.

Mar 8, 2016 04:38:28 #

Heather Iles Loc: UK, Somerset

[quote=debbie wrazen]

Thanks Debbie for your time.

That dressmaker's dummy is in what you call a Goodwill Store and yes the man is going about his business. I agree that the picture could be cropped in several places.

Would you be kind enough to explain where would you do your cropping.

Thanks.

Mar 8, 2016 04:47:58 #

Heather Iles Loc: UK, Somerset

[quote=via the lens]

Thanks via the lens. What an apt description!

Thanks for your good advice which I am aware of, but once the camera is in hand the push button is released obviously too quickly. I will try and think before pressing too quickly next time.

On the other hand, as the subject was "Street Photography" I didn't think that same strict rule apply. Can you draw any further comments on this point?

Mar 8, 2016 04:49:17 #

Heather Iles Loc: UK, Somerset

[quote=Longshadow]

Thanks Longshadow for taking the time to comment. Much appreciated.

There is always a variation on the theme.

Mar 8, 2016 04:52:31 #

Heather Iles Loc: UK, Somerset

[quote=tramsey]

I agree with you tramsey, that via the lens advice was informative and I have asked him to elaborate further.

Mar 8, 2016 07:46:49 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Hi Heather. Even though I know virtually nothing about street photography, I'm going to disagree with Keldon.

The man following behind is a big part of the story, and I think speaks to your title: the woman is struggling with her load and he couldn't care less :)

Below I've posted one crop that would bring us closer to the story (story as used here = this moment in time).

A few of the specialty forums are linked below (I sent you a pm with further info):

For Your Consideration
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-119-1.html

Architectural and Traditional Street
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-122-1.html

People photography:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-101-1.html

Mar 8, 2016 09:51:13 #

Heather Iles Loc: UK, Somerset

Thanks Linda for taking the time to comment and for showing your version of a crop. I am amazed how getting rid of most of the road has brought us closer to the main subjects of the photo. Seeing how it is done has really made a difference and I will learn from that. I am glad I took the plunge to post a photo now, as I have learned so much from just one "not much of a photo" from the kind members here with their suggestions.

Thanks also for the various links regarding street and people photography, which made for a very interesting read. I hasten to add though, that I have only read a few of the links so far.

Thanks again.

Mar 8, 2016 13:10:08 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

You got some excellent feedback from everyone who saw this post, Heather.

The links are to the home pages of the specialty forums withinUHH. At the top of each are guidelines and mission statements for those specialty forums.

In order to keep track of new topics in any of the specialty forums that might be of interest, you must subscribe individually - unfortunately :)

To do that, on home page of UHH, go to "all sections." To the right of each specialty forum is a subscribe/unsubscribe button.

Once you've chosen the specialty forums that interest you, you will now see all their newest topics by clicking on "newest topics" link at the top of any UHH page.

You will also see a few of the topics in the newsletter/digest. As the name implies (daily digest), this is just a sampling of what gets posted to UHH every day :)

Heather Iles wrote:

Thanks Linda for taking the time to comment and fo... (show quote)

Mar 8, 2016 15:19:51 #

Heather Iles Loc: UK, Somerset

[quote=Linda From Maine]You got some excellent feedback from everyone who saw this post, Heather.

Thanks Linda for the information regarding how to use the speciality forums and I will use them in future, as there are some that I am interested in.

Yes, I have been very pleased with the help that I have been given and can't thank everyone enough for taking the time do so. I have been encouraged, have found it a pleasant experience and have learned a lot. It made me open my eyes, so to speak.

Thank you Linda.

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