Christmas Stroll
Dec 16, 2018 07:26:34 #
In case you're in the mood for a bit of seasonal colour. If it's all humbug to you, that's fine - just tell me what it does (or does not) do for you please.
Dec 16, 2018 08:14:22 #
Re literal "seasonal color," the colors on my monitor are predominately lavender - which are quite beautiful - where Christmas here is more red and green. I don't equate fireworks or ferris wheel with the holiday. I love the girl leaning towards and pointing to that super-cool tree of balls and I love the silhouetted family at the more distant tree, though the large silhouette element I can't identify (a topiary bush?). I also love the three smallest trees. I also love the black space separating the father & girl from their immediate surroundings.
Guess that about covers it, Dave! Looks like you had an enjoyable time creating this eye-catching piece.
Guess that about covers it, Dave! Looks like you had an enjoyable time creating this eye-catching piece.
Dec 16, 2018 08:23:12 #
magnetoman wrote:
In case you're in the mood for a bit of seasonal colour. If it's all humbug to you, that's fine - just tell me what it does (or does not) do for you please.
I'm with Linda about the color. Mostly lavender. What I like here is the story. The girl's face is lit up and she's delighted. Did they just start their stroll and this tree at this moment is the first and only thing in her world right now? Or have they just finished the stroll from the distance and the tree of balls is the capper. Almost as if the fireworks are going off in recognition of her Ah-Ha! moment. Very nicely done and the black negative space really works for me. All about the lights and that girl with her father looking on, happy to give her this moment. Is this the decisive moment that Bresson talks about? I think so.
Erich
Dec 16, 2018 08:54:39 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Re literal "seasonal color," the colors ... (show quote)
The Brits seem to like blue lights nowadays Linda - personally I do not. However the lavender is not from that, it’s the white on black, I think, creating it. Can sort that.
The dodgy silhouette is actually a couple of ladies taking a selfie in the light tunnel, and their silhouette joining-up with the exit end of the tunnel. It does make an awkward shape. Thanks for commenting, I do appreciate it.
Dec 16, 2018 08:58:42 #
ebrunner wrote:
I'm with Linda about the color. Mostly lavender. ... (show quote)
Yeah, the colour is something I’ll address - see response to Linda please Erich. The girl (my granddaughter) is in reality much closer to the bubble tree, which she made a bee-line for. It certainly took her fancy.
Meant to say to Linda, all the elements were there bar the fireworks, I’ve just juggled them around a bit.
Dec 16, 2018 09:02:22 #
It’s a really nice photo that would be somewhat static if it were not for the little girl. Normally, I don’t prefer people in my photos such as this one, but in this case she makes the shot.
Dec 16, 2018 09:07:09 #
Channeling dpullum, I could see a stronger story if the entire top half of the image were cut away. On the other hand, I also love Erich's suggestion that the fireworks reflect her ah-ha moment. Fewer elements for more subtlety and allowing us to imagine the feeling of the moment of discovery. Or, as-is for energy and delight visually represented.
Dec 16, 2018 09:34:29 #
jaymatt wrote:
It’s a really nice photo that would be somewhat static if it were not for the little girl. Normally, I don’t prefer people in my photos such as this one, but in this case she makes the shot.
Thanks John, pleased you like it. As you say, rather static without the figures.
Dec 16, 2018 09:42:54 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Channeling dpullum, I could see a stronger story if the entire top half of the image were cut away. On the other hand, I also love Erich's suggestion that the fireworks reflect her ah-ha moment. Fewer elements for more subtlety and allowing us to imagine the feeling of the moment of discovery. Or, as-is for energy and delight visually represented.
Ah, stealing Don's thunder, eh? Or we could just stick with the original - No.3 Son enjoying a moment with his daughter! Perhaps remove some of the distraction in the background? And straighten it up a bit.
Dec 16, 2018 09:44:44 #
magnetoman wrote:
That works too Ah, stealing Don's thunder, eh? Or we could just stick with the original - No.3 Son enjoying a moment with his daughter! Perhaps remove some of the distraction in the background? And straighten it up a bit.
Dec 16, 2018 09:52:44 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
That works too
But not as well as the composite because she seems to be pointing a bit off kilt?
Dec 16, 2018 11:03:18 #
The colors are pleasing and the image is a grabber. Your original image works better for me than the closer crop. 
Dec 16, 2018 11:13:18 #
Bmac wrote:
The colors are pleasing and the image is a grabber. Your original image works better for me than the closer crop.
Thanks for taking a look - I think I probably prefer the more complex version too. Difficult to choose when they’re family though!
Dec 16, 2018 11:34:10 #
magnetoman wrote:
I didn't see that because her hand is fairly well hidden in shadow. But the distance and negative space of your composite does tell a more interesting story I think.But not as well as the composite because she seems to be pointing a bit off kilt?
Dec 16, 2018 16:12:14 #
Excellent. I first see the beautiful color, as it's central and high. Then I think, "Oh, that's Christmassy," as I notice the trees, with a little stop over to savor the extreme beauty of the lights in the larger tree. Finally I notice the dad and child, and think, "Yes! That's it! The way I experienced Christmas as a child." Color, composition, story--so good!
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