Terry Walters, EPSA
January 2021 - All Look Down
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About the Image(s)
All Look Down
Canon 5D mk3, 24-105L Lens at 105mm, iso 800, F6.3 @ 1/200 sec
I saw this while walking in Berlin and liked the symmetry of the 2 fire hydrants with him looking down too, all I’ve done is cropped, de-noised and toned. I don’t know what else I would have done to this but nobody else seems to see what I see.
This round’s discussion is now closed!
10 comments posted
Good street photo, liked the post process, your crop and the title.
This image can also be used with a different crop keeping women and appropriate title.
Posted: 01/03/2021 23:11:53
This image can also be used with a different crop keeping women and appropriate title.
Posted: 01/03/2021 23:11:53
Good idea, I dismissed this initially as I don't like blur, but now starting to accept it for movement. Definitely will have to revisit this.
Posted: 01/05/2021 15:35:44
Posted: 01/05/2021 15:35:44
I really think its very cool! I am impressed that you found that pic in the original shot. Are those fire hydrants? Whatever they are, but they are looking down, just like him. I especially like the that the colors are in his backpack straps, too.
Being picky, there is something between his legs on the floor that is a tad distracting. As always, you find the most unusual and fresh images. Posted: 01/04/2021 20:31:16
Being picky, there is something between his legs on the floor that is a tad distracting. As always, you find the most unusual and fresh images. Posted: 01/04/2021 20:31:16
I like the image and the way you eliminated so many distracting elements from the background. I have no suggestions. Posted: 01/15/2021 09:03:16
Taking Sunil's suggestion I revisited this, the crop is the same but I've done some more tidying up, the sign for 'no bikes' has been completed and moved away from the edge, the red window above the girl has been cloned and desaturated to match the wall, I've removed the red earing and stripe on the glass, plus the bits on the floor have been tidied.
Now I'm not sure if the Yellow frame is too strong or if that too needs toning down?
Posted: 01/25/2021 14:32:28
Now I'm not sure if the Yellow frame is too strong or if that too needs toning down?
Posted: 01/25/2021 14:32:28
Terry, I think both versions are very interesting "street photography". On your latest version, I love the yellow and pulls the yellow in his backpack strap and her hair. I would be tempted to dull down the white in the yellow "frame" as it seems to be the brightest part of the photo. Her dress also seems to be a bit hot. I like the light color of her against the black of the man. Bravo for trying out a completely different idea! Posted: 01/25/2021 15:19:37
(Groups 36 & 67)
WOW! JUST PLAIN WOW!
Capturing a stunning street scene is an art. It requires an ability to see beyond reality and look into the scene.
I feel your crop is perfect. Introducing either of the bright elements from the sides would ruin the feel of the image as the eye would be drawn to the bright areas and away from the "real" image.
The use of red (an arresting color) fixes the eye on the entire image. Now the man's "bright" arms and his torso's triangular shape draw attention. His legs create a second triangle (a triangle within a triangle) that helps stablize the eye. The white signs above the hydrant openings along with vertical pipes lead the eye to these areas. You need these whites to help the eye separate the hydrants from the background. Street scenes can have minor flaws, they help add reality, thus the mentioned black spot between the man's legs is not a problem.
I just finished serving as a judge for a Salon competition and I'm positive this image would have made the award round. Posted: 01/26/2021 16:11:41
Capturing a stunning street scene is an art. It requires an ability to see beyond reality and look into the scene.
I feel your crop is perfect. Introducing either of the bright elements from the sides would ruin the feel of the image as the eye would be drawn to the bright areas and away from the "real" image.
The use of red (an arresting color) fixes the eye on the entire image. Now the man's "bright" arms and his torso's triangular shape draw attention. His legs create a second triangle (a triangle within a triangle) that helps stablize the eye. The white signs above the hydrant openings along with vertical pipes lead the eye to these areas. You need these whites to help the eye separate the hydrants from the background. Street scenes can have minor flaws, they help add reality, thus the mentioned black spot between the man's legs is not a problem.
I just finished serving as a judge for a Salon competition and I'm positive this image would have made the award round. Posted: 01/26/2021 16:11:41
Agree, this image can win awards, very strong street photo. Posted: 01/26/2021 21:30:48
Larry, what great feedback! Terry is our most daring photographer, and always surprises us with out-of-the-box photos. I'm thrilled that he has a winner here! Posted: 01/27/2021 18:38:19
Thank you for the kind words, the original hasn't made it in 3 salons so I'm hoping the group's comments and the new version will fare better.
Posted: 01/29/2021 11:06:55
Posted: 01/29/2021 11:06:55