Martin Newland, QPSA
April 2025 - Sparring partners
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About the Image(s)
This is the continuation from February 2025 of the outdoor boxing class on the keyside of St Julian's Bay in Malta.
I particularly like the eyes and the concentration of the fellow facing the camera.
Your comments please: The full length image or the more tightly cropped image (head and shoulders only).
Post processing: Cropping, darkening the background and lightening the two boxers.
Camera: Canon 5DM4, 1/500 sec, f/5.6, ISO 250
Lens: Canon EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
2 comments posted
The eyes have it! The concentration is so well caught. Oh, I think you said that ????
I believe your edits of the intensity of color really bring out the image; great bokeh. I would definitely vote for the cropped because the full gives an impression of a parking lot scene, although their stances are beautiful. I'm sure you could work on blurring out some of the ground if you wanted full stance. What is that coming out from the girl's glove? Looks like a small tripod. Have fun! Posted: 04/02/2025 21:51:24
I believe your edits of the intensity of color really bring out the image; great bokeh. I would definitely vote for the cropped because the full gives an impression of a parking lot scene, although their stances are beautiful. I'm sure you could work on blurring out some of the ground if you wanted full stance. What is that coming out from the girl's glove? Looks like a small tripod. Have fun! Posted: 04/02/2025 21:51:24
Great capture of an expressive moment in the friendly sparring with the man's eyes telling it all. I agree with the crop but not sure if it's worth looking at where the one third lines are and what parts of the image are in which third - by cropping to the girl's waist you are bringing the eyes down a bit? I suggest cutting the brightness in the left lower corner. Posted: 04/03/2025 05:21:42