Kieu-Hanh Vu
About the Image(s)
This image was taken last June in Asturias, Spain. This photographer is taking pictures of the horse that approaches the fence when people pass by. I found the way he puts the camera so close to the horse’s face a bit funny. I am not sure whether he wants to capture a portrait of the horse or the close-up? I was so afraid that the horse would have some reactions with his camera so close but it seems fine after all.
It was captured by my cell phone. I enhanced color and sharpness using Snapseed.
7 comments posted
Kind of an odd and funny image Kieu Hanh, but I was struck by the sharpness and detail, impressive ! But in the end to me it's a humorous take on photographers being so over the top in their enthusiasm and efforts.   Posted: 09/08/2023 21:35:18
Thanks, Jack for your comments!   Posted: 09/14/2023 23:53:26
I love this - very whimsical. Almost appearing staged - but it wasn't. And yes - photographers will go to great lengths to get an interesting composition. It almost looks unbelievable - in that I can't imagine what he's focusing on. I wish that black bus in the background wasn't there - it overlaps the camera/lens - and creates confusion in my mind. The detail in both the horse and man is great!   Posted: 09/10/2023 04:26:48
Hi Steven,
Thanks for your comments. I agree with you about the black bus overlapped with the camera lens. I should blur the bus to avoid confusion.
My question is: Why did you think that it's almost appearing staged? For me, I stand next to him and I don't know what he wants to capture in that shot, and makes me think it's a bit funny!   Posted: 09/15/2023 00:15:36
Thanks for your comments. I agree with you about the black bus overlapped with the camera lens. I should blur the bus to avoid confusion.
My question is: Why did you think that it's almost appearing staged? For me, I stand next to him and I don't know what he wants to capture in that shot, and makes me think it's a bit funny!   Posted: 09/15/2023 00:15:36
I think it would be pretty tough to blur or change the color of the bus due to the overlapping leaves and similar color/texture to the lens. You could try . . .
Regarding the pose - I couldn't imagine what he was trying to frame (perhaps the head with a very wide angle lens and the nose up close). I've certainly tried some silly things . . . kudos to you for capturing him in the moment - quick thinking and the phone certainly helped!   Posted: 09/15/2023 14:09:37
Regarding the pose - I couldn't imagine what he was trying to frame (perhaps the head with a very wide angle lens and the nose up close). I've certainly tried some silly things . . . kudos to you for capturing him in the moment - quick thinking and the phone certainly helped!   Posted: 09/15/2023 14:09:37
Hi, Kiev-Hanh, this is a funny image; wonder if the horse would like to take a bite of the camera. Agree with Steven's comments. Seems like you are another who gets to travel a lot.   Posted: 09/17/2023 16:34:31
Thanks, Ruth!   Posted: 09/22/2023 06:09:12