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Published: 2009-04-15 21:09:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 998; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 0
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I was sitting in the barnes and noble cafe again, this time next to the window talking to some guy I had just met who was looking for a camera. I helped him out, and noticed the man with his book out of the corner of my eye.Pentax ME Super + Pentax A 50mm f/1.7 + Tri-X EI 1600 + Diafine
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The shot in itself is a interesting, but it lacks a real subject. Keep in mind the rule of thirds, the golden ratio, or even the spiral (I cant remember what that one is called)
Compositionally, the inclusion of the woman and her invisible (all but his shoe) companion gives an interesting layer to the image, but I feel that if the shot had to include her, she should be the focal point of the image, thus making the man in the foreground either non-existent, or out of focus.
Based on the man facing to the right, I would recommend composing shots like this with the bias towards empty, or extra space, to be in front of the man, rather than behind him.
I like the shadow falling across the mans sweater, but would have liked to see a little more detail in the highlights, perhaps a little more brightness/contrast added in PS would help to 'un-flatten' the sweater.
The shot is interesting, but the composition could have been better. Compositional elements in a photo are like grain on wood. Always best when they flow in the same direction... but sometimes the occasional 'knot' is ok
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There are many many things to discover in this photo. Perhaps too many. At first one the exactclothed man with his small book. Both seem to be a bit antiquated. Well seen and taken.
As second layer the women staring at the bottle and seeming to open it by mind
Well done!
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Thanks
I like having several layers to my photos, but I think I agree with the critiques i've received on this shot as well, glad to hear some more input though
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The white bit in the lower right hand corner is distracting, a little shaving perhaps but otherwise, classic shot!
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Hmm, yeah, I'll think about that when making the print
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I like the moment caught,
but compositionally I think it would have worked better
if you had cropped it square, leaving out the right part of it
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I keep getting that, maybe i'll try that for the print version
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Your welcome! Whoo hoo im getting a one year sub soon! When I get home from vacation most likely!
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