frank theriault wrote: > > I can't ever put this into PUG, as it weren't taken with a Pentax. But, > I kind of like it, so I put in a request for critique on Photo.net. So > far, I don't think they "get it": > > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1639375&size=lg > > Either that, or I'm really off-base with this one. It's not the low > ratings that bother me, I'm just wondering if I'm completely wet. So, > feel free to let me know what you think of this one. Be as brutal as > you please. <g>
Great composition, good execution. You captured the "Decisive Moment". Much as I like the shot, I feel the background bokeh is brutal, and I think it detracts significantly from what is otherwise a very fine example of candid photography. If you believe in using Photoshop, you could soften the background while leaving the subject sharp. Possibly the subject would benefit from sharpening as there is some motion blur that could usefully be reduced. As the shot is on Ilford HP5, you could perhaps make a huge difference to this shot in a traditional dark room, possibly by burning in the subject while holding back the darker parts of the background leaving a dark subject against a high key background. None of the above comments are in any way intended as derogatory. I like the shot. John
