Well, I had hoped to get my last couple of critiques done early last week, but events were such that I really didn't feel up to it. So, in the spirit of "better late than never", I intend to finish off with my last two tonight, starting with: Gianfranco Irlanda, "Summer Storm" Wow! I love it! Everything about it speaks to those first few hectic moments of a storm when everything is helter-skelter. That feeling is reinforced by the non-horizontal horizon, the fact that the front of the lead scooter is cut off, and just a little bit fuzzy. It appears (and is probably the case) that the photographer is basically in the same situation as the subjects. It doesn't surprise me, Gianfranco, that you took the image in the way that you did, probably with one hand on the camera, and the other on the steering wheel. The riders of the scooters are still trying to shelter themselves from the rain, as evidenced by the driver trying (in vain, no doubt) to shield himself with a t-shirt or towel. They are obviously in a hurry to reach their destination, or at least a shelter, and one gets the feeling that they may be driving somewhat recklessly to that end. It would appear that no one here was prepared for what was apparently a quick summer deluge, and you've captured that feeling beautifully. I don't think that my little critique has done this dynamic image justice. It seems to break all the rules, but works in spite of, or perhaps because of that. Thanks for it! -frank -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
