Nice reflections of that line of doors
Dec. 4, 2024
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Fishermen at Dawn, Pelahatchie Bay, Summer and Fall
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Maybe 'Siamese Twins"
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That's a lovely image.
Alan
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Pleasant image. A little suggestion to clone out a branch in the middle on the bottom.
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Or maybe "Who's the fairest?" As if looking in a mirror, perhaps.
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What I see vs. what I feel.
I've just returned from a photo workshop in the Pantanal region of Brazil. We were especially targeting Jaguars, and had wonderful success. The two images below are different takes on the same shot. As I started to process it I realized that the "photojournalistic" version (the first picture), while effective, didn't seem to capture how I felt when looking at the scene. This got me thinking about the recent conversation here about emotion in a photograph. So I tried a different version that seemed to better represent the drama I was feeling as the Jaguar lay in wait for it's prey.
I'm interested to hear which of these resonates with you, and of course why. Or possibly what you might suggest to further enhance the mood.
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WarriorI had been photographing at the shoreline. I was leaning against a wall about chest high that separates the beach from Pacific Highway. These three jumped on the wall and came walking toward me. They were inches away when warrior kid raised his weapon and they passed by, giggling. Everything's a game at that age.
I thought nothing of the image until I saw it in post. I like the triangular shape the group and the gesture creates.
BTW, ignore their warm gear and the grey tones of the sky. There is no cold, grey, foggy, wet weather in Southern California!
Ever!
Rich
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On this day 10 years ago, I had to abruptly pull over on a freeway to snap this look of disapproval at my poor driving skills. Near Radium, BC.
Canon/Canon EOS REBEL T3/EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | 1/100s | 𝑓/5.6 | ISO100 | 55/1mm
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Yes, mountain goats are known to have little patience with displays of bad driving. It's a tough job, but someone's got to keep an eye on those clowns behind the wheel!
Rich
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I like the second one better - it has more 'depth' to it and feels more realistic.
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It almost sounds like you are apologetic for "altering" the image. Without exception, the raw image out of the camera is just the starting point for my final rendering of my intention for the final look, whether cropping or tonal control.
It's your image. Make it look the way you want! In any respect.
Nice image of a jaguar on the prowl (and a dragon fly). Yes, image two is more dramatic and interesting.
Rich
