When I was out yesterday I noticed these two blokes on a pedestrian walkway above the street. As I took my first shot (which didn't really work out) they noticed me taking a picture of them and turned and did the same. It's not the most artistic thing I've put up recently, but I like the feel of this one. To me, and I can't really find a better way of putting this, it has a 'happy balance': they clearly don't mind being photographed, the composition works, and the colours work well together.
As far as modifying this image goes: it's reasonably faithful to the original scene but I i) increased the contrast (particularly in the mid/high tones of the image), and ii) deepened the colour of the sky (as increasing the contrast faded what little colour there was in the original scene).
capture date camera lens focal length aperture shutter speed shooting mode exposure bias metering mode ISO flash image quality white balance cropped?
1.34pm on 6/10/04
Canon 20D
EF 70-200 f/4L USM
135mm (216mm equiv.)
f5.6
1/640
aperture priority
+0.0
evaluative
100
no
RAW
auto
minor
comment byyamel::spectrum at 11:38 PM (GMT) on 7 October, 2004
David, I'm a huge fan and visit your site daily! I never comment as you get plenty of that, but since no one has yet, I'll take the opportunity.
In regards to the photo, I agree with you. The moment is what makes this shot. It's also cool that the bloke without the camera is tickled.
Nice emotion in this one - it brought me a smile. Take care.
comment byjoe holmes at 01:41 AM (GMT) on 8 October, 2004
Definitely a sweet moment! It's rewarding not only because of the composition, color, balance, but because it's a nice twist on a familiar theme -- someone photographing the photographer. Without the smiling friend, it'd be dull, but the friend makes the photo -- great smile and very natural, and it's nice that he's looking directly at you (us). This is a great catch.
comment bytwb at 02:11 AM (GMT) on 8 October, 2004
This photo brought a smile to my lips! Thanks! Great composition too.
comment byMike at 02:23 AM (GMT) on 8 October, 2004
This is a nice picture. I love the feel, kindof a happy mode to it. Nice job.
I wonder if they have their own photoblog, and put a picture of you? Now, that would be really cool.
comment byChristine at 06:40 AM (GMT) on 8 October, 2004
You're right, it's about the moment - and it doesn't hurt that the guy on the left is really cute. (Ok, probably not a consideration for you with the photo, but I still thought it was worth mentioning.)
comment byeast3rd at 06:50 AM (GMT) on 8 October, 2004
LOVE IT! Fantastic shot, you've captured the moment beautifully! It really works because of the smiling guy. He makes the photograph light and cheery.
comment bymyla at 08:17 AM (GMT) on 8 October, 2004
Dave. .. it's been too long. =) What a trip that your image title today was 'reciprocal activity' -- I finally got around to posting this:
http://parrotsmeow.com/plog/archives/000936.html =)
{This image is fantastic and I agree with Christine, he *is* cute} I wonder if these blokes realized just who it was they were photographing. . .
comment byhotpixel at 08:25 AM (GMT) on 8 October, 2004
Excellent capture David
Well done (again)
comment byTimmargh at 10:52 AM (GMT) on 8 October, 2004
Excellent picture and, as everyone else had said, it captures the moment perfectly. Now I guess we wait and see if those guys see this!
comment bynellooo at 01:43 PM (GMT) on 8 October, 2004
Nice smile ! (so do I when I look at this picture).
comment byUrbanite at 01:49 PM (GMT) on 8 October, 2004
Ahh that's what I like, a nice bit of eye-candy, you didn't get the bloke on the left's number did you ?? (don't tell my hubby I said that, lol)
comment byjohn at 04:26 PM (GMT) on 8 October, 2004
I like it - there's a mutual(ness) here that's funny...
comment byTurfdigger at 08:36 PM (GMT) on 8 October, 2004
Couldn't have pre-arranged a better shot!
comment bydjn1 at 09:27 PM (GMT) on 8 October, 2004
Thanks everyone, and Christine, Myla, and Urbanite: if I bump into him again I'll give him your email addresses ;-)
comment byBrian Poulsen at 12:26 AM (GMT) on 9 October, 2004
Shooting with the 70-200L lens is not quite anonymous street photography huh? :)
I have the 70-200mm f/2.8L and I never even considered bringing it along for street photography.
Great pictures though :)
comment bymyla at 08:29 AM (GMT) on 9 October, 2004
Thanks D. You're the best. =)
comment bytiffany at 04:48 PM (GMT) on 9 October, 2004
Now that is too funny!
comment by M at 01:40 AM (GMT) on 14 October, 2004
Much lesss staged than a previous multiple photo moment, I like the feel too.
When I was out yesterday I noticed these two blokes on a pedestrian walkway above the street. As I took my first shot (which didn't really work out) they noticed me taking a picture of them and turned and did the same. It's not the most artistic thing I've put up recently, but I like the feel of this one. To me, and I can't really find a better way of putting this, it has a 'happy balance': they clearly don't mind being photographed, the composition works, and the colours work well together.
As far as modifying this image goes: it's reasonably faithful to the original scene but I i) increased the contrast (particularly in the mid/high tones of the image), and ii) deepened the colour of the sky (as increasing the contrast faded what little colour there was in the original scene).
camera
lens
focal length
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
flash
image quality
white balance
cropped?
Canon 20D
EF 70-200 f/4L USM
135mm (216mm equiv.)
f5.6
1/640
aperture priority
+0.0
evaluative
100
no
RAW
auto
minor
David, I'm a huge fan and visit your site daily! I never comment as you get plenty of that, but since no one has yet, I'll take the opportunity.
In regards to the photo, I agree with you. The moment is what makes this shot. It's also cool that the bloke without the camera is tickled.
Nice emotion in this one - it brought me a smile. Take care.
Definitely a sweet moment! It's rewarding not only because of the composition, color, balance, but because it's a nice twist on a familiar theme -- someone photographing the photographer. Without the smiling friend, it'd be dull, but the friend makes the photo -- great smile and very natural, and it's nice that he's looking directly at you (us). This is a great catch.
This photo brought a smile to my lips! Thanks! Great composition too.
This is a nice picture. I love the feel, kindof a happy mode to it. Nice job.
I wonder if they have their own photoblog, and put a picture of you? Now, that would be really cool.
You're right, it's about the moment - and it doesn't hurt that the guy on the left is really cute. (Ok, probably not a consideration for you with the photo, but I still thought it was worth mentioning.)
LOVE IT! Fantastic shot, you've captured the moment beautifully! It really works because of the smiling guy. He makes the photograph light and cheery.
Dave. .. it's been too long. =) What a trip that your image title today was 'reciprocal activity' -- I finally got around to posting this:
http://parrotsmeow.com/plog/archives/000936.html =)
{This image is fantastic and I agree with Christine, he *is* cute} I wonder if these blokes realized just who it was they were photographing. . .
Excellent capture David
Well done (again)
Excellent picture and, as everyone else had said, it captures the moment perfectly. Now I guess we wait and see if those guys see this!
Nice smile ! (so do I when I look at this picture).
Ahh that's what I like, a nice bit of eye-candy, you didn't get the bloke on the left's number did you ?? (don't tell my hubby I said that, lol)
I like it - there's a mutual(ness) here that's funny...
Tones are great.
Love that shot! Horray for Friday!
Couldn't have pre-arranged a better shot!
Thanks everyone, and Christine, Myla, and Urbanite: if I bump into him again I'll give him your email addresses ;-)
Shooting with the 70-200L lens is not quite anonymous street photography huh? :)
I have the 70-200mm f/2.8L and I never even considered bringing it along for street photography.
Great pictures though :)
Thanks D. You're the best. =)
Now that is too funny!
Much lesss staged than a previous multiple photo moment, I like the feel too.