Caballero
by Brad

Comment by JuliBoc:
Brad, I really like this shot and gave it an 8 during voting because it seemed like the DOF was achieved with gausian blur rather than with the camera. Still I like the effect and use that a lot myself on candid portraits.

I like the lighting, focus, tone, composition, strong subject with something going on, and the shadow from the hat. If anyone objects to the shadow on his eyes, they miss the point of why caballeros wear wide-brimmed hats. Congratulations on a marvelous shot.

Day 24 (alternate)
by Brad

Comment by jmritz:
This is nice with the BG OOF setting up the finely focused weed-lings. Great job.

Day 24
by Brad

Comment by jmritz:
Lovely muted tones, like the fill the frame composition.

Day 24 (alternate)
by Brad

Comment by MaryO:
Think I like this one better. More of the dark bit is cropped out so the seeds and their texture is more prominent.

Caballero
by Brad

Comment by SandyP:
I love it. Its so strong and macho. . .like he ought to be on a magazine cover for a cigarette ad or something :)

Day 14
by Brad

Comment by Brad:

Originally posted by annig: geez- this is the damnest coolest flower! it is amazing, and you captured it right on Brad! I assume you got out of the car for this one too?? the petals on this just sing...wonderful light & details.. you are a master, sir! ~Anni

Yes, I did get out - they had chains across the parking lot - I tried though ;)

You should seek a drug intervention program - Master? Me? In the same sentence? Maybe materb - oops - nevermind....
:)

Day 24
by Brad

Comment by annig:
ooh! this is mystical in its appearance. The lighting behind the seedlings "roots" really sets this up nicely, as does your focus & DOF. Another great one, Brad...

your parking lot sure is a busy little place, horticulturally speaking! :)

Caressing the Soul
by Brad

Comment by dartompkins:
I think her face is the focal point in this one. Nice shot though.

Caballero
by Brad

Comment by Shermy:
Awesome detail! From the thumbnail I was like "Burt!"

Caballero
by Brad

Comment by Brad:
Candid and Portrait - Same thing?

Not trying to pull the wool over anyone's eyes here, but this candid proved that it can also be a portrait.

Message edited by author 2007-07-25 00:30:24.