Day 1
by Maggye

Comment by yanko:
Beautiful light. This is a very nice photo from a technical stand point but it doesn't penatrate the surface enough to pull us into her world. pawdrix mention earlier about capturing something deeper and that is the key to good candid photography. What makes Steve's candid work very good is you always learn something about who he shoots even if it's just on a basic level that we can all relate to such as a moment of laughter, being down in the dumps, etc. Now he often shows us more and his subjects are often captured in greater context which allows for his images to pull us into the city he lives in and feel it's heart beat so to speak.

shalrath made an interesting comment about the young/old aspect to this. While I can see that on the surface it's too incidental to have a real impact. Here is an example where there is a real impact because although the subjects themselves are unaware of it there is a strong connection between the two:



Just something to think about when you're out shooting.

Message edited by author 2008-10-12 16:01:31.

Curious
by Maggye

Comment by Melethia:
I like just the adult's hand here, as others have mentioned. I think I would have liked a bit more of the child (his feet) in the frame, but you get what you get in this game! I LOVE cross processing - lots of fun. I tend to overdo it but hey, I like it so I do it anyway. Glad you're picking up a few things here!

The musician
by Maggye

Comment by bassbone:
i actually like the blurred hand and guitar - it provides it a nice kinetic quality - and it is subtle enough to contrast calm smoothness of his face

Lunch Time
by Maggye

Comment by HeiSch:
great composition and 'placement' of the bee. Good detail and exposure. well done

Lunch Time
by Maggye

Comment by roz:
WOW .. this is amazing .. fantastic focus .. a difficult shot to get because these little guys are so quick and dont stay long on one flower .. EXCELLENT .. :)

Curious
by Maggye

Comment by MacDonald:
There is so much that i just love about this shot... the way his hand is so solidly held by an adult.. he is safe.. the expression on his face..what is it that is holding his attention? I love the way his mouth is - a child's softness - no fear.. just an all around well done photo.

Lunch Time
by Maggye

Comment by ErikV:
Excellent details. Nice how you caught it at the right moment with the flower.

Curious
by Maggye

Comment by bassbone:
little kids holding hands with mom/dad - cool stuff- the cross processing gives this a very nostalgic feel

Lunch Time
by Maggye

Comment by patio127:
Perfect focus- lovely contrast with the white delicate flowers !

The performer
by Maggye

Comment by tnun:
The light and DOF highlight his just being there, and his sort of who cares attitude given by the sunglasses.