Day 1
by Maggye

Comment by Melethia:
You made very good use of some lovely light here! One of the things I'll do (when I'm brave enough, that is) is hang out somewhere like this when I find light or a backdrop that I like. Then I just shoot a lot, hoping to catch a keeper or two.

The performer
by Maggye

Comment by bvy:
Not a bad BW. The warm but subdued sepia seems to work. Great subject seen in profile. A little OE on the back.

Reading Time
by Maggye

Comment by bvy:
Great angle and lots to look at there. I might have processed this in BW, but it seems to hold up well in color too.

The joy of a new beginning
by Maggye

Comment by LadyK:
ok how is this abstract? its a very good photo, like a postcard, but its just not abstract for me. i really do like it though:)

The performer
by Maggye

Comment by SandyP:
Oh you did GREAT!!!! This is awesome. I had to chuckle because I run into the same thing. I love secretly photographing people -- not because I'm afraid to ask them if I can take their picture -- because I do that sometimes too -- but because the minute they know you are taking your picture, they get that posed "Cheeeeeeeeeese(ey)" look on their face, right?

This is such a great slice of life.

The performer
by Maggye

Comment by bassbone:
street performers are wonderful subjects for these types of shots - it almost seems like this guy is more interested in watching and looking than playing - my guess his money flow suffers because of this...nice capture

The joy of a new beginning
by Maggye

Comment by ELLIPS:
Minimalistic, but not particularly abstract nor emotional IMO...

The performer
by Maggye

Comment by salmiakki:
He's obviously looking at something in the distance. Pity he spotted you.

The joy of a new beginning
by Maggye

Comment by bspurgeon:
Great image, clear, good color and unique composition in the placement of the horizon. The tree has an unfortunate halo. It is not abstract, in fact, it's quite concrete! Nice capture.

The performer
by Maggye

Comment by citymars:
Ah, Waikiki -- that explains the "shirtless in October." I spent some months in Oahu and loved it. I like your subject and the shallow depth of field works. There's a bit of a problem with burnout where the sun hits his back. Sometimes I think that shows up more in b&w (in a color photo it may be more golden).