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Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

04/14/2006 11:28:22 PM · #1

I was at the lake a few weeks ago (way before the Candid challenge) and saw this girl taking pictures. I wanted to get a shot of her taking pictures of the ducks. As I was focused on her, she squatted and Volia...

How do you guys and gals feel about these type shots? Should I get rid of it or keep it in my portfolio?

I did not get a shot of her face in any of the shots so there is not harm done in that department.

KenSkid

kiwinick

Sony DSLR-A550

04/14/2006 11:36:53 PM · #2

I think it is an ok shot nothing wrong at all,` see more than that on building sites when the boys bend down!!!!!!

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

04/14/2006 11:37:14 PM · #3

That's not even partial nudity (imo). I say leave it, its just part of a butt crack :P

Cool pic btw, I like taking pictures of people taking pictures or 'chimping' too.

deapee

Kodak V803

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

04/14/2006 11:39:32 PM · #4

I say get rid of it...she looks young. The picture serves no purpose...sure it's a 'candid' -- but I mean it lacks in just about every aspect I can think of -- the only interesting thing that anyone can see about the picture is if you're a pervert and like seeing part of a young girl's butt crack. Just my $.02

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

04/14/2006 11:44:13 PM · #5

Looks like we have a split decision so far!

I'm not sure but from the girl's looks and the looks of her friends and car etc...she seemed to be about 18 or so... If I thought she was younger I wouldn't have kept the shot....

...that aside, I'd still like to hear from more members...

Thanks for your opinion on this.

KS

Originally posted by deapee:

Canadian_eh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

04/14/2006 11:47:19 PM · #6

Nothing wrong with it, but i don't really see anything appealing either, lol. I mean a bit of shaddow... Nice DOF, but other than that i don't see anything. If it was me, I woulda deleated it on my first skim through my pics

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

04/14/2006 11:52:05 PM · #7

After I looked at it, I felt it would be good for a "humorous" gallery...I chuckled as I was taking it...as a matter of fact...it was so innocent, my 6 yr old almost laughed and pointed at her!

Thanks for your reply.

KS

Originally posted by Canadian_eh:

CNovack

Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel

04/15/2006 12:01:33 AM · #8

Well, I feel that there are some questions you need to ask yourself:

1) From a critical analysis: look at your portfolio and decide if it is the calibre or type of shot you want in your portfoloio to best represent you as a photographer. If it is not then toss it.
2) From a personal standpoint: If this were a picture of you or a loved one (taken by someone I know or found on the web by mere chance) would you feel comfortable with it? If you would not feel comfortable then you should toss it.

From a 'professional' and personal point of view I would toss it. To me this is one of those "oops I missed the moment shot that I was truly going after shot". IMHO this 'missed shot' appears too much like a candid snapshot that, were it me who snapped the picture, I would find no artistic merit to keeping it. Not only would I not want it in my gallery to represent me as a photographer but I would constantly see it as a 'failure' to capture the moment/mood I was really after.