Asked if he minded, he said no. Playing the blue, cooler tones of the shadows and his clothes off against the oranges and yellows of the sparks and grinder, trying to keep it to a simple complimentary colour palette.
It's probably debatable if he is 'sharp enough' but I think he is and wanted the spark trails that the slower shutter speed gave. It is also probably too candid or not obviously engaged to be considered a portrait by many.
I like it.
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great capture love the flying sparks it really adds to the shot, though maybe a faster shutter speed might have defined the sparks and makde them stand out a little more.
Ooooooo...Great take on the challenge, brilliant composition and fantastic colours...unfortunately (imo) the focus seems just a touch soft (a bit tighter and I think it would have been the blue ribbon winner)
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