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Get up close and personal, disregard what other people think about you and smile often
3rd PlaceGet up close and personal, disregard what other people think about you and smile often
jagar


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Challenge: Photo Tutorial (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for Nikon
Date: Jul 16, 2011
Aperture: F2.8
ISO: 140
Shutter: 1/125s
Galleries: Candid, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Jul 17, 2011

 There are lots of tutorials on street photography, most of them mention these simple principles.

Here is one

[Jul. 24th, 2011 12:20:14 PM]

I managed to get a few shots of this gentleman without him noticing, for some reason i preferred this shot when he finally did notice me. I showed him the pictures on the back of the camera and sat and chatted with him for a while, he said he would like me to do them in black & white.

Thanks for the votes that i think have been exceptionally generous.

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 65
Avg (all users): 7.4225
Avg (commenters): 8.2500
Avg (participants): 6.5385
Avg (non-participants): 7.6207
Views since voting: 5716
Views during voting: 323
Votes: 142
Comments: 34
Favorites: 9 (view)

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 07/31/2011 12:21:34 AM
The b&w is perfect for this.
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 07/28/2011 10:20:15 AM
Great finish. Your title makes me laugh. :)
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 07/26/2011 09:12:24 PM
brilliant shot .. and a great lesson i need to learn .. :)
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 07/26/2011 04:29:36 PM
I think this is one of my favorite street shots ever... I keep coming back to look again, John... *contented sigh*
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 07/26/2011 01:15:20 AM
Wow, you are on FIRE, John! Congrats on your ribbon. Killer image. Love that you chatted with him.
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 07/25/2011 06:44:19 PM
Congratulations! This was one of my favourite shots in this challenge. It is wonderful.
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 07/25/2011 02:09:47 PM
Fabulous!
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 07/25/2011 01:47:07 PM
Originally posted by MacDonald:
Congratulations - one of the best street shots I have had the pleasure of viewing .. and I agree with Melethia .. his reflection really makes this shot stand out.


I agree.. Lovely, and as always wonderful rich tones and textures.
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 07/25/2011 01:41:12 PM
An excellent one for magazine! Congratulations on your ribbon!
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 07/25/2011 01:06:04 PM
wow! this is a breathtaking photo!
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 07/25/2011 12:58:53 PM
Congratulations - one of the best street shots I have had the pleasure of viewing .. and I agree with Melethia .. his reflection really makes this shot stand out.
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 07/25/2011 12:54:35 PM
Wow! how did I miss this. I am still trying to catch up. Congrats! I knew this would do well.
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 07/25/2011 12:34:12 PM
great candid portrait, congrats John!
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 07/25/2011 11:32:28 AM
Lovin' this shot,Congratulations.
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 07/25/2011 11:26:17 AM
Congrats; great shot! excellent placement and reflection.- you manage realism yet still keep the artistic element. bravo.
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 07/25/2011 08:45:57 AM
Such an incredible shot! Are you sure you don't want to trade squirrels for your town? I'm willing...

Congrats!!
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 07/25/2011 01:49:27 AM
I get lost in your images so easily. It feels like I become part of the shot immediately. Always engaging in the first 5 seconds, there is so much more to notice and ponder. Thank you.

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 07/25/2011 01:40:59 AM
Congrats on the ribbon. I didn't get chance to vote or view this challenge but this is well deserved and a great score.
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 07/25/2011 01:35:39 AM
Hey just looking at this again, is that where you shot the 'insecure cat', behind the gentlemans feet ? Actually just had a look it's not the same.

Message edited by author 2011-07-25 01:36:50.
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 07/25/2011 01:25:12 AM
I think YOU need to write your own tutorial on street photography John. Another great shot.
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 07/25/2011 12:54:01 AM
amazing image! congrats!
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 07/25/2011 12:40:58 AM
Excellent advice and a marvelous shot! I find that his reflection shows his softer, kinder side. Isn't that interesting?
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 07/25/2011 12:11:40 AM
WOw this is great, I completely forgot to vote on this challenge, and did'nt even get round to viewing any of the photos, but would've given this a 10. Another ribbon, great.
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 07/25/2011 12:09:44 AM
Congrats, John! I knew this was yours. Great capture
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 07/25/2011 12:06:53 AM
Again, another one I knew would do well. Glad you chose to enter it!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/24/2011 11:49:46 PM
Wonderful portrait and 'reflection'.
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 07/24/2011 11:44:34 PM
excellent portrait.
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 07/24/2011 10:49:20 PM
Finally -- someone listened!
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 07/23/2011 10:35:51 AM
love it!
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 07/21/2011 01:44:48 AM
Wonderful portrait, strikes me as a jagar...signature contrast and compositional thought. The reflection is quite interesting in that the crutches are not present, as if we are seeing the man without the disability. It is this nuance that makes this a dynamic photograph, one to remember.
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 07/19/2011 09:43:14 PM
I felt sad for the old man. Did you help him after taking his photograph? :(

My score: 10
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 07/18/2011 10:13:21 PM
I can tell what this fellow thinks of you. Great photo.
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 07/18/2011 11:33:50 AM
Nice capture. Beautiful rich tones, intriguing expression, and a sweet reflection. Also, I message I need to heed -- smile and keep shooting.
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 07/18/2011 10:16:26 AM
Is there actually a tutorial for that? LOL Nice going. I love his reflection like an alter-ego facing the other way.
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