Feeling Blue
by Bill Jones

Comment by derekleung:
This is almost a documentary shot. However, it doesn't document nor tell a story strong enough to let the viewer share this gentleman's "blueness". He doesn't seem to look sad or down. To my eyes, he looks tired. Also, you have included the tree in the background which covers almost 50% of your shot. Several suggestion: 1. A close-up shot on the gentleman's face. The gentleman's looks and expression can tell a thousand stories. 2. If the person is sitting down, include his feet. By the look of his attire, his shoes would also tell a different story. 3. If you follow n° 2, vertical crop the shot and disregard (or blur) the background. Nonetheless, you have a good eye in spotting the moment and your subject, only let down by a few technicalities. 5.

Feeling Blue
by Bill Jones

Comment by PTLParsons:
Good shot except a little too soft on the focus. Love athe old man and his expression. PTL

Feeling Blue
by Bill Jones

Comment by LadyLin:
I wish the picture was more of a close-up, but the subject definitely gives the impression of sadness, or being 'blue'.

Feeling Blue
by Bill Jones

Comment by vina:
oh poor ba blue guy!

Feeling Blue
by Bill Jones

Comment by goodtempo:
the angle of the picture makes it look like the seats and person are falling off the picture to the left.

Feeling Blue
by Bill Jones

Comment by Jacko:
Poor guy. Did you buy him a cup of coffee?

Feeling Blue
by Bill Jones

Comment by cykhansen:
A close up with more cropping of trees might be more effective.

Feeling Blue
by Bill Jones

Comment by tjuneau13:
I definately see blue in this man but I wonder if you could have shown more of his surrounding to give a better idea of his isolation. (although perhaps that was not possible if there was too much commotion in the surrounding area). The only other suggestion would be to place him a bit more out of the center of the shot so he was more to the left or right.

Feeling Blue
by Bill Jones

Comment by justine:
This is an interesting shot. I'm sorry it's not level and the it wasn't cropped tighter. Justine

Feeling Blue
by Bill Jones

Comment by kandyj:
This would have been better, if the picture was rotated right a bit, and the subject a bit less contrasty (softer lighting). His expression is great.