My first photo post open to your critique.

09/04/2007 08:55:13 AM · #1

Hi Everybody,

This is my first post on this forum. I have been reading your posts for quite a while already. I believe dpchallenge developed strong knowledgeable community here.

I would like you to judge my photo which I have taken few weeks ago in Manchester Mardi Gras. I have used Canon 5D with Sigma 150mm Lens.

I think this is one of my best pics taken there. Please, share your opinions, which will help me to improve my photography further.

I have only slightly cropped it and resized for the web. No other post-processing was done.

Thank you.

Kind regards,

Oliver Bross
www.bross.eu

Tez

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

09/04/2007 09:02:59 AM · #2

Nice DOF, nice focus and exposure... I just wish you would have caught more of the sign, maybe by taking a few steps back this would have had more impact.

Great that you caught the facial detail in the shot too.

brownsm

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/04/2007 09:16:52 AM · #3

I like it without the extra info on the sign, actually! coupled with the facial expression, the viewer is left wondering if the sign is for or against. adds some intrigue.

Stiger

Canon EOS-60D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/04/2007 09:28:47 AM · #4

I like the tight crop, too. Not seeing the rest of the sign gives the viewer something to think about and something to try to figure out. The expression on the face is great. And as Tez said, nice DOF, nice focus and exposure.

AJSullivan

09/04/2007 09:45:38 AM · #5

Nice image, but the sign being cut off really effects how you perceive it. Is this someone for gay rights or against it?

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/04/2007 09:54:01 AM · #6

I like an image that makes me think, and this one does that. Nice exposure as well.

bdenny

Sony DSC-H5

09/04/2007 11:58:48 AM · #7

Originally posted by ajdelaware:

Is this someone for gay rights or against it?

hmmm? Take a closer look. :P

09/04/2007 01:56:53 PM · #8

Thank you guys for all your comments.

To be honest with you, I have cropped only left hand side of the pic, I haven't cropped anything from the sign the guy was holding.

I just loved his look,he was certainly different than everybody around him. He didn't smile, he didn't say anything. He saw me as I was going to take a picture of him and stopped for few seconds, during which I was able to push the shutter few times and that was it. He walked away.

I am personally happy with the sign, yes, you are not able to see what else was on it, but at least it makes you think. I like pictures which makes you think.

Also, I am pleased with the Sigma 150mm f2.8 macro I have bought only recently. For the money you spend you get excellent lens, not only usable for macro but also good enough for the portraits.

Thank you everybody.

Oliver Bross
//www.bross.eu/

AJSullivan

09/04/2007 02:15:35 PM · #9

Originally posted by bdenny:

Originally posted by ajdelaware:
Is this someone for gay rights or against it?

hmmm? Take a closer look. :P

I know its a guy silly. But its also Mardi Gras (cross dressing is pretty standard)

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

09/04/2007 02:53:39 PM · #10

I just went through the pictures taken on Mardi Gras in Manchester and found one which will give you want you wanted to know - what does the sign say.

All together I have taken only 5 pics of the guy. Now you know there of them.

I hope you like them.

Oliver Bross
//www.bross.eu

jjstager2

Nikon D700

09/04/2007 02:57:08 PM · #11

I really like the photo.

A quick pass with the Unsharp Mask (USM) filter would crisp it up a bit.

Tez

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

09/04/2007 03:02:46 PM · #12

the bottom one is a great shot! I can see that as labour propaganda material (the guy is wearing blue=tory).