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Day 2: Coffeehouse
Day 2: Coffeehouse
Rebecca


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5400
Location: Denver, CO
Date: May 2, 2007
Galleries: Candid, Black and White
Date Uploaded: May 2, 2007

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Comments: 14
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 This is the cafe I frequent when I need to get out of the house to study. Today I was meeting with my Statistics group to put the finishing touches on our final project.

Sent to CS2 in color
cropped
converted with channel mixer
tone mapped
shadow/highlight
dodge & burn on waiter and fliers
despeckle
smart sharpen
layer mask to add vignetting to spotlight waiter
color balance: highlights yellow (slight)

I did not not blur or selectively sharpen anything - the waiter very curiously turned out to be the most in-focus element of the scene. :-)

No, there was no tripod, totally handheld. I wasn't really planning to take the shot. It just occurred to me on the sidewalk as I was walking toward the cafe to meet my group.

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 05/09/2007 05:56:11 PM
Excellent candid shot.
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 05/06/2007 03:32:48 PM
what a great candid shot.
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 05/05/2007 04:47:11 PM
Nice capture of a busy scene. The waiter in focus brings order to the pic.
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 05/04/2007 09:02:42 PM
great candid
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 05/03/2007 11:28:51 AM
It looks like a fun place to hang out. You did good at capturing candid energy in its normal course. I like it!

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 05/03/2007 10:14:25 AM
Like this candid, a lot to see and pleasing to the eye, great job.
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 05/03/2007 10:13:47 AM
Interesting street shot. I think a little more in focus would be nicer. I really like th amount of lighting here (though I'm sure that made it harder for more in focus without a fast lens). The lighting really sets a good mood for this.
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 05/03/2007 07:06:46 AM
I'm wondering if this was hand held? I like the movement of the waiter and man standing, but think a more steady focus on the sitting diners could have stengthened the image.
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 05/03/2007 05:53:46 AM
I really like B&W for candid street shots, they are always interesting. Looks like pretty challenging lighting and you did a good job.

Jack
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 05/03/2007 05:49:24 AM
What a wonderful candid capture of everyday life on the streets.....
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 05/03/2007 01:31:59 AM
I love street candids and you did a great job on this one. The waiter really stands out.
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 05/03/2007 12:13:02 AM
I like the one backlit waiter. The signs on the pole add a nice touch as well. I like candid city type shots that involve a mixture of people and architecture.
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 05/02/2007 11:42:40 PM
love the backlighting and the movement of the man is too perfect!great work. i really enjoy the composition with the pole in it, with all the flyers. nice slice of life!
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 05/02/2007 11:25:25 PM
I really like this candid shot. Having the waiter in focus is ideal. The glow from the sun behind the waiter makes him stand out more. Nicely done.
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