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A Soldier And A Gentleman
A Soldier And A Gentleman
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Challenge: Free Study 2008-11 (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: People
Camera: Canon EOS-50D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Location: London
Date: Nov 12, 2008
Galleries: Snapshot, Travel
Date Uploaded: Nov 22, 2008

 My son and I were visiting London. We were coming back from Buckingham palace passing by the Wellington Barracks when I saw this gentlemen conversing with the soldier. The constrast caught my attention and I took a quick capture of the moment. I wish it had been sharper, but I feel the interesting subject matter makes up for any loss in the technical photographic aspect of the picture.

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Place: 107 out of 417
Avg (all users): 6.0503
Avg (commenters): 6.9091
Avg (participants): 6.0370
Avg (non-participants): 6.0784
Views since voting: 978
Views during voting: 257
Votes: 159
Comments: 12
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/06/2008 04:33:51 PM
The gentleman looks like he walked right out of Mary Poppins! Not so much the soldier. Interesting juxtaposition, especially with the soldier looking so jolly.
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 12/05/2008 07:09:48 PM
I think the composition is a tad off, but great irony, and lots of expression. Good capture!
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 12/05/2008 03:18:55 PM
Not sure what to make of this. They look too posed, but it's still a funny moment.
 12/05/2008 09:40:31 AM
I love the contrast between their outfits. I think b&w works well here.
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 12/05/2008 06:30:55 AM
I like how they both wear uniforms and carry a weapon.

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 12/05/2008 03:30:03 AM
interesting contrast of people
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 12/04/2008 07:47:39 AM
Nice juxtaposition. The cropping is too close to the Soldier on the left. I would have tried to crop it more letterbox style, but perhaps that wasn't possible here.

The desaturation seems too dull. Perhaps some higher contrast would do better.

Finally, if the Soldier hadn't grinned directly at the camera, I think this would have been a perfect candid. 7
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 12/03/2008 08:25:48 PM
An interesting contrast of two people, nice capture. I feel you could crop a bit off the bottom but that's just my opinion.
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 12/03/2008 08:57:39 AM
Like the balance and contrasting charecters!
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 12/02/2008 09:49:03 PM
This makes me smile. It's just go so many stories in it waiting for the viewer to find. (not voting yet)
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 12/01/2008 10:14:50 PM
:) An instant classic! This is wonderful!
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 12/01/2008 05:03:07 AM
interesting candid
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