Hey there Mister Madman, wat'cha know that I don't know
Tell me some crazy stories, let me know who runs this show
Glassy-eyed and laughing, he turns and walks away
Tell me what made you that way
Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual.
Edward Weston
Lyn, that's another beautiful one for my collection of horse images. I once told you the story behind it, so I wont repeat it. Anyhow: thank you very much!! Regards, Cornelius
*You will have noticed that I haven't been commenting as much on your fine images!..This is because of the pains in my hands!..the constant use of the keyboard, makes this difficult..so, my dear friends..I can only apologise to you all in advance!*
OwdBob'sGallery
You will be led to the knowledge of the internal things which are invisible to you, by the external things which you see before you. . . . Even so then, we can represent to ourselves in thought the Author of all that is, by contemplating and admiring the (visible) things which He has made, and ever brings into being.
- Hermes
"The more we come in contact with animals, and observe their behaviour, the more we love them, for we see how great is their care for their young." - philosopher Immanuel Kant
Well, let's see ... challenging lighting conditions, difficult subject matter (hair/fur) ... another point and shoot, no?
Really kidding here Lyn.
First, as I understand it ... forget auto-focus ... as well as, I think you needed some further exposure adjustment.
As lovely as this composition is ... and it truly is, as you have a number of things that are working excellently in your image here ... the leading line of the stalls' wooden fence is well placed, as is the horses' eye on the right ... curious though as to how much post-sweetening you did here?
I think I detect some sharpening ... which for me creates some ... some visual confusion ... and this may just be, if I am correct here ... that increasing the colour saturation combined with the slight motion blur throws 'things' off a tad.
Probably not being very clear here, as I am guessing on a number of fronts.
I gave you the 'ugly' above ... now here comes the good part ...
Not only is this a very poignant shot, I think given the setting and the subject matter ... it is indeed a great shot. Really.
Came back to your galleries for a look see ... and this is the proverbial one that jumped out at me. It has that extra 'something something' beyond it's surface appeal.
Composition being the standout element. Some further refinement and this becomes excellent in my mind. At the head of the list would be some exposure adjustment to increase the separation of the right hand subject from the background. And hopefully that in and of itself would do away with having to make the other assumed post-sweetening I see.
Pffft! on the ... you know ... that 'thing'.
This deserves much more and I don't usually make mention of this 'thing' ... so's not to create false expectations. But ... do so here so you are not dissuaded from taking more shots like this.
I really like this one a lot. :o)
Into my favs folder ... for further examination ... and enjoyment.
Thanks for sharing this portrait of two lovers. Without question your concept/title is most apt and fitting here. Well done.
I like one thing Purmusic said, there is something about this that goes beyond surface appeal. These two look like old friends. I think their master could take better care of them, they looked very unkept. But, this is a winner of a shot.
Pat