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Uploaded: 03/07/20 9:22 PM GMT
A Standout Musician
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This is the companion piece to "A Saxy Fall on Deaf Ears." Felt like this great saxophone player who was playing his heart out deserved to standout so I made it happen with "A Standout Musician." Here he is front and (off)center with all eyes on him with everyone else faded and flaking into the background. Watch and behold the artist at work. "Music is one of the noblest callings I can think of. It's the highest of all the art forms to me. For example, if my kid said to me, 'I want to give it all up,' whatever it is that they're doing, 'and I want to take my saxophone and go out,' I would say, 'May God go with you. This is a great and noble thing that you're doing.'" - Hugh Laurie Another potential entry for the street contest. I'll have some thinking to do on which one I'll enter. 200mm F/2.8 1/200 ISO12800 Denoise AI -> Luminar 4 -> Aurora HDR

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::0930_23
03/07/20 10:06 PM GMT
I personally like this because of the background and the looks he is receiving from passerby's.
The textures are amazing.
It seems to show the loneliness of the scene more. It also demonstrates the love he has for his music.
You couldn't go wrong with either on.
Good luck whichever you choose.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.bfrank
03/08/20 1:18 AM GMT
Good use of software and editing Chris. Nice work and good luck if you choose this for the contest.
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When fear comes to me I will stubbornly choose Faith Instead!!!!
::Vickid
03/08/20 5:16 AM GMT
Textures add another sensation in viewing this scene, result is a unique and riveting scene. Bravo.
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::corngrowth
03/08/20 10:40 AM GMT
Chris, playing music in such severe weather conditions isn't fun, but gaining some money now will probably be a necessity to survive.
You've visualized this situation perfectly!
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::Ramad
03/09/20 2:00 PM GMT
By blurring the background with the texture you have made the musician look very prominent in this picture.
If this will be your entry for the contest then good luck with it Chris.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::tigger3
03/16/20 8:59 PM GMT
Not sure why i did not already see this one, this superb! tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
::tigger3
03/16/20 8:59 PM GMT
oops!
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
::Flmngseabass
03/19/20 5:33 AM GMT
A very high quality render here Chris with the lighting and shading and degree of BG opacity!! An excellent image for the contest:)
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::corngrowth
03/20/20 1:43 PM GMT
Chris, congratulations with your fifth place in the 'Street Photography' contest.
Well done!
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::Dunstickin
03/20/20 3:08 PM GMT
Congrats on 5th Chris...Great Picture, I really like this.
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::jerseygurl
03/20/20 4:18 PM GMT
Congrats Chris on taking 5th place in the contest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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::0930_23
03/20/20 5:08 PM GMT
Congrats on your 5th place finish Chris. I thought it a great entry.
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::koca
03/21/20 8:36 AM GMT
Congrats on your fifth place, Chris, well deserved.
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.rozem061
03/21/20 4:05 PM GMT
Chris, congratulations with your fifth place in the contest !
John
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.bfrank
03/21/20 7:52 PM GMT
Congrats on fifth place, Chris! It was an outstanding image.
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When fear comes to me I will stubbornly choose Faith Instead!!!!

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