A loose cannon

namaste_lv · 11-08-2009, 07:52 PM

The first one really works for me when you see the whole series. You can see her mouth forming the beginning of "****".. At least that's what I assume she is getting ready to say. Without the others, It doesn't seem as strong.

#3 stands on its own though. Fantastic.

DReali · 11-09-2009, 11:52 AM

Cheers namaste lv! She was actually speaking french

RancerDS · 11-09-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ruaslacker2

I really like #4, but would crop out the lady on the right. Just my 2 cents worth...

Cropping the woman on the right (or at least most of her) would insure that the focus stays on the main subject of the photo. But then again, the feeling that everyone around her is ignoring her "tantrum" is only highlighted by the close passerby who is certainly not looking at the subject. I also think cropping it would rob the broader feel that this isn't staged like some kind of street actor with only a few people in the backdrop.

**Pugs** · 11-12-2009, 01:18 PM

I've gotta say that the captures are great! Composition, moment, focus are all spot on. I'm not a real fan of the post-processing, however. I can see a halo surrounding her that speaks to oversharpening, or layer masking to blur the background further, or...

Vignetting actually works in emphasizing her in these pics so I guess I DO like some of the post. I'd love to see these in pure grayscale, though. To my eye they're creeping towards sepia and I think that they might be interesting with pure whites and pure blacks.

But, GREAT capture of a vitriolic and emotionally violent moment! At first I thought she had piercings, but NO! That's spittle! She's foaming at the mouth! My god did you do a great job snatching that moment in time!

DReali · 12-02-2009, 06:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by RancerDS

Quote: Originally Posted by ruaslacker2

I really like #4, but would crop out the lady on the right. Just my 2 cents worth...

Cropping the woman on the right (or at least most of her) would insure that the focus stays on the main subject of the photo. But then again, the feeling that everyone around her is ignoring her "tantrum" is only highlighted by the close passerby who is certainly not looking at the subject. I also think cropping it would rob the broader feel that this isn't staged like some kind of street actor with only a few people in the backdrop.

Agreed, thanks RancerDS!

Quote: Originally Posted by Pugs

I've gotta say that the captures are great! Composition, moment, focus are all spot on. I'm not a real fan of the post-processing, however. I can see a halo surrounding her that speaks to oversharpening, or layer masking to blur the background further, or...

Vignetting actually works in emphasizing her in these pics so I guess I DO like some of the post. I'd love to see these in pure grayscale, though. To my eye they're creeping towards sepia and I think that they might be interesting with pure whites and pure blacks.

But, GREAT capture of a vitriolic and emotionally violent moment! At first I thought she had piercings, but NO! That's spittle! She's foaming at the mouth! My god did you do a great job snatching that moment in time!

Thanks Pugs, the haloing is due to rushed layer masking used to darken/under-expose the background. When I find the time I'll go back and re-edit these as well as post the grayscale. Thanks again for the in-depth feedback.

wescobts · 12-02-2009, 04:28 PM

Wow, what great shots, I have been shooting for a while and never had such fortune, congrats

These shots give me hope that maybe even I could be at the right spot at the right time, so very cool.

DReali · 12-04-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wescobts

Wow, what great shots, I have been shooting for a while and never had such fortune, congrats

These shots give me hope that maybe even I could be at the right spot at the right time, so very cool.

Thanks wescobts! It will happen, just make sure you bring your camera everywhere you go.

wescobts · 12-04-2009, 04:25 PM

Is your 50mm your go to lens, are you usually shooting prime lens ? or was this just what happened to be on at the moment ?

DReali · 12-04-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wescobts

Is your 50mm your go to lens, are you usually shooting prime lens ? or was this just what happened to be on at the moment ?

Since I bought it the 50mm prime is my go to lens. I love the thing, iv'e only taken it off the camera once since I got it.

wescobts · 12-04-2009, 04:44 PM

Very cool

I am a big fan of the primes, I found myself getting lazy with zooms. I realize we need them in some shooting environments, but for me I love the feel, weight, or lack their of, balance and speed of the primes. I figure some of the greatest shots of all time were shot with them, why can't I

altitude604 · 12-04-2009, 07:52 PM

i love #4... you're brave for taking shots of someone that pissed. i wouldn't want to be on the recieving end of that woman's anger. lol

DReali · 12-05-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wescobts

Very cool

I am a big fan of the primes, I found myself getting lazy with zooms. I realize we need them in some shooting environments, but for me I love the feel, weight, or lack their of, balance and speed of the primes. I figure some of the greatest shots of all time were shot with them, why can't I

Couldn't agree more... I also really enjoy that exta little challenge of framing without a zoom.

Quote: Originally Posted by altitude604

i love #4... you're brave for taking shots of someone that pissed. i wouldn't want to be on the recieving end of that woman's anger. lol

Thanks altitude! All i can say it's a rush...a rush with a souvenir

**jbylake** · 12-05-2009, 01:30 PM

Geez, how would you like to be married to her, and forget to put the lid back down....

J.

DReali · 12-11-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jbylake

Geez, how would you like to be married to her, and forget to put the lid back down....

J.

Oh god....that was funny!

**jbylake** · 12-15-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DReali

Quote: Originally Posted by jbylake

Geez, how would you like to be married to her, and forget to put the lid back down....

J.

Oh god....that was funny!

Hell, I wasn't trying to be funny! She's f'n scary, if you know what I mean. Hope the hubby didn't forget to bring the milk home that night.

J.

11-08-2009, 07:52 PM	#16
namaste_lv No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 53 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (0)	The first one really works for me when you see the whole series. You can see her mouth forming the beginning of "****".. At least that's what I assume she is getting ready to say. Without the others, It doesn't seem as strong. #3 stands on its own though. Fantastic. __________________ -- Josh "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." Scott Adams http://www.flickr.com/photos/98591309@N00/

11-09-2009, 11:52 AM	#17
DReali I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Switzerland Posts: 264 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Cheers namaste lv! She was actually speaking french __________________ Keep in mind I'm colorblind! (That's right, they all look the same to me)

11-09-2009, 12:50 PM	#18
RancerDS I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wagoner, OK Posts: 374 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Blog Entries: 28 My Gallery: (25)	Quote: Originally Posted by ruaslacker2 I really like #4, but would crop out the lady on the right. Just my 2 cents worth... Cropping the woman on the right (or at least most of her) would insure that the focus stays on the main subject of the photo. But then again, the feeling that everyone around her is ignoring her "tantrum" is only highlighted by the close passerby who is certainly not looking at the subject. I also think cropping it would rob the broader feel that this isn't staged like some kind of street actor with only a few people in the backdrop. __________________ Equipment is getting too diverse to list! And my personal Flickr link - http://www.flickr.com/photos/44596991@N07/

11-12-2009, 01:18 PM	#19
Pugs I gotta make more TPF time! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 926 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts My Gallery: (0)	I've gotta say that the captures are great! Composition, moment, focus are all spot on. I'm not a real fan of the post-processing, however. I can see a halo surrounding her that speaks to oversharpening, or layer masking to blur the background further, or... Vignetting actually works in emphasizing her in these pics so I guess I DO like some of the post. I'd love to see these in pure grayscale, though. To my eye they're creeping towards sepia and I think that they might be interesting with pure whites and pure blacks. But, GREAT capture of a vitriolic and emotionally violent moment! At first I thought she had piercings, but NO! That's spittle! She's foaming at the mouth! My god did you do a great job snatching that moment in time! __________________ -Pugs Nikon D300: - Nikkor 18-55mm AF-S f/3.5-5.6 DX GII - ProMaster 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 - Nikkor 50mm AF f/1.8 D - ProMaster 55-200mm AF f/4-5.6 LD Macro - Nikkor 70-300mm AF f/4-5.6 G - Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DL Macro Super Konica Autoreflex T2 & nT3 - Hexanon 50mm AF f/1.7 - Hexanon 52mm AF f/1.8 - Hexanon 100mm AF f/2.8 - Spiratone 135mm Auto Spira-Tel YS f/2.8

12-02-2009, 06:26 AM	#20
DReali I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Switzerland Posts: 264 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by RancerDS Quote: Originally Posted by ruaslacker2 I really like #4, but would crop out the lady on the right. Just my 2 cents worth... Cropping the woman on the right (or at least most of her) would insure that the focus stays on the main subject of the photo. But then again, the feeling that everyone around her is ignoring her "tantrum" is only highlighted by the close passerby who is certainly not looking at the subject. I also think cropping it would rob the broader feel that this isn't staged like some kind of street actor with only a few people in the backdrop. Agreed, thanks RancerDS! Quote: Originally Posted by Pugs I've gotta say that the captures are great! Composition, moment, focus are all spot on. I'm not a real fan of the post-processing, however. I can see a halo surrounding her that speaks to oversharpening, or layer masking to blur the background further, or... Vignetting actually works in emphasizing her in these pics so I guess I DO like some of the post. I'd love to see these in pure grayscale, though. To my eye they're creeping towards sepia and I think that they might be interesting with pure whites and pure blacks. But, GREAT capture of a vitriolic and emotionally violent moment! At first I thought she had piercings, but NO! That's spittle! She's foaming at the mouth! My god did you do a great job snatching that moment in time! Thanks Pugs, the haloing is due to rushed layer masking used to darken/under-expose the background. When I find the time I'll go back and re-edit these as well as post the grayscale. Thanks again for the in-depth feedback. __________________ Keep in mind I'm colorblind! (That's right, they all look the same to me)

12-02-2009, 04:28 PM	#21
wescobts I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rochester N.Y Posts: 315 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Wow, what great shots, I have been shooting for a while and never had such fortune, congrats These shots give me hope that maybe even I could be at the right spot at the right time, so very cool.

12-04-2009, 03:33 PM	#22
DReali I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Switzerland Posts: 264 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by wescobts Wow, what great shots, I have been shooting for a while and never had such fortune, congrats These shots give me hope that maybe even I could be at the right spot at the right time, so very cool. Thanks wescobts! It will happen, just make sure you bring your camera everywhere you go. __________________ Keep in mind I'm colorblind! (That's right, they all look the same to me)

12-04-2009, 04:25 PM	#23
wescobts I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rochester N.Y Posts: 315 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Is your 50mm your go to lens, are you usually shooting prime lens ? or was this just what happened to be on at the moment ?

12-04-2009, 04:35 PM	#24
DReali I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Switzerland Posts: 264 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by wescobts Is your 50mm your go to lens, are you usually shooting prime lens ? or was this just what happened to be on at the moment ? Since I bought it the 50mm prime is my go to lens. I love the thing, iv'e only taken it off the camera once since I got it. __________________ Keep in mind I'm colorblind! (That's right, they all look the same to me)

12-04-2009, 04:44 PM	#25
wescobts I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rochester N.Y Posts: 315 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Very cool I am a big fan of the primes, I found myself getting lazy with zooms. I realize we need them in some shooting environments, but for me I love the feel, weight, or lack their of, balance and speed of the primes. I figure some of the greatest shots of all time were shot with them, why can't I

12-04-2009, 07:52 PM	#26
altitude604 Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 155 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Gallery: (0)	i love #4... you're brave for taking shots of someone that pissed. i wouldn't want to be on the recieving end of that woman's anger. lol __________________ Check out my flickr! Aviation and who knows what else! Canon Rebel XSi Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS My Mixes: http://soundcloud.com/altitude When I'm not shooting pics, I'm dropping tunes!

12-05-2009, 01:12 PM	#27
DReali I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Switzerland Posts: 264 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by wescobts Very cool I am a big fan of the primes, I found myself getting lazy with zooms. I realize we need them in some shooting environments, but for me I love the feel, weight, or lack their of, balance and speed of the primes. I figure some of the greatest shots of all time were shot with them, why can't I Couldn't agree more... I also really enjoy that exta little challenge of framing without a zoom. Quote: Originally Posted by altitude604 i love #4... you're brave for taking shots of someone that pissed. i wouldn't want to be on the recieving end of that woman's anger. lol Thanks altitude! All i can say it's a rush...a rush with a souvenir __________________ Keep in mind I'm colorblind! (That's right, they all look the same to me)

12-05-2009, 01:30 PM	#28
jbylake Racket Scientist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In a cloud, most of the time Posts: 491 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Geez, how would you like to be married to her, and forget to put the lid back down.... J. __________________ Tela bib seba dulah......

12-11-2009, 06:02 PM	#29
DReali I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Switzerland Posts: 264 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by jbylake Geez, how would you like to be married to her, and forget to put the lid back down.... J. Oh god....that was funny! __________________ Keep in mind I'm colorblind! (That's right, they all look the same to me)

12-15-2009, 12:37 PM	#30
jbylake Racket Scientist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In a cloud, most of the time Posts: 491 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by DReali Quote: Originally Posted by jbylake Geez, how would you like to be married to her, and forget to put the lid back down.... J. Oh god....that was funny! Hell, I wasn't trying to be funny! She's f'n scary, if you know what I mean. Hope the hubby didn't forget to bring the milk home that night. J. __________________ Tela bib seba dulah......

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