Election 2006 (56k not so much)

[omeletteman]

For those in Canada, you know that it is election time again, so my university had all our local candidates in for the day to talk to students. I took some photos for our school newspaper. Any comments would be really appreciated since this was my first time doing this sort of event.

Thanks for looking

 

[Joerocket]

Nice series Omelette! I think the blurry people look neat, but in a journalistic pov i think they are a little distracting. Also, being a total newb to journalism, i dont think these shots really "tell a story" i think maybe if you caught someone in mid word, with someone listening intently in the frame as well or something along those lines ( I think the first is the best because it looks as though there is some slight tension, which captures the mood of election time to a tee) all in all good shots man, thanks for sharing!

 

[Alexandra]

WAIT A SECOND! you're from QC??????

awesome shots! I love them all :thumbup:

 

[omeletteman]

Thanks for the critique Joerocket, I'll definately keep your comments in mind the next time I'm doin this sort of thing.

Alexandra, sorry to dissapoint, but I'm not from Quebec... I go to school in Nova Scotia, but I'm originally from Alberta. Thanks for the comment though

 

[craig]

I think you should edit them down to two frames. The standing around or wide shots are a little tough. Sure the team and the approach is important. Some how I think the focus should have been on his words and the response of the folks involved.

 

[cbay]

Great Series of shots! There nice work. Out of intrest what camera and lenses did you use?

 

[omeletteman]

Thanks cbay. These were taken with a friends 20D, with a 28-80 IS USM lens (I think that was what it was...)