Does the ad kill this photo?

elsapo · Oct 24, 2005

There's a lot I like about this photo and her expression. Simple question -- does the ad in the background kill it? Or am I my own worst critic? And is there a way to minimize it's impact?

I've recently begun shooting a documentary project in my neighborhood. For now, if you're interested you can find images at www.teamwetdog.com

Thanks...

Robert

darin3200 · Oct 24, 2005

It all depends on what your want her expression to convey, although overall I don't think the ad kills the pic

Verbal · Oct 24, 2005

I actually think they add to the picture... I really like it!

terri · Oct 24, 2005

I would say: not a bit!

It's a street scene, having stuff like that is fine as long as it's in the background like this. My eye still comes to rest on the woman in the foreground.

Nice shot! I like it.

danalec99 · Oct 25, 2005

JonMikal · Oct 25, 2005

nope nope

eydryan · Oct 25, 2005

well it doesn't really fit with the korean womanso i would say no. but it's not that bad...

eydryan · Oct 25, 2005

i meant yes

OPTRICE · Nov 2, 2005

In my opinion, i think it would look better without the ad, but thats just me. Good picture though, very migrant mother.

nikon90s · Nov 6, 2005

You should not ask about one part of a shot, now all I see is the ad so I would have to say yes. I would just let people tell you what they do or do not like about a shot. I really that it is in black and whte, I don't think it would say as much in color.
Also, "to me" it looks like there is a bright hase over the ladys face I can't tell if it is PS or just lighter part of the shot.

But I like the shot..

eydryan · Nov 7, 2005

he cannot ask that as it would be against the rules. please read them and you'll understand.

Rapala46 · Nov 10, 2005

its weird, my eyes rest right on the lower neck area of the man with the blackjacket behind the korean woman, and i like it like that.

Patrick · Nov 11, 2005

Rapala46 said:
its weird, my eyes rest right on the lower neck area of the man with the blackjacket behind the korean woman, and i like it like that.

Yup. Me too.
? - If the ad was removed would this stay the same ?

jadin · Nov 11, 2005

I think it works just fine with it. If you really want to test it though, simply clone out the ad and leave it as a blank space (as if the ad were on the other side).

Riveninside · Nov 30, 2005

Verbal said:
I actually think they add to the picture... I really like it!

was the pun intended?

all joking aside, i dont think it takes away from it at all, thats from my personal openion though. i agree with verbal, it adds to it quite a bit :thumbup: