Quality Time (Street Photo)

[Craig J]

Just wanted to see what everyone thought about this one. C&C appreciated.

Craig

Nikon D80, Sigma 70-200 f2.8 lens.
Shot at f5.6, 1/500s, ISO 400, @ 140mm.

 

[ImgPro]

This is a good example of a good photograph. Well composed, exposed and focused. Most of all it tells a story. Some may want to see more of the teacher's face but I think the student is the main subject and well captured. All in all, an excellent street shot.

Craig

 

[Jane58]

I'm no expert but I know what I like and I like this. I don't really like a lot of people pics (posed, anyway) but like Craig said...this one tells a story!
Thanks!

 

[newrmdmike]

while i relate to the other comments about enjoying this photo on some level i will strongly disagree with craig,

"This is a good example of a good photograph. Well composed, exposed and focused." - that in particular. Composition could stand to improve greatly, the background is distracting to me, and in terms of focus i would like for the man to be in focus, as well as see his face. I know its hard to nail all those things, and still like photos of mine and other peoples who compromise . . . because the content is still there, and thats what evokes emotion in lots of people, the problem is that photography being an aesthetic practice i have to point out its shortcomings. CUTE CUTE CUTE though!

 

[Craig J]

Thanks for the replies, good and bad.

We go into crowds and find things to capture. Backgrounds always suck. The father was selectively blurred as all I wanted in the photo was the girl, paintbush, and the helping hand. It was just the way I saw in.

I had other comments (on another forum) about the father being in focus. Maybe I will redo and look at a side-by-side comparison. I am not convinced though.

Jane58, I also do not like pictures of kids. They are way more interesting to the parents than to a forum community.

Thanks again.

Craig

 

[newrmdmike]

good luck with it man, you nailed the moment thats for sure, just could be framed differently.

 

[Jane58]

Thanks for the replies, good and bad.

We go into crowds and find things to capture. Backgrounds always suck. The father was selectively blurred as all I wanted in the photo was the girl, paintbush, and the helping hand. It was just the way I saw in.

I had other comments (on another forum) about the father being in focus. Maybe I will redo and look at a side-by-side comparison. I am not convinced though.

Jane58, I also do not like pictures of kids. They are way more interesting to the parents than to a forum community.

Thanks again.

Craig

But as I also said...this one tells a story!! Therefore, yours is an acception to me. She's adorable and I'm sure that father would love this picture to show off to the grandkids down the road!!