R_Sagapolutele (638) [2008-05-09 4:50] [+]

Hi Lu,

Nice camera - I use the same model.

The image has a very 80's feel to it with the graphic additions to the framing. Not too sure about the softness in the image but that is a personal preference and not a criticism of your technique.

As a suggestion I recommend picking up a F1.8 50mm prime lens which you can get relatively cheaply if under $200 is in your budget and they are well worth it for the sake of portraiture.

Keep up with the experimenting and never ever leave home without your camera.

Raymond.

R_Sagapolutele (638) [2008-04-04 22:18]

Amazing work - love the expressions and the clarity of the image.

R_Sagapolutele (638) [2007-10-05 5:37] [comment]

Awesome texture, mood and colour to this image. It feels as if time has taken it's toll and yet it adds to the character of this building.

R_Sagapolutele (638) [2007-10-02 2:27] [comment]

Another interesting shot - maybe the arm of the chair in the foreground could have been avoided but other than that another excellent moody B&W image.

Kind feel sorry for the statue, it looks so forlorn.

R_Sagapolutele (638) [2007-10-02 2:22] [comment]

Very nice photo BD!!

The perspective and choice of B&W work very nicely. I would find this scene rather spooky at night though.

Those trees are amazing and I'd love to see a shot with them fully...um....."leafed"?!?!

Keep up the good work.

R_Sagapolutele (638) [2007-09-22 5:29] [comment] [+]

This is very similar to the work that Louise Berkett does.

http://www.mud.co.nz/default.aspx

Nice work nonetheless.

R_Sagapolutele (638) [2007-09-03 3:19]

Very nice capture.

The contact with the cat via it's beautiful eyes is nicely done and I can't help but be drawn to them. I love the pose and the surroundings - very very cool feeling.

R_Sagapolutele (638) [2007-06-28 2:44] [+]

Well this is an nice little slice of NZ Hiphop history!! I love the colours and the two people passing by give it scale - nice work.

Do you have any more of this piece or any others from this era? I would love to see them.

Raymond.

R_Sagapolutele (638) [2007-03-27 8:16]

Awesome work Bernard - composition, colour and mood all combine to make a very ethereal image.

I love the detail in the boulders which are a nice counterbalance to the movement of the water between and the waves beyond.

Me. I would have been paranoid about dropping my camera into the sea :o)

R_Sagapolutele (638) [2007-03-25 3:48]

Hi Bernard!!

Well composed shot with a very dramatic feel to it thanks to wonderful moody cloud cover. I might have cloned out the log to the left of the foreground but that just my taste.

Keep up the great work!

Ray.