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Robert , I am trying to read....


Robert , I am trying to read....
Photo Information
Copyright: Robert Calve (perryhooter) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2791 W: 884 N: 6063] (27343)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-30
Categories: Daily Life, Event, Mood, Portrait
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSI, Canon EFS 18-55 mm, B+W UV-Haze Filter 58 mm
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Le Bic National Park Escapade
Theme(s): Martine [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-21 6:00
Viewed: 616
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello again,

This one was taken six minutes later than yesterday's shot at the Mange-Grenouille Inn . The sun was already weaker.

While Martine was attempting to read, I kept turning around her to capture a few shots. But she was very patient with me, and kept smiling ( like fellow guests around watching the scene).

I must say I am trying to make these moments fun. Instead of being a distracting fly or mosquitoe (^_^), I try to be a love bug (*_^). While I turn around her ; I just say a quick phrase , make a smile , get her a hint, bring back a souvenir, a running gag, to get a smile or reaction from her that I capture.

Again, we were having an apperitif before dinner. Actually she was sitting in a chair similar to the ones you saw here .

Technically: ISO 100 Focal 23 MM.
Image uncropped Slight level and gamma correction. Resized, sharpened and framed.
I took away one glass of wine (mine), which we could see partly at the far right.
Composition; A more convential one, I propose it that way ,to actually show her location, as she was sitting in front of our room. Cloning or not the pole, I decided finally to keep it .

Have a great day everybody,
Robert
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Hi Robert.
Another nice portrait of this pretty woman. Great light and colours, excellent sharpness. I think that a glass with a drink is a nice touch here.
TFS
Wojciech

Hi Robert
Perfect title I must say. Been there and done that and gotten the same reaction eventually. All the technical stuff is perfect. I agree on the post, not a distraction but an addition to the surroundings.

Dan

Hi Robert,

The sequal! Nice of you to give back her wine!! ;) It's a nice portrait. I do think that I would probably prefer the pole to be cloned out of the photo. It's not distracting though, just my preference.

Tres bien faites! Lisa

Hello Robert!
Beautiful picture of your wife, perfect focus, great colours!
Great quality of the picture, like always!
Best regards!
Lili

Very cliched thing to say, but "lovely colours"! That's what struck me when I opened up this shot, it has a very "real" feel. Martine looks classy and relaxed and the image is well composed. The focal length of 23mm may have produced slight distortion but I think it all works in this shot. I like the inclusion of the glass on her armrest - that somehow balances the shot and adds context.

Lovely scene, well taken and I love the title :-)

Bonjour Robert
Bravo et merci de nous offrir une tranche de vos vacances. Une jolie composition qui respire le clame et le joie d'être là. Une douce lumière de fin d'après-midi, une petite laine sur les épaules et un bon livre pour continuer de relaxer et goûter à fond ces moments de bonheur. Bravo au photographe et au charmant modèle.
Serge

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 372 N: 2625] (11952)
  • [2008-09-22 13:48]
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No prob with black and white hues here, Robert. A very pleasing portrait with a nice compo. I'd consider using the pole on the left as a natural frame there, the thin line of foliage doesn't really add to the shot imo. The armrests really draw the eye towards Martine, and her lovely smile is the finishing touch. Standing a bit further away and thus zooming in some more might have created a slightly blurrier backdrop... but it would probably "flatten" the depth created by the armrests as well... difficult to say.
TFS.

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 75 N: 902] (7908)
  • [2008-09-24 10:42]

Another nice portrait of this pretty lady. Great light, colours & excellent sharpness. I think that a glass with a drink is a nice touch. Very well done Robert.
Mitra

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