Faces in Hyde Park

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Faces in Hyde Park

Postby Geoff on Sun Aug 27, 2006 10:41 pm

Comments/critique welcomed:

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Postby bonou2 on Sun Aug 27, 2006 10:46 pm

Fantastic Geoff, what do you say if someone approaches you and asks what you are doing?

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Postby Geoff on Sun Aug 27, 2006 10:49 pm

I would say I'm just out taking photos of anything that appeals to me, would u like to see? (then chimp with them). If they strongly objected I would offer to delete the images of them. Most people are curious but not enough to ask why you may be taking their photo.

I make a conscious effort NOT to photograph candids of unknown children in public - this (in my opinion) is sadly asking for trouble.
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Postby Matt. K on Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:34 pm

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Strong stuff! You are letting the images speak for themselves and this is always is a winning formula. Boody well done!
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Postby Yi-P on Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:47 pm

I envy your 70-200VR!! :oops:
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Postby Geoff on Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:17 am

Yi-P wrote:I envy your 70-200VR!! :oops:


One of the great things (and free) about meets like today-the zig zag and impromtu sydney meet - we can all swap and change lenses, and share the company of friends!! :)
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Postby Yi-P on Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:25 am

Geoff wrote:One of the great things (and free) about meets like today-the like the zig zag and impromtu sydney meet - we can all swap and change lenses, and share the company of friends!! :)


Agreed, nothing much more fun (and FREE) than getting to play/test lenses that you always wanted but havent got to buy it. :D


Mind if I hijack this:

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My version from the 300/4, cant get slow as your 1/50 shutter, had to crack up ISO to 800 and keep shutter at 1/250@f4 :oops:
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Postby Geoff on Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:27 am

Yi-p well done! Wonder what he was listening to/thinking? :)
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Postby Alpha_7 on Mon Aug 28, 2006 1:12 am

I really like both shots, but for me the 2nd is a clear and outright winner, just love the eye contract and the deep lines in her face, a great shot mate.
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Postby Glen on Mon Aug 28, 2006 1:41 am

Great stuff Geoff
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Postby gstark on Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:27 am

Geoff,

The expression in the second of these is just superb.

This is what photography is all about
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Postby stubbsy on Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:05 am

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#1 doesn't grab me, but #2 is a great candid. I think the difference is the eye contact, plus I am REALLY distracted by the earbuds in #1
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Postby meicw on Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:35 pm

Both great shots. Love the second. The details of the face and the eye contact make the shot.

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