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Postby Geoff on Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:56 pm

Writing a letter, relaxed and candid, Hyde Park - Sydney:

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Postby Yi-P on Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:12 am

Spot on!!

Im sure she gonna be happy with this shot, as she didnt care much about u take pic of her :lol:
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Postby ozczecho on Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:37 am

Great shot...you nailed this. Love it.
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Postby sirhc55 on Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:40 am

Excellent Geoff, although I would be inclined to clone out the two white patches at the top :)
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Postby Geoff on Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:43 am

Thanks guys - I become more passionate about photography each and every day - the desire to improve is so bloody strong it's crazy! :)

Chris - great suggestion..will have a go at ridding the scene of these distractions.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:46 am

Nice Candid Geoff, I agree with Chris about the bright blobs, and well to be really picky, her foot is a distraction too, perhaps you can dull it down a bit ?
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Postby Geoff on Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:49 am

Craig - yup, the foot is a little erm bright, yep. Just gave it a quick go to pull it down, not a lot of luck, but the two white blobs gone improve the shot. Excellent suggestions!
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Postby stubbsy on Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:13 am

Another great candid Geoff. A very productive weekend for you. :wink:
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Postby bonou2 on Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:17 am

Nice one Geoff!!!

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Postby Oneputt on Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:22 pm

I really like this image - it appeals. :D
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Postby avkomp on Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:37 pm

nice candid.

would definitely remove the bright bits above here.

not sure about the foot though. perhaps tone it down a bit also.

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Postby admajic on Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:37 am

To the master of the candid! Well done. This is a sweet pic! I hope u send the lady a copy :)
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Postby asaroha on Tue Aug 29, 2006 2:04 am

Great shot, even more so considering its a candid. Having tried on many ocassions to gather the courage to take candid (only to chicken out at the last minute), I have come to appreciate good candid photos. :oops:
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Postby Matt. K on Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:09 am

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You're turning into a real "street shooter'. This is the best way to improve your camera skills. Great stuff!
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