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Ferran Lacruz
{K:5466} 10/2/2005
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Excellent street shot very nice colors and composition.
Saludos Ferran
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ken krishnan
{K:19102} 9/30/2005
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Roger,
Interesting street shot.
Artists like her make the high streets colorful and lively.
regards,
ken.
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Carlos
{K:12969} 9/5/2005
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The strangeness of the mediocre street painter showing a gallery where all faces are ?alike? is fascinating in itself! AND her ?look?, a fashion statement ? clothing, back pack, the orange canvas / carpet and the ?arrangement? of the art work on the wall, all create a surreal scene and an irresistible tableau for a photographer and that is the reason you snapped it, the reason why I?m looking at the picture this moment ? not only a shot of the young woman setting up her gallery on the sidewalk, but also a picture where the artist, herself on display, is far more interesting than the art she produces.
This could be better than what is if only you had ?engaged? the young woman ? chatted her up about her work, her interesting ?look?, her aspirations as an artist, how others so far responded to the work and so on? how did she become an artist? Etc? etc? Your interest is authentic, (has to be real, and IS real, since you already chose to photograph her). The elicited trust could then reward you with a more revealing photograph. This should be easily attained (If I imagine myself as this Japanese girl, a painter? if I imagine myself 20 years old, self absorbed but gutsy - since I?m putting myself out there in public -, and I see a well tended gentleman, a father figure, a grand-father figure even ;-), and he?s paying attention to my work/me?) Well? this alone already gives you enormous license Roger ? and also the fact you a caucasian who probably speaks fluently Japanese must be fascinating to me and stamps positively the way I perceive you ? again opening all kinds of doors?
Once trust is established the photographer has earned the privilege of ?directing? the opportunity, the chance to manipulate the moment. In this case may be visually interesting to suggest the artist face the camera, juxtaposing for instance the colorful drawings against her black outfit, or whatever the instance guides you towards...
One must stay Zen like, open, not rigid or furtive. In other words, this type of photography demand total engagement / participation by the photographer, a quid pro quo, where the photographer has to give of himself, must expose something of himself, some true personal detail or opinion?
When we manage well this ?candidness? we sometimes get lucky and something magical happens.
My regards
C
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Paul's Photos
{K:35235} 9/1/2005
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Will try and not be late as much LOL... well, I am probably uploading at the same rate as always (slow haha)
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Bill Gibson
{K:2701} 8/31/2005
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I like them both.
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Roger Williams
{K:86139} 8/30/2005
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Paul, you're always welcome--far better late than never! You're not posting much these days, which is sad. I always enjoy your photos. I am heading into a really, really busy period and will probably be posting much less myself over the next month to six weeks, and may be forced to comment less, too.
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Paul's Photos
{K:35235} 8/30/2005
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great shot.. I like your image you attached better with the cropping.. nicely done.. seems like I am always behind in looking at your photos :) great work
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Richard Thornton
{K:26442} 8/30/2005
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I think the cropped image is the stronger. You still have enough background to establish context. We can see what she's doing and, perhaps, guess why. I vote for the cropped version. Of course, you have an almost square image. You could make it a vertical of 35mm proportions and include some of the foreground pictures, too.
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Roger Williams
{K:86139} 8/29/2005
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No, Chris, I was running out of time... and somehow I don't think orange would have suited my face as well as it suited the very pretty young lady.
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Marcia .
{K:16108} 8/29/2005
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Nice street shot, Roger.
The colours are vibrant...
Márcia
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Audrey Reid
{K:5872} 8/29/2005
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Unusual and interesting street shot. The colour orange gives it the pop. Personally, much prefer the closeup.
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Chris Spracklen
{K:32552} 8/29/2005
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Both versions have their strengths, Roger, but my personal preference would be for the tighter crop ~ marginally!
having taken her picture I hope you let her do yours!!  )
Best regards, Chris
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John Loreaux
{K:86210} 8/29/2005
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The top version is better in My opinion Roger! It gives more information and has a little more ionterest. The colors are teriffic as is the composityion and subject matter!!She's pretty good! Hope Your well Roger! My best.....................John
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cessy karina
{K:14205} 8/28/2005
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err.. here I prefer not the one close up, but the general view
it gives the sense where she is and I like those pictures on the foreground
I found this very nice street scene and I like the orange colors
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Linda Imagefree
{K:72276} 8/28/2005
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Definitely the crop Roger, nice angle with her body leading the eye to the images on the wall, I think maybe including the shadow would be a good idea too, just my opinion though..Linda
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Galal El Missary
{K:84569} 8/28/2005
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I prefer the closer Crop , excellent composition & Tones , very well done Roger .
Galal
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Ellen Smith
{K:14418} 8/28/2005
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The one above tells more of the story. Good job Roger.
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Roger Williams
{K:86139} 8/28/2005
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Here is the mcuh closer crop. I felt that THIS close the fact that her back was turned worked against it, whereas it was acceptable in the more general view.
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