Inspiring Photo: Smokey, bw #9304680

Smokey, bw

Uploaded: October 31, 2009 15:09:09

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Finalist
This sax player was playing for the enjoyment of passers-by (and for tips :) ) near Faneuil Hall in Boston on a gorgeous October day. I rebuilt the background to remove distractions. I like the color version (in discussion) a lot and will post it sometime, but today I needed a black and white :)
Category: People

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 12500/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400,400, FocalLength: 40.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

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Nikki McDonald October 31, 2009 0

color version #1198948

Jeana Clark October 31, 2009 0

Howdy Neighbor!!
Both of these images are fantastic Nikki!!!
Love the angle and POV!!
Terrific work!!
~J~ #8090847

Deb Koskovich October 31, 2009 0
Both versions are OUTSTANDING, Nikki. I love them! #8090856

Tess L. Yee October 31, 2009 0
The subject is interesting and the comp is wonderful, so both images are awesome, Nikki! #8090904

Mitch Spence October 31, 2009 0
Well, darn, I was sure I'd like the black and white the best, you know. Because I really do like it, but now I can't decide. I love them both. The canted background is just great behind him. So is the reflection in his glasses of his far away hand below. And, of course, he's a great character. #8091082

Dominick M. Dimacale October 31, 2009 0
Great image and work here, Nikki.
Dominick #8091188

Nancy L. Green October 31, 2009 0
GREAT capture Nikki, I actually think I like the B+W best, wonderful character image!!! <>< #8091476

Leslie McLain October 31, 2009 0
Terrific capture, Nikki, and a great use of B&W. #8091538

Mike Clime October 31, 2009 0
Nice capture and I like the b/w version! #8091549

MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 31, 2009 0
WooooHooooo
Because He seemes like a colorful character..I am picking the colored version
Fabulous Capture NiK!! #8091595

Tamara K. Walker October 31, 2009 0
Wonderful framing, I bet the music was very good. #8091933

Nikki McDonald October 31, 2009 0
Thanks, Jeana, Deb, Tess, Mitch, Dominick, Nancy, Leslie, Mike, Mel, Tammy! It's fun to see you all weighing in with your preference -- I'm like Mitch and Tess and just can't decide. I usually prefer candid people shots in black and white as the colors are often distracting and do not enhance the subject but in this case, I thought the red and blues worked very well. He was indeed colorful -- compelling reason for picking the color version, Mel -- and said he might use this capture on the cover of his next CD if I sent it to him so I did. Let me know if you ever see it out there :) The music was excellent, Mel. I could have stayed quite awhile but when you're doing Boston in two days, you don't have time to linger. #8091974

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 01, 2009 0
Hmmmmmmmmmm... I prefer color so you know which I like best!!! LOL They are both wonderful though, Nikki!!! :-) k #8092143

Brenda Sides November 01, 2009 0
Wonderful capture!
*~Happy Halloween~* #8092291

Sherran Andersen November 01, 2009 0
I am drawn to the black and white just a tad more... would definitely enter both... love the sax. #8092343

Stefania Barbier November 01, 2009 0
fantastic pov, diagonal, and tones, Nikki!!! #8092565

Jayne Martin November 01, 2009 0
Great POV and the reflection in the shades; I agree with Melodie...Both are great, but I like the color version a tad bit better. Was the music great??? #8092936

Michelle L. Frick November 18, 2009 0
I love this Nikki! I prefer the BW - it really lends something to the image - the strong tones, your POV and the overall mood. Incredible shot! I hope to see it again! Good luck with all your favorites! #8142214

Ruth Grimm November 23, 2009 0
Congratulations ont he finalist Nikki! This is a wonderful B&W image!! #8154723

Les Rhoades November 23, 2009 0
Congrats on your Finalist selection!
Les #8155136

Rolando Rosito November 23, 2009 0
Congratulations Nikki, great finalist! #8155556

Chris Budny November 23, 2009 0
What a transformation; congratulations, Nikki! #8156645

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on your finalist! Awesome work Nikki! #8156718

Stefania Barbier November 23, 2009 0
gorgeous finalist Nikki, congratulations!!!!! #8156991

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 23, 2009 0
Both are fantastic, Nikki! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist! #8157026

Sharon Day November 23, 2009 0
#8157784

Amy M. Wilson November 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Nikki!!! #8158016

Judy V. Kennamer November 23, 2009 0
Congrats on your beautiful Finalist Nikki!!! #8158546

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas November 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on all your finalists Nikki!,
Amalia #8158563

frank w. degenhardt November 23, 2009 0
Love the black and white, the way you captured the soul of the artist. Amazing work my friend. Congratulations on being a Finalist with this Beautiful portrait. #8158714

Valentin M. Armianu November 24, 2009 0
Congratulations on your gorgeous Finalist,Nikki!!! #8158868

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 24, 2009 0
Well deserved finalist Nikki, hope to see it again!
jo ann c.
#8159219

Patrick Rouzes November 24, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist, Nikki! WTG! #8159301

Lisa J. Boulden November 24, 2009 0
Big congratulations, Nikki!
A fantastic finalist with lots of personality!
~♥~Lisa #8159725

Jean-Pierre Ducondi November 24, 2009 0
Congrats on this terrific street photo. Love it.
JP #8159931

Susan M. Campbell November 24, 2009 0
Awesome shot Nikki. Congrats on your finalist. #8160373

Christine Lobsinger November 24, 2009 0
AWESOME IS RIGHT ...
CONGRATS TO YOU NIKKI.. LOVE THIS FINALIST SHOT.
CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #8161154

Laurie Daily November 24, 2009 0
A BIG congrats, Nikki, on the fabulous finalist...I do love the B&W version...hard to decide but looks like BW is the winner today! How did you manage that reflection in his glasses!
Hope all is good...still unable to spend much time in front of PC but you were on the first page of finalists YaY!!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you! #8161816

Susie Peek-Swint November 24, 2009 0
Terrific finalist Nikki ~ I love both versions .. many congrats! #8161836

Karen Celella November 24, 2009 0
Huge congratulations to the first of your THREE wonderful finalists Nikki. The judges loved this B&W and may also love the color. You must enter both. Exceptionally great work on the BG. Good luck in the next round. #8161848

Jeff Robinson November 24, 2009 0
Excellent – Congrats Nikki on your Finalist!! Jeff #8161892

Carol Eade November 24, 2009 0
Excellent work...congratulations on your Finalist, Nikki! #8162466

Jayne Martin November 24, 2009 0
A huge congratulations on all your wonderful finalists, Nikki!!! #8163779

Nancyj E. Hovey November 24, 2009 0
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8163989

Mary Beth Aiello November 25, 2009 0
Very cool, Nikki. Huge congrats on this wonderful finalist. #8164354

Tamara K. Walker November 25, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS! #8164830

Katarina Mansson November 25, 2009 0
What a character; lovely find and capture Nikki! Congratulations! #8166150

Susana Ms Heide November 25, 2009 0
You spotted a great subject for a photo op and took advantage of it to the max! The diagonal composition gives this that extra flair and the b&w makes it a classic! Many congrats Nikki on your finalist! #8166663

Mitch Spence November 26, 2009 0
I had high, high hopes for this great portrait, and they came true. Hooray. #8170498

Maria Coulson November 30, 2009 0
Nikki, this is very well done. Congratulations! #8177789

Dianna Murphy December 01, 2009 0
Awesome Nikki, Congratulations!!! #8180380

Jane Holestine April 09, 2010 0
Nikki, I like both versions of this great capture. The perspective is great. Hope he does use it on a CD! #8521699

Joy Rector April 09, 2010 0
love this shot #8522201

Datha Y. Thompson April 09, 2010 0
AWESOME Nikki!! I love the comp and that reflection :0) a belated congrats and Good luck with this one!! #8522266

Tiia Vissak April 09, 2010 0
a cool portrait! #8522311

Jeana Clark May 24, 2010 0

Way To Go Nikki!!!!!
Congrats on this fabulous Finalist!!!
~J~ #8633647

Christine Lobsinger May 24, 2010 0
Congrats to you Nikki... well done! A beautiful Finalist shot!~!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #8633773

Danny B. Head May 25, 2010 0
Congrats, Nikki! #8635232

Patti Coblentz May 25, 2010 0
Cool image, Nikki..congratulations..WTG!
Patti #8636567

Chris Budny May 25, 2010 0
Terrific work as usual, Nikki; congratulations! #8636814

Graham Robards May 25, 2010 0
Wonderful Nikki congratulations again are in order, hope to see this one again.~Pat #8637640

Stefania Barbier May 25, 2010 0
fantastic finalist Nikki... congratulations!!! #8638382

Courtenay Vanderbilt May 25, 2010 0
Super Finalists, Nikki! Congratulations! #8639584

Usman M. Bajwa May 25, 2010 0
Both are fantastic, Nikki. This should go on. Good Luck!
UB. #8640062

Amy M. Wilson May 25, 2010 0
Congrats again, Nikki!! #8640190

Amanda D. Austwick May 25, 2010 0
COngratulations on this wonderful image Nikki!! I hope that this one goes higher! #8640215

May 25, 2010 0
Great! #8640826

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 25, 2010 0
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Nikki, both are great!
jo ann c. #8641173

Daniella Puente May 25, 2010 0
Congrats on this Nikki I just saw this and is really cool! #8641174

Renee Doyle May 25, 2010 0
Great low pov and capture Nikki!! Congratulations!! #8641724

Sherran Andersen May 26, 2010 0
Well done Nikki. #8642233

Deborah Lewinson May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations, Nikki, on your 5 excellent finalists!
Best wishes for the next round!
Debby #8642264

Lisa J. Boulden May 27, 2010 0
A delightful finalist, Nikki!
Well-composed with great personality shining right through!
FIVE finalists!!!
What a gret month!
Congratulations!
~♥~Lisa #8646405

Rona L. Schwarz May 27, 2010 0
Congratulations on another outstanding Finalist, Nikki! Great month for a great photographer! Love both, but of course, I prefer the color version. Outstanding work! #8646742

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