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...across a crowded room... [04 Black & White B W Photos from the Digital Darkroom]

© Dennis Gay

...across a crowded room...

Uploaded: December 06, 2011 03:39:39

Description

This coffee flavoured candid was shot through the crowd inside the Crèma Espresso Bar, the greatest coffeehouse in Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia.

My best mate Pete and I had turned up on this glorious Sunday hoping for a table outside but due to the crowd we were forced inside. After bagging this shot I am so glad we were.

Canon EOS 40D with Canon 28-135mm IS USM lens: RAW, f/5.6 @ 1/50sec, 115mm, ISO 400.
Lightroom 3.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 115.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Dennis Gay December 06, 2011

The Making of '...across a crowded room...'

I spotted the pretty subject of this candid shot about 6 metres way from my seat inside the Crèma and with that glorious light flooding in from the open double door and windows, I hoped upon hope to be able to make a decent shot.

Patience and observation were my virtues on this day and as I saw a gap in the crowd, the girl donned her boyfriend's hat and started a conversation with one of her friends. Serendipity.

Camera settings were made from a couple of earlier test shots and ensured a good exposure with no blown out highlights on the subject.

Enjoy!

GB
Dennis #1428168

Antonio Amen December 06, 2011

Nice capture, nice portrait. #9850187

David Resnikoff level-classic December 06, 2011

I fell In love with her.
What a fantastic Candid portrait.

David (The Mexican) #9850288

Arthur Bohlmann December 06, 2011

Nice portrait #9850433

Liz blahh December 06, 2011

Beautifully captured, like the B/W. #9850514

Inge Linden December 06, 2011

nice picture in black and white #9850588

Dennis Gay December 07, 2011

How Doody Mr EDITOR,

A barn full of thanks for awarding my café candid a PICK!

GB
D! #9853149

Dennis Gay December 07, 2011

Carumba Antonio, David, Arthur, Liz & Inge!!!!!

Welcome one and all to my table at the Crèma.

Maximum thanks (x5) for the stimulation and encouragement of your collective great review for this coffee flavoured shot.

GB
Dennis #9853153

Wendy M. Hansen-Penman December 08, 2011

I love the pure emotion in her beautiful face! The black & white makes it even more striking. What a gorgeous portrait! #9854799

Dennis Gay April 04, 2012

Wow WENDY!

My most humble apolgies for my much belated reply.

Max thanx for your great feedback. I got a real kick out of maing this one.

GB
Dennis #10074388


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