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Little clown

© Katarina Mansson

Little clown

Uploaded: February 28, 2010

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Finalist People April 2010.

For the PG101 Candid Theme.
I met this little sweet clown at the Spring Carnival ("Fasnacht") in Basel, Switzerland. The carnival is a yearly tradition which turns the town into a spectacular fiesta for three days.

Canon 24-105 mm f/4 L IS lens, handheld. Mono conversion and adjustments in Bridge and CS3 including NIK Silver Efex.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 28, 2010

This is a wonderful candid portrait, Katarina. I love this clown's solemn expression. The close crop and black and white treatment suit the capture perfectly. #1243545

Mitch Spence level-classic February 28, 2010

What a classic sad clown face, Katarina. The black and white is perfect for the expression. #8421891

Joy Rector February 28, 2010

excellent shot #8421924

Bob Cournoyer level-classic February 28, 2010

Look out, Doc, you've got clown competition! Great face, b/w works well here, too... :-)
Happy Theme Day #8422247

Kristy A. Keene February 28, 2010

Great Capture! HTD!!! #8422296

Leslie McLain level-classic February 28, 2010

Beautiful capture, Katarina. #8422471

Dr Silly level-classic March 01, 2010

In shock it's not in color. LOL But it is a wonderful sad face clown capture. :O) #8423188

Daniella Puente March 01, 2010

I can imagine Doc's face and the shock he talked about...LOL makes me smile so much! GREAT capture Katarina and sorry Doc but I love it in BW :) #8423796

Julianne Bradford March 01, 2010

Great in dramatic BW, nice work :-) #8424159

Dr Silly level-classic April 14, 2010

Love it before and still do. :O) #8534012

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 24, 2010

Beautiful portrait work, Katarina. CONGRATZ on the Finalist Award and good luck in the coming round!

UB. #8637853

Graham Robards May 25, 2010

Wonderful finalist Katerina, congratulations again .~Pat #8638530

Renee Doyle May 25, 2010

Very sweet candid capture Katarina!! Congratulations!! #8641709

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 25, 2010

Congratulations, Katarina! #8642368

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