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Uploaded: December 08, 2010
Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D
Anthony L. Mancuso December 08, 2010
This is a different kind of image for you Peter, I like it alot. I think the womans position in the frame work well and I fancy how the proximity of her feet to the top edge create some visual tension. I also dig how the motion is frozen. I think if i'twer mine I would clone out the boat and its wake, unless of course they add something to the story you are trying to tell with this one... #1333893Debbie E. Payne December 08, 2010
Peter - I think this shot works as is. At first I thought that maybe adding some more sky and swing rope would look good but I like the tension that Tony suggested. I like how the grass slopes. I wouldn't straighten it. I like the wake but the eye does go right to it so I'd like to see it without. I also would be curious to see a crop that would place the tip of the left-hand side of the swing in the left-hand corner of the shot. And if that is something that you might do, I would definitely eliminate the wake under those circumstances. #9087807Peter W. Marks December 08, 2010
This is Elizabeth my wife just being a big kid at Mevagissey in Cornwall. It would be easy to clone out the boat which is the ferry between Meva and Fowey in the distance. I only need it in the image for my own satisfaction as we use this ferry when we are back there and it has been a chance to be out there on the ocean where my late Dad and I used to fish from our own boat fifty years ago.Rita K. Connell December 08, 2010
what a fun shot this is I really like it alot pete. I like the wake from the boat the only thing I see that is a distraction for me is the blurry strip right in front of the boat it goes vertical it actally starts where and water and the grass meets and travels upward through the picture. what is that was there something on your lens? #9087887Peter W. Marks December 08, 2010
Ah Rita, if only I could tell a lie.Michael Kelly December 08, 2010
I like it nice and clear with good exposure and color.I do think the proximity to the top edge works for the reasons stated.
I definitely think it is worth a rework when you are feeling better in order to clean up the clone artifacts. #9087943
Carla Capra Anderson December 08, 2010
Wow, Peter!Congrats, Peter this is magnificent!
;) CC #9088263
Dale Hardin December 08, 2010
Peter, I liked this the minute I saw it. Everything about it works. As Tony noted the tension is perfectly balanced with your placement of the feet, and the frozen motion creates that "moment in time" that we all endeavor to capture.I disagree with cropping or cloning on this image because in the words of a very wise photographer friend of mine, you could lose the story by cropping out the essence of the tale. I can well imagine her passing the time in a rhythmical ritual as she watches the ferry bring back her lover.
I wouldn't change a thing unless it were a simple technical issue of glare. Perhaps a simple shadows/highlights adjustment of about 20 on the shadows and equally on the highlights.
One of my all time favorites from you Peter. #9088346
Rita K. Connell December 09, 2010
thanks for being honest Pete, but I'm with dale I love the story this picture tells and I wouldn't change anything except I would work on the blur this is a picture that would be wall worthy its just a fun picture and it takes us all back to a great place. this is one of my favorites of your #9088857Joan E. Hoffman December 09, 2010
I'm in the club of loving this image and not cloning or cropping! This works just beautifully as presented! #9089013Peter W. Marks December 09, 2010
You are all most kind and when I can put the boxes of Kleenex aside for more than a few seconds I shall do my best to make a better job of cloning.
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Dale Hardin December 09, 2010
LOL Peter. We all know that "no one" is taking the shot, it just appears and that you are on the ferry. The way I see it, unless the subject is interacting with the photographer then "no one" is behind the camera. It is just a vehicle for us to view the scene. And here I thought you'd be happy that I'd finally started listening to you. :o) #9089384Aimee C. Eisaman December 09, 2010
I'm loving the feel of this image. Makes me remember what is was like to swing on the old rope board swing on my grandparents apple tree. No worries or cares in the world. Just swinging while listening to the birds sing while the branches creaked and groaned.Other than the NyQuil clone job I can't think of anything else that this needs. If it were mine I might take the boat out and instead put a colorful sail boat or two in it's place. But that's me taking my liberties with the line between truth and dream. :~) #9089467
Jeff E Jensen December 09, 2010
Fantastic, Pete! It's not hard at all to imagine sitting there, smelling the ocean and feeling the breeze and the sunshine. Feels a lot warmer than your neighborhood was the last couple of days. #9089671Peter W. Marks December 09, 2010
Oh, I am Dale, I am! I am still impressed with you making an image of a nearly deserted theme park especially as the lady appears to be on her cell phone calling the cops,Teresa H. Hunt December 09, 2010
Peter, I really like this image. I agree with Dale on the crop . . . I don't think it necessary. As for the boat . . . I kinda like it, but it does pull the eye, so maybe just tone it down.I like the fact that the swing appeares to be attached to nothing! She looks like she'll swing right off the side of the cliff. I reminds me of the days I'd swing as high as I could. #9089985
Ellen H. Robertson December 09, 2010
I love this shot as is. So carefree. What a wonderful view from the swing.Peter, I love your shots from Cornwall. Some of my favorite books are the "All Creatures Great and Small" series and your shots are what I envisioned the land to look like from the descriptinons in the books. #9089990
Peter W. Marks December 10, 2010
And thank you kindly Teresa and Ellen.Aimee C. Eisaman December 10, 2010
It's beautiful there Peter! :~) #9090670Joan E. Hoffman December 10, 2010
What a beautiful place Peter, thank you for the additional posts. Would like to go there sometime... however, I don't fly anymore! #9090707Joan E. Hoffman December 10, 2010
What a beautiful place Peter, thank you for the additional posts. Would like to go there sometime... however, I don't fly anymore! #9090708Rita K. Connell December 10, 2010
the other views are wonderful it looks like a beautiful place to be thanks for sharing. #9090735Teresa H. Hunt December 10, 2010
Wow what a beautiful place. I'd love to visit there. :) #9091425Ellen H. Robertson December 11, 2010
So beautiful. #9092694Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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