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He went that-a-way

© Dale Hardin

He went that-a-way

Uploaded: March 28, 2014

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F-stop: f/2.8 Focal Length: 30.00

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 30.00 mm, Model: SLT-A77V

Comments

Susan Williams March 28, 2014

Speaking of creative artistry, I'd have to take this to a higher level, Dale. The street photography is interesting, but the half-vehicle doesn't offer anything of interest. I'd love to see it with a black background. I love the title for the street shot, and would title it something else if you decide to go for the classy portrait. I really like this and would also love to see the whole sculpture out of curiosity. What is the title of the piece and where is it?
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Dale Hardin March 28, 2014

Hi Susan. This is one of a number of statues that are in downtown Phoenix and it is so difficult to isolate them unless I use a flash and high speed sync to turn the background black.

Will give your suggestion a try. Don't have this one as a full figure but there are many more in my blog at dalehardin.blogspot.com #11010361

Dale Hardin March 28, 2014

Hi Susan. This is one of a number of statues that are in downtown Phoenix and it is so difficult to isolate them unless I use a flash and high speed sync to turn the background black.

Will give your suggestion a try. Don't have this one as a full figure but there are many more in my blog at dalehardin.blogspot.com #11010362

Dale Hardin March 28, 2014

Is this what you had in mind, Susan. If so, I like it. #11011167

Peter W. Marks March 29, 2014

I have not been to Phoenix but am wondering if this bronze is a work by the famous sculptor John Wadell. I see online that outside the Herbenger Theater Center there are several other pieces of his in dance poses but not the one you show us.
Like Susan, I too would like to see the full length image but your revised image well addresses the background issue. #11011700

Dale Hardin March 29, 2014

Peter, that is the location for these shots, so it's probably his work. You can see the full length shots on my blog. #11011728

Susan Williams March 29, 2014

Your revised version is beautiful, Dale. I would give it a little more space at the top so she could raise her head. You did a great job with the light. #11011771

Dale Hardin March 29, 2014

Thank you, Susan. Is this enough? #11011796

Jeff E Jensen March 29, 2014

Yup, Susan's suggestions worked well to turn this okay shot into a nice image. Great work! #11011805

Susan Williams March 29, 2014

I think that's enough, Dale. Did I tell you how much I like it? :) I love it. #11011819

Peter W. Marks March 29, 2014

I hardly need say I am a 'leave it alone' school of never-second-guess someone's intent but humble pie I eat gladly. The revised version as per Susan's suggestion re headroom is absolutely adding to the image. Now when I look back at your original image Dale the title could be "Ouch!I bumped my head on the frame". :0) #11011827

Dale Hardin March 29, 2014

Thank you, Jeff. There is no beating a club like this when it comes to raising one's skill level. Don't know what I'd do without all you guys.

Susan, thanks so much for the assistance on this image. I like your suggestions very much.

Peter, thanks for the support. And I like your title. Very fitting! :o) #11011916

Anthony L. Mancuso March 29, 2014

Interesting subject and title, Dale. I agree that the bg in the original is quite distracting and the edited images are improvements.. #11011980

Stephen Shoff March 29, 2014

Nicely done, dale. #11012053

Dale Hardin March 29, 2014

Thank you Tony and Stephen. Thanks to Susan for the make over. #11012097

Michael Kelly level-classic March 29, 2014

Nice progression and great suggestions well executed. I think the final post is far superior to the other two and makes for a very good photo. #11012106

Dale Hardin March 29, 2014

Thanks a lot Mike.
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Beth Spencer March 30, 2014

I really think your last edit addressed all the issues and made this into a much stronger and interesting picture! #11013082

Dale Hardin March 30, 2014

Thanks, Beth. #11013097

Joy Rector March 31, 2014

love the comp #11013910

Dale Hardin March 31, 2014

Thank you Joy. #11014034

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