Rainy Day 1: Reflection of a Photographer

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		from bjoon/M. G. (1,582) on May 13, 2006 11:50:31 PM CDT (1) Very Cinematic. Something you may see at the beginning of a scene revealing a serial killer's lair. A very distinct mood. I would like to see this in B&W actually. This is one of your best. Show ratings  From tvernuccio/Sheila (37,104) on May 14, 2006 1:11:47 AM CDT hi M.G. and thanks so much for the feedback on this!! i'm glad you like it and find it interesting! you said you'd like to see it in b/w...i guess you mean without the sepia tint? yeah...i think it would look good like that too! thank you! :)
		from klempo/Ivan (345) on April 21, 2006 9:11:19 AM CDT (2) Supercool! Great colours in contrast with main subject. Even the tiniest details are clearly visible. Besides, great idea. I took some time to look at the rest of your photos... it's really nice to see that you somehow following your "style". Truly, very nice collection of photos. Keep up! Show ratings  From tvernuccio/Sheila (37,104) on April 21, 2006 11:05:19 AM CDT thanks a bunch for your feedback, Ivan!! glad u like! and i also appreciate you taking the time to look at the rest of my pictures! thanks for the nice words!! :)
		from wolli/Ian (56,879) on April 21, 2006 3:20:16 AM CDT (3) I've found shooting the rain drop ripples in water effectively difficult to do Sheila but this has come up well. I think you might have looked a bit more to the right removing your husband's reflection fromn the centre & make the most of that gorgeous golden left side. I think you might crop out that dark reflection nearest the right edge. Regards, Ian. Show ratings  From tvernuccio/Sheila (37,104) on April 21, 2006 11:01:18 AM CDT hi Ian, thanks so much for your feedback on this!! i took several pictures of Kemal while he was standing there shooting the rain drops, but i don't recall that i moved to the left and shot him from that perspective. pity. :( i give your crop suggestion a try, Ian. thanks for suggesting it! take care & thanks again, sheila
		from jaanisf/Jaanis (46) on April 21, 2006 2:35:39 AM CDT Very nicely done.. I'll confess, I wasn't sure about the colour or tone of this picture, but after some changes I must admit this is the best one. Is it original? Besides, I'm allways peevish about the subject being in the centre of the picture. Here, for some reason, it also seems to be the best way. I find nothing to carp at :) From tvernuccio/Sheila (37,104) on April 21, 2006 2:47:34 AM CDT thanks a lot, Jaanis! glad u like! :) From tvernuccio/Sheila (37,104) on April 21, 2006 10:55:13 AM CDT hi Jaanis, i see you've added onto your comment since i replied. yes, i agree with you...that whole rule of thirds thing says it's a big no-no to put the subject in the center. Sometimes, however, i do break that rule when i feel like it works. i dunno if it works, but i figured if it doesn't, ya'all will tell me! :) thanks again, Jaanis!
		from jaypi/Jay (40,782) on April 21, 2006 2:12:12 AM CDT (4) Each level of contrast reveals a different atmosphere and the one you chose is fine. You can complete the visual story and comment with some crop of the left and/or the right so that your sweet wet Kemal is main actor in the format. Suggestions - from the left between the first and second dark polls and from the right to where the first dark poll starts on top. Nice and wet... Show ratings  From tvernuccio/Sheila (37,104) on April 21, 2006 2:47:13 AM CDT hi Jay, i appreciate your feedback & suggestions on this!! i'll try your crop suggestion and see. it might look better like that. :) thanks!! :)
		from ronniejames/Ronnie (3,024) on April 21, 2006 1:56:33 AM CDT (6) I like it the way it is although a slight curve change might help. Just a tad richer, darker maybe. I do like the two different lighting conditions in the image though, from light to dark as if he is standing under an overpass or bridge, entering the dark. I love how the rings in the water add drama to the pooling water. Usually we see lots of reflections in still water. The balance is great with his figure placed where it is. The pilings are positioned just right in the composition so that we find him, but he doesn't stand out too much screaming 'here I am!'. Thanks for sharing! Show ratings  From tvernuccio/Sheila (37,104) on April 21, 2006 2:06:18 AM CDT hi Ronnie, thanks so much for taking the time to look at this and give me some feedback & suggestions!! i kept debating back & forth whether to make this one darker or lighter...just couldn't decide. Maybe i just need to try another curves adjustment that's somewhere between the dark one i did and this lighter version? thanks so much for the detailed crit and telling me your impressions! that helps me a lot! Cheers! :)

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From justinparenteau/Justin (96) on May 13, 2006 1:29:41 PM CDT Hello Sheila, I just wanted to say I find that this pics is very beautiful. I think it has a certain mystery to it. The combination of rain, and a mysterious subject in the reflection make a very good pic!!! Justin From tvernuccio/Sheila (37,104) on May 13, 2006 1:54:42 PM CDT thanks for telling me, Justin! i appreciate it! :)

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