Well, my friend, it seems that you've given up on the concept of focus. OK, I've come to accept that, and will no longer suggest that you get your photos, or even a part of them, in focus. I almost said "properly focused," but that sounded so high handed (is that the term?). After all, OOF has come to be your signature style, and who's to say it's not valid. I'll just start referring to your photographs as Art.
Now, as Art, this kinda sorta maybe makes it. It needs something more, methinks, or, to be precise, something less. You see, the two OOF elements, Dog and Person Holding Dog, compete too strongly, neither is dominant as one would be in a more typical, run-of-the mill shot, probably with the dog nicely focused and sharp. Then there's the bright area in the background which draws the eye up and away from the subjects, causing a great deal of confusion to those looking for something sharp to view. Oh, what fools they be, for they are looking for the obvious, and this is far from an "obvious" photo. So, keeping with the innovative approach you've taken, I'd suggest a more creative - no, let's call it innovative - crop. http://home.earthlink.net/~sbelinkoff/julianfritz.html Shel > [Original Message] > From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 6/24/2004 2:42:10 PM > Subject: PAW: Julian Holding Fritz > > Just a guy holding a dog. Not even his dog (Fritz belongs to Helene). If > you knew Julian, you'd know this is actually "him" (hard to explain): > > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2471920 > > I've got lots of people and dogs shots. Some of folks and dogs I know, some > of strangers on the street. Time to start organizing them in a portfolio. > So, the next two or three PAWs will be dogs and people. > > Comments are always appreciated.
