Re: September PUG- Irlanda
In a message dated 21/09/01 04:03:18 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << It appears (and is probably the > case) that the photographer is basically in the same situation as the > subjects. It doesn't surprise me, Gianfranco, that you took the image in > > the way that you did, probably with one hand on the camera, and the > other on the steering wheel. >> This is reminiscent of my first time in USA - some very large trucks on a desert highway: attempting to manipulate a polarizer, drive on the wrong side of the road, and get the shot, - are not recommended. Bravo, Gianfranco Kind regards from sunny Brighton Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: September PUG - Irlanda
Hi Frank, Well... what can I say? You make me feel very proud of my shot. Anyway, I think that your critique is very close in its way to the mood I tried to photographically draw (one handed, the other hand on the steering wheel, as you pointed out). And I thank you for that and for taking the time to elaborate it. Ciao, Gianfranco PS: I wish to point out that I didn't pay Frank for expressing his wonderful comments about my submission :) Frank Theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Wow! I love it! > > Everything about it speaks to those first few hectic moments of a storm > when everything is helter-skelter. That feeling is reinforced by the > non-horizontal horizon, the fact that the front of the lead scooter is > cut off, and just a little bit fuzzy. It appears (and is probably the > case) that the photographer is basically in the same situation as the > subjects. It doesn't surprise me, Gianfranco, that you took the image in > > the way that you did, probably with one hand on the camera, and the > other on the steering wheel. > > The riders of the scooters are still trying to shelter themselves from > the rain, as evidenced by the driver trying (in vain, no doubt) to > shield himself with a t-shirt or towel. They are obviously in a hurry > to reach their destination, or at least a shelter, and one gets the > feeling that they may be driving somewhat recklessly to that end. > > It would appear that no one here was prepared for what was apparently a > quick summer deluge, and you've captured that feeling beautifully. > > I don't think that my little critique has done this dynamic image > justice. It seems to break all the rules, but works in spite of, or > perhaps because of that. > > Thanks for it! > > -frank __ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
September PUG - Irlanda
Well, I had hoped to get my last couple of critiques done early last week, but events were such that I really didn't feel up to it. So, in the spirit of "better late than never", I intend to finish off with my last two tonight, starting with: Gianfranco Irlanda, "Summer Storm" Wow! I love it! Everything about it speaks to those first few hectic moments of a storm when everything is helter-skelter. That feeling is reinforced by the non-horizontal horizon, the fact that the front of the lead scooter is cut off, and just a little bit fuzzy. It appears (and is probably the case) that the photographer is basically in the same situation as the subjects. It doesn't surprise me, Gianfranco, that you took the image in the way that you did, probably with one hand on the camera, and the other on the steering wheel. The riders of the scooters are still trying to shelter themselves from the rain, as evidenced by the driver trying (in vain, no doubt) to shield himself with a t-shirt or towel. They are obviously in a hurry to reach their destination, or at least a shelter, and one gets the feeling that they may be driving somewhat recklessly to that end. It would appear that no one here was prepared for what was apparently a quick summer deluge, and you've captured that feeling beautifully. I don't think that my little critique has done this dynamic image justice. It seems to break all the rules, but works in spite of, or perhaps because of that. Thanks for it! -frank -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
