Pigeon Boy
I haven't posted a portrait photo on this site before. It's not really my thing, and I haven't yet learned how to make it my thing. Sadly, I'm in one of those creative funks (I'm sure we've all had them), and I haven't taken a photo that I like in quite some time. Bethany really likes this photo and suggested I share it with you, so here goes nothing...
One of the advantages of my little point and shoot camera is that it has a flip out LCD screen. Normally when taking photos I use the viewfinder to frame my shot, but there is one instance when I use the LCD a great deal: when taking photos of strangers. It's brilliant because I can be sitting nonchalant on a park bench, appearing to be minding my own business, looking at the pavement. In reality I have the LCD screen cradled in my hand with my lens trained on some unsuspecting stranger that I happen to find interesting.
I was able to capture Pigeon Boy (that sounds like a super hero) in this manner while at Granville Island this weekend. I know that the picture isn't perfect, but again, I am abstaining from Photoshop these days. I tried cropping it a few different ways; this version was the least disagreeable.
Canon PowerShot S2 IS, 47mm, f/3.5, 1/100 sec, ISO 50
posted by Bethany at 9:11 AM
12 Comments:
cute shot
Great expression on this little guy's face...nice one Tim!
Hi Timmybomb,
Nice "snapshot".
Could have been a great photo except for the pigeon growing out of his left ear and the small white 'bump' on/near the top of his head.
Keep on trying portraits - they can be very demanding, especially candids. Good luck!
unklrbrt
That is a fantastic catch of his purely joyful smile!!
He has a great expression on his face. I think this is a great candid.
The exposure is wonderful, but I think in a case like this, cloning out the bird would have worked to your advantage, give it a try, I think you will be pleased with the result. As much as I dislike Photoshop, I do like cloning, it's very useful.
It is wonderful to capture such unadulterated joy!! I disagree with all of the comments about the pidgeons. They need to invade and permeate the picture to give the reason for his delight. Bethany is right!
I really like his face and expression. you did a great job capturing the moment. I don't really post portraits either, for me mine just don't compare to some of the others I view. Great job stepping out of your comfort zone.
Great candid shot. You were right to heed the wisdom of your wife in sharing this picture with the world! :)
Very cute, nice capture!
Great capture - remember excellence is something we strive for - perfection is only from God
I wouldn't worry too much about the pigeon growing out of pigeon boys head - why? If you gave this image to his mom, do you think she would be bothered by it? The joy on the boy's face says it all.
I think sharp focus is the key here. I really wouldn't want to edit a picture. What's there is there, the essential, joy of the boy. Nice capture, well done!
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