The best-laid plans can go awry. It happens to all of us from time to time. You set off to go somewhere, maybe an hour’s drive away, may be further afield for a photo shoot. It may be a place you’ve been to before and you have some particular images in mind to re-shoot or […]
Do chances come your way? When was the last time you had a chance to take an unusual image and you missed it? Do you recognize chance, photographically speaking? Most of us like to exist in our comfort zones in many walks of life – we are risk averse. Risk is dangerous – things can […]
It is said that the camera never lies. In fact it can tell a cruel version of the truth all too clearly – think of all those images you will have seen of politicians, celebrities or other prominent people papped at their worst: asleep inappropriately, yawning, having a bad hair day, eating a bacon sandwich […]
I must start with an apology as it is now a few weeks since I last wrote an entry on this blog. The truth is that I have been acquiring new images at a frantic pace, and that makes the title of this post particularly relevant. Every time you go out and capture a few […]
Another image from our trip to West Wittering last weekend (click here for previous post). For as long as I can remember I’ve had a fascination with shooting silhouettes and the light was just right for that approach on the day we visited. This type of photography is about searching and patience, waiting for the right grouping. Sometimes one is rewarded, but there are plenty of occasions when, try as one might, things just don’t turn out quite right.
Lovely pic, nonetheless. If anything the ‘cutoff hand’ marks it as unusual, unexpected.
Yea, I know that feeling too and love your shot. I think your woman’s ‘cutoff’ hand enhances the photo. Nothing is more boring than ‘perfection!’
Thanks Paula. I think I’ll settle for long sleeves to protect the fingers from a chilly wind.
I enjoy shooting silhouettes, as well…and can imagine that the lady’s hand was tucked warmly up her sleeve…as I used to walk like that, too, in the chill of Utah, sometimes…. Nice capture, Andy.
I think you are probably right Scott. There was a surprisingly cold wind blowing.
I think she was just wearing a jacket on the large side Andy. Like most photographers you seek perfection. sometimes it happens, most times it doesn’t. When it does, we don’t put our feet up as we’re immediately looking for the next opportunity but I don’t think this really detracts from an excellent image. 🙂
Thanks Adrian. Strange how a minor deficiency almost centre frame can go un-noticed until suddenly you spot it, and then it stands out so obviously. I think I might put it in one of the club competitions and see if a judge spots it!
That would be interesting Andy! I wonder if they would spot it.
Did you get your Journal today? I think I might just stand for the Advisory Board or the RPS Council this year. Not sure how many nominations one needs. I’d imagine it would be frustrating, as I think going into any kind of politics would be, but it would be good to have some kind of voice within the RPS. What do you think? 🙂
Journal not yet arrived but I will be sure to have a careful look when it does. More on that later…
It’s a beautiful silhouette, nevertheless Andy! 🙂
Thank you Dina.