Rowing with Grandpa, a photo from Tokyo, Kanto

Photographer's Note

I wanted to photograph the boats and cherry blossom around the moats of the Imperial Palace, but I only found the place when the sun was already quite low and the moat in shadow. Luckily I was able to make use of this by shooting from above, through the softly backlit boughs. So I didn't get the shot I had hoped, but I think this is perhaps a more unusual view.

I have several similar shots (and indeed may post one or two more in future), but I particularly like this one because of the little girl trailing her hand in the water, as grandpa rows her around the moat.

I did a bit of post-processing, including a softening filter in picnik, to take the edge off the reflections in the water. I masked out the boat so that remained in focus.

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Critiques | Translate

quesada7 (261) 2009-04-11 7:10

Hi Charlotte, I think you make a good picture, I like the framing and the contrast, the subjets give a really nice sense wellbeing life to the moment. Great. Congratulations, well done.
Best regards.
Luis

Aliskt (0) 2009-04-11 7:13

Beautiful Nice Capture
Ali

pauloog (11751) 2009-04-11 7:22

Hello Charlotte,
A pleasant intimate view, very well and poetically composed through the blossoming branches.
Regards,
Paul

RedDevil (1217) 2009-04-11 7:52

Hi Charlotte
Excellent framing and composition, great light management, beautiful colours! TFS.
Salvatore (Italy)

bona (14919) 2009-04-11 8:23

A what beautiful momment. Love the grampa rowing his boat. I remember my grampa beause when he was younger he was a fisherman.
The leaves on the forground was a good choice.

Thanks
Andre

Fransx (1457) 2009-04-11 8:38

Hello Charlotte,

Beautiful lighting in this original composition. The blurred branches do not worry me, the main subject is outstanding. Nice texture on the water.
Good job. Regards.

Francis Xavier

poocha (606) 2009-04-11 10:01

good capture
lovely image of grand pa and niece
lovely contrast colors
the foreground colors made this shot attractive and more charming :)
TFS

Morac (27725) 2009-04-11 10:09

Hello Charlotte
Excellent framing and composition : a pleasant intimate view, very well and poetically composed.
Regards
Marc

macondo (20449) 2009-04-11 19:19

Hello Charlotte.
A lovely image of the first days of Spring. The blurry blossoms make a wonderful frame for the delightful picture of the man and little girl in the row-boat. Lovely shimmering light on the water too. A first class photo, which I think deserves more recognition. Good note, too, explaining your very successful PP work.
Regards,
Andrew

berek (50518) 2009-04-11 20:25

Hi Charlotte,
I love your natural framing. beautiful atmosphere and good point of view.
Have a nice Sunday.
Burak

dareco (17136) 2009-04-12 10:24

Nice focus and perfect pov. A special moment captured. TFS and have a Happy Easter.

walkmania (315) 2009-04-29 2:01

I really love this warmful moment that u've so successfully frozen.There's no nitpicking of your timing,framing,pov and dof.
Regards