An interesting book..., a photo from Geneva, West

Photographer's Note

She really intended to spend her afternoon reading in the park. And he is probably a good writer.

But the book just couldn’t compete with the sun pouring down like honey on her face.

I guess this photo could have been taken anywhere in the world. But I like things that we all have in common.

With this photo I’m starting a new series in a completely different mood of what I’ve been posting lately. The next ones will all be candid shots, taken almost without focusing and without any thought about technique. I first intended to post process them by cropping and adjusting, but what the hell, let it be as it is!!

NB: Workshops welcome on these ones!

avigur_11, cmartos, Edwin, sunny, ale, nwoehnl, Cool-ice, Isabelle, RGatward, omritoppol, robiuk, Oldtree, Mistral, Brian ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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cxxl (2684) 2004-05-22 5:11

A funny title and good shot. Candid and simple every day picture. Great composition and very well done in B&W.

avigur_11 (22553) 2004-05-22 5:16

No need to WS, it's perfect this way, Gal. A wonderful moment, and excellent light and contrast. From the toy truck I learn that she's a young mother and her child is playing around, a great moment for a short sleep. Very very good shot.

maciekda (19895) 2004-05-22 5:16

hi Gal, nice image, i really like the way the girl is looking up, good moment, i like your B&W too, somehow i'd prefer to see her foot on the ground.. anyway, still a nice shot

cmartos (242) 2004-05-22 5:22

Excellent titre et très belle prise Gal. Lumière et contraste sont excellents, de même que sa pose et son attitude. Un très bon shot.

FrancisSanto (528) 2004-05-22 5:34 [Comment]

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clodreno (0) 2004-05-22 5:50

Nice image again, mais c'est devenu une habitude de le faire remarquer. J'aimerais le titre du bouquin.
photo printaniere, agreable a regarder. On a envie d'y etre.

sunny (3069) 2004-05-22 6:25

The play of light and shadows here is so lovely, Gal! Her calm face emanates inner calmness too. Good choice for B&W as it increases the perceived feelings, without distracting colours. Very good job!

vitaut (61) 2004-05-22 6:38 [Comment]

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ale (1819) 2004-05-22 7:08

Very nice situation and title Gal!I'm very curious about your new style, I'm waiting the next shot!!

nwoehnl (122) 2004-05-22 7:50

Very good capture of the moment, Gal. Looking at this is almost equally relaxing as the woman must have felt when you took her picture. Looks great in "straight" b&w (as opposed to the sepia kind of tones in which you presented your work so far). I regret a little that her left leg is cut, but this is surely a great shot and one that makes me curious about the upcoming ones.

Cool-ice (5289) 2004-05-22 7:57

Je vois deux petits défauts à cette image : les pieds coupés et le fait qu'elle penche légèrement à gauche.
J'ai essayé comme souhaité un Workshop.
A part cela, il y a vraiment de très beaux contrastes et une superbe gamme de gris qui met bien en valeur les matières.

[workshop] [compare] +

Isabelle (9046) 2004-05-22 8:32

não sei porque - talvez inconscientemente compare com suas outras fotos, Gal - gosto DEMAIS da sensação de 'laisser aller', de perder o controle que vejo aqui. talvez a própria imagem da moça me leva a tê-la.
imho, você começa a mostrar uma face mais humanizada, mais doce talvez...
bom, é um passo extraordinário colocar uma pessoa numa foto...
(tenho que pensar mais a respeito)...
adorei. (o ws ficou muito bom: crop mais harmônico, consertou o banco que tmbava para a esquerda; só ficou faltando o título do livro ao qual o Claude se referiu).
de qualquer maneira, adorei e também estou curiosa para ver o que vem a seguir.

RGatward (20108) 2004-05-22 9:22

Something different from you today! All the elements work well here. Good idea to leave the dark space above her.

vbourrut (32482) 2004-05-22 10:29

J'aime bien le rendu de cette image, joli contraste, attention tout de meme aux hautes lumuières qui me semnble limite surex (sur le T-shirt par exemple)

omritoppol (826) 2004-05-22 10:42

Gal, you are so right - nothing can compete with the soft sun. You're right about the common grounds of this shot - and that makes it interesting + the story. I liked reading that we're goanna see a new series from you (hopefully with people, since you know how to catch them well)

dominique (11414) 2004-05-22 11:40

Beautiful blow, the light is perfect like the position of the character, a beautiful framing for an interesting picture, well considering.

manny (22032) 2004-05-23 23:26

This is a very god BW picture. I am especially impressed with the way you compose this with the shadows on top. Dramatic.

joseelias (0) 2004-05-28 8:29

Imagem com um toque de humor também! Gosto bastante das tonalidades "duras" dado pelo contraste bem como do jogo entre as sombras e a luz. Penso que se se cortasse um pouco da base até à bainha da calça se popderia descentrar um pouco mais a composição horizontalmente o que beneficiaria a composição.

Oldtree (2457) 2004-09-06 2:40

Excellent photo. This shot has it all. The lights and shadows are wonderful. She is relaxed and sure looks good.
I agree with all the others that black and white is the best choice here. You can concentrate fully on all the details.
I add it to my favorites. Thanks.

Mistral (15416) 2007-01-29 13:44

Hi Gal,
she is a mother so she is always tired!
Her little boy is playing around in the garden with other pals (if not she will not sleep quietly) and other mum's are patrolling.
Nice image well worked on B&W, don't know about the "cut" of her feet but the goal on her reading relaxation has been pleased.
A smile
Luca

alfreherrero (1000) 2007-05-11 11:44

Hello friend I like your photo, seems to me a very real photo and with good colorful, spontaneous and pretty I like, am almost like the cities of students at time of examinations, a greeting.