Silence

[FuzzyWuzzy]

Hey there

I'm new to DPS.
So this is my first posting here.
Hope you like it :]



Brand: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Shutter Speed: 1/320 second
Aperture: F/5.0
Focal Length: 59.0 mm
ISO Speed: 200

[zona5101]

welcome!
That is a very cool first post. Heck it's a very cool 10,000 post!
I like the conversion and the mix of textures!

[LeeR]

As a medium, the thing photography does better than any other is freezing a tiny fraction of time and preserving it forever. The grand master of this was Henri Caritier-Bresson, arguably the greatest phtographer who ever lived, and I highly suggest you check him out. On this forum I suggest you check out Jim Bryant's work. He is a long time photojournalist/ sports photographer and he has some wonderful examples of frozen moments both here and on his blog.
Sometimes, when everything falls into place perfectly in an image I get a sense of 'silence', which is probably why you have given that title to this image. However, you might also try turning this image upside down. This doesn't work very often, but in this case the image may be even more striking with your subject doing a pirouette while reaching for the dock.

[Niresangwa]

Originally Posted by LeeR

However, you might also try turning this image upside down. This doesn't work very often, but in this case the image may be even more striking with your subject doing a pirouette while reaching for the dock.

Great call.

[FuzzyWuzzy]

Followed your advice and flipped it around.
And well ... I think you were right ... it has a powerfull effect on the viewer.
I kind of feel how my brain is confused and at the same time fascinated by this upside down point of view
However it seems to lose the silence it sent out :/ !?

[acb]

love love the flip. only thing I would play with the cropping the (new) lower aspect

[windrider86]

Please be sure to get familiar with the guidelines that are posted at the top of each section. Within they contain vital information that you'll need to include information in your posts in the critique section.
If you could please take a peek and then edit your post accordingly it would be very much appreciated. Let me know if you need any help!

[behind_a_shutter]

I really love the way and what LeeR had said/quoted .. "freezing a tiny fraction of time and preserving it forever." and this is a great shot .. and well put up ..

I love the original image thought .. more than the reversed one ... But a geat composition and the monochrome also suites the moment best ...

However, I have a tiny comment about the amount of sky in the image(specially in the original version, where it lies on the top of the image) ... if possible please see the effects after cropping a bit from the top in the original version ..

Thanks

[scubajen]

What an incredible shot---and Lee you are brilliant!!

[marcelo_valente]

Fantastic!!!!!! Beautiful shot! Did you crop it at all? Because the symmetry of the two posts in the front is perfect. If no cropping then congrats on the perfect composition. Also, was the camera hand held or did you use a tripod?