What’s Your Preference?

howbigis1gb · #1 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 06:22 PM

It's not my best shot, but one of my better "action" portraits. This was taken during the recent University of California protests that took place because of fee hikes. I didn't take part in it, but it was taking place in front of the dorm I live in, and I couldn't let such a photo-op pass. I was very close to being beaten up in this shot, but it was somewhat exciting.

I would love some critique on the photo, including probably how you would have done the photo differently. And what you like about the picture

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Shot at 18 mm
Exposure: Auto exposure, Not Defined, 1/25 sec, f/5.6, ISO 800
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Focus: AI Servo AF with a depth of field of infinity (from about 1.8m to about 1.1m)

Hayward Taylor · #2 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 07:42 PM

Hello there - wow - I can actually feel the tension in this image ... he means business

ZannieGirl49 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 07:43 PM

Wow, it looks like you were really in there. Definitely an intense shot.

jmb667 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-04-2009, 07:59 PM

Very nice, you can definitely get a feeling about the situation. If his face was just a tad sharper, it would be perfect!

windrider86 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-04-2009, 08:14 PM

Do you have your exif information to post? Knowing your camera settings plays a HUGE part in offering you a good critique

howbigis1gb · #6 (**permalink**) 12-05-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by windrider86

Do you have your exif information to post? Knowing your camera settings plays a HUGE part in offering you a good critique

Of course. Thanks for reminding me about that.

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Shot at 18 mm
Exposure: Auto exposure, Not Defined, 1/25 sec, f/5.6, ISO 800
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Focus: AI Servo AF with a depth of field of infinity (from about 1.8m to about 1.1m)

raveen2u · #7 (**permalink**) 12-06-2009, 12:09 PM

hmm pretty clear action shot... as I haven't seen any such events so far, I can compare this with hollywood actions only

and ya its so real...
-Raveen

CaptainNH · #8 (**permalink**) 12-06-2009, 02:15 PM

This is a great "in the thick of it" photojounalistic shot. The face of the officer might not be in sharp focus, but to me, it doesn't need to be. It's sufficiently sharp to draw the eye without losing the dynamics of what appears to be a very intense moment.

It looks to me that he's carrying a shotgun - seems a little OTT for a student protest.

howbigis1gb · #9 (**permalink**) 12-07-2009, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainNH

This is a great "in the thick of it" photojounalistic shot. The face of the officer might not be in sharp focus, but to me, it doesn't need to be. It's sufficiently sharp to draw the eye without losing the dynamics of what appears to be a very intense moment.

It looks to me that he's carrying a shotgun - seems a little OTT for a student protest.

I think it was a baton, but the police were carrying tear gas shells and shotguns as well. Some people got tased as well, but they were pretty stupid. The police were really into their job