Caught this at Grand Central Station one day over the summer. I have no idea why the two ladies were dressed as superheroes, but they were getting plenty of attention. Would love some C&C on this, composition, lighting, processing, etc. Anything that might help me improve my skills is appreciated.
Thanks, scottam10. I purposefully processed the image to make it feel gritty and metallic because that's how I "saw" the shot as I took it. Thanks for noticing!
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Unusual costumes can make for interesting images.
I like the use of slow shutter to show movement of the crowd.
What would I change or do differently? Or is there anything I don't like?
I think the composition is not as good as it could be. There are two subjects (groups) in this image (photographer and superheroes). As shown (or as composed here) the left most group/subject (photographer) is cut by the edge of the image frame. Yet, there is room behind the superheroes (image far right). I would prefer to see the photographer (one of the key subjects of this image) NOT cut by the image frame.
Sozypozy and Knox:
Thank you for your feedback, I really appreciate it.
Steady Hand:
I agree wholeheartedly with your assessment of the composition. Unfortunately for me, I only got the one shot because right after this the "photographer" put the camera down and walked away and the two super-heroines left. I'm just glad I managed to snap the shot before it was lost forever!
Photo GeekMan wrote:
Sozypozy and Knox:
Thank you for your feedback, I really appreciate it.
Steady Hand:
I agree wholeheartedly with your assessment of the composition. Unfortunately for me, I only got the one shot because right after this the "photographer" put the camera down and walked away and the two super-heroines left. I'm just glad I managed to snap the shot before it was lost forever!
I guess there was a crime somewhere that needed stopping.
