RoamingScott wrote:
I'd love a copy of this lens, but judging by this thread, I don't have enough females in my life, as that's the only thing you're allowed to shoot with it
If I had this lens I would probably get slapped a lot!
Thanks! There is little processing on these frames, everything was done by the light and the camera. Since I've built my own small studio, I've had plenty of time to work carefully with the lights. Thank you again for your attention to my work.
Working on senior photos for my daughter, I'm a sucker for anytime I can create bokeh balls from light sources. Shot wide open of course. I bought this lens off the buy/sell forum here in mid 2017, BEST PURCHASE EVER. I'm never selling this lens.
Working on senior photos for my daughter, I'm a sucker for anytime I can create bokeh balls from light sources. Shot wide open of course. I bought this lens off the buy/sell forum here in mid 2017, BEST PURCHASE EVER. I'm never selling this lens.
Jman13 wrote:
Was the biker important to the scene?
Yes, it's a little bit distracting, maybe the poster wanted to showcase the depth of field of the 105mm.
youie wrote:
Yes, it's a little bit distracting, maybe the poster wanted to showcase the depth of field of the 105mm.
For me it takes what is a lovely image and completely ruins it. My eye is immediately drawn to the biker instead of the subject. Just very curious why one wouldn’t just wait a few seconds for them to pass. Only thought is if the biker is part of the reason for the photo and they are very important to the couple.
Jman13 wrote:
Was the biker important to the scene?
---------------------------------------------
youie wrote:
Yes, it's a little bit distracting, maybe the poster wanted to showcase the depth of field of the 105mm.
The cyclist isn’t the subject but it is part of the story.
This photo wasn’t meant to be a studio style portrait isolated from the environment, it’s a moment from a walk in the park, and parks are living spaces.
People jog, bike, pass through, and interact with the setting. Including the cyclist helps convey that natural activity.
Instead of being a distraction, the cyclist adds depth, scale, and a sense of place, like this shot:
I mean, it’s your image and if you are happy with it, and your friends are happy with it, that’s all that really matters. For me, I don’t think it accomplishes what you were going for, and I find it very distracting, but my opinion isn’t the one that matters. It is otherwise beautifully executed.
The cyclist isn’t the subject but it is part of the story.
This photo wasn’t meant to be a studio style portrait isolated from the environment, it’s a moment from a walk in the park, and parks are living spaces.
People jog, bike, pass through, and interact with the setting. Including the cyclist helps convey that natural activity.
Instead of being a distraction, the cyclist adds depth, scale, and a sense of place, like this shot:
Jman13 wrote:
For me it takes what is a lovely image and completely ruins it. My eye is immediately drawn to the biker instead of the subject. Just very curious why one wouldn’t just wait a few seconds for them to pass. Only thought is if the biker is part of the reason for the photo and they are very important to the couple.
It is not ruined, they have plenty of shots to enjoy and remember that afternoon with the family at the park:
.