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13-Aug-2006 17:32
Lonnit, I wouldn't say I was a newbie when I shot this. I got my first camera in the Summer of 1987 (a 35mm point'n'shoot), quickly grew out of it and got my first SLR in the Spring of 1988. First digital was a Canon G1, shortly after it was released in 2000 and my first dSLR (EOS 10D) I got in the Summer of 2003...
I didn't notice the date. How long were you shooting at that point? Were you still a newbie? He's definitely a character - no doubt about that. :) It's hard to tell that the reflections are a building, even now that I know it. Their geometric lines, along with the hint of civilization by his left shoulder, are a nice contrast to the jungle-like look of the background, making one realize this was not shot in the wild, but in a city that has a wonderful lush feeling, giving a fantastic sense of place. Actually, it makes it feel like a place I would like to visit - it almost feels thirst-quenching.
I believe it's the lack of lens quality that is causing the discomfort I mentioned. I had that lens - for two weeks, hated it (quality, slow as a snail to focus, loud motor) and exchanged it for the Canon 28-135. I do wish you'd shot with the better lens here b.c. it's a very nice image with a good feel. ~ Lonnit
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13-Aug-2006 07:01
Lonnit, did you notice the date on this? It was first entered in challenge 21 - I just copied it over (with title, comments and all)... I happen to know this man - and if it isn't obvious from his long hair, beard, mason cap on backwards and sunglasses, he is a character! - hence the title. He is looking up - something that architects often do... Yes, he's an (eccentric?) architect and he's looking at a building (which is reflected in his sunglasses). I don't notice any jpeg-artifacts, but I do notice a less than perfect bokeh. This was shot before I had acquired my beloved 135/2L lens...
Out of Character would be more appropriate here - OLAF??? You've never entered anything that has ever looked remotely like this! I'm not sure if I like it. I'm used to your highly techinical style, that I was glad you strayed from when you shot from the chest. Your people are usually so clean. This image has an earthyness about it. You shoot like an architect - but certainly not here. Theer's a humanity to this that you don't usually have, again, unless you shoot from the chest. Is that what you did here? BTW, is the image over-compressed? There seems to be some jaypeggyness to it. Maybe that's why I'm having a bit of a hard time with it. I am thrilled to see you stray into new territory here. It's good for you - o sort of like a vacation. ;) ~ Lonnit
