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ctfchallenge | all galleries >> Challenge 88: Black & White >> Challenge 88 - Exhibition > Magic Show *
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08/01/1976 GovtLawyer

Magic Show *

NYC

Phillippe Petitte Magic Show - Circa 1976 - A free magic/circus performance, by the performer who walked between the twin towers of the WTC a year before.

Pentax Super Program ,Pentax 55MM,Kodak Tri-X 400
Taken in Washington Sq Park, NYC approx 1976 and scanned 2003 full exif

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Greg McMahan 23-Dec-2007 20:57
I also agree, this photo would be much better if it was cropped from the back of the girl helper to the right edge. Nothing on the right side helps the image. In fact, that little boy looking away from the magician detracts from it. The best audience responses are on the left side anyway.
ctfchallenge21-Aug-2005 05:42
I think that the whole part behind the girl's back could be cropped away without missing anything as far as setting and atmosphere is concerned.
Guest 21-Aug-2005 00:39
From the Photographer - I've been questioned about cropping before on this image. I think a tighter crop would be at the expense of identifying the setting, as well as the the audience. Both needed elements, I believe. Thank you for your comments.
ctfchallenge20-Aug-2005 23:03
What a wonderful description and photo! Circa 1976! Wow! don't see many of those posted here anymore (but maybe I've not noticed). The pic may be better seen cropped, but I like the faces in the background almost as much as the performer and the little girl. jano
Julian Hebbrecht20-Aug-2005 22:56
This image would improve a lot with cropping and focusing on the performer + girl; plus some levels/curves adjustment,imho.