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25-JAN-2007 Bruce Jones

Horse & Rider

Jacksonville, FL USA

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
1/250s f/5.6 at 10.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time25-Jan-2007 17:44:47
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length10 mm
Exposure Time1/250 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias0.67
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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ctfchallenge28-Jan-2007 01:51
Very well done Bruce, love the tones here :-).

- Jamdiver
Rod 27-Jan-2007 22:03
Cheers Bruce:-)
Canon DSLR Challenge27-Jan-2007 21:25
Ummm, I guess I didn't read those. As it is, you've got me commenting on my own picys, which is really weird (for me). Damn, the wine has run out. Off to the store for some more Lindemans. -- Bruce
Rod 27-Jan-2007 21:08
Yes centre weighted picys are prone to be rather static that's the challenge of this challenge init, trying to get a shot which works & is centred is not very easy, why don't you give it some effort you might learn something:-). Are all the shots in this gallery static Bruce? The way the challenge is going we should forget about the words "centre weighted" as this implies somewhere near the centre which this shot is. But with Jano's comments on the focal points of other shots then close enough as this shot is it isn't on topic. So what is good for the Bruce is good for gander I reckon:-)
Bruce T Jones27-Jan-2007 20:48
Truth be told, the "geographic" center of the image is somewhere between the rider's face, the horse's eye, and the bit. Yeah, I added a little bit of sky so that the center of the image dances between these three elements of interest. The reins help loop it around. Center weighted images -- in my humble opinion -- are prone to be rather static (my flower shot is a prime example). The eye is drawn to the center and then . . . nuthin; it just stops there. Bleah! -- Bruce
ctfchallenge27-Jan-2007 19:00
This a gorgeous photo, but I have no idea how to make it seem more center weighted. Maybe adding more grass at the bottom??
--Mary Anne
ctfchallenge27-Jan-2007 18:24
I don't know Jano, my eye is usually drawn to the brighter parts of a shot so the first thing I looked at here was the lovely rider's face, arm and leg and then at the horse - maybe that's just me though! CJ
PS: Rod, the image has to be center weighted, hence the tall shot!
Rod 27-Jan-2007 09:56
Bugger the missus said I've had enough beer.........but she said I could have a Scotch & dry .......who am I to argue:-)
Rod 27-Jan-2007 08:28
One other thing before I get up for me 4th beer, this shot is too long & skinny..hic.......why do you do crops like this Bruce.....scuse:-)
Rod 27-Jan-2007 04:54
Jano you girls are driving me nuts:-) You have pinged Lonnit on the eyes of her shot not being centred in a literal sense & here the horses eye would be the same amount off centre as Lonnit's shot. It's lucky I'm old enough not to be confused:-)
Bruce T Jones27-Jan-2007 02:52
Whew! Thanks Jano! By the way, I like a good fight in an image. -- Bruce
ctfchallenge27-Jan-2007 02:38
The focal point for me in the horse's eye and if my eye is drawn left or right, that's ok... This is perfect! Love the toning and comp. I must say, this is a competitor imo!!! jano
Rod 26-Jan-2007 22:49
There's a real fight here between the horses head & the rider as to which is the focal point, normally not a problem but for centre weighted it is:-)
You're quite welcome to talk to us Bruce as we would like to hear your opinion of our opinions:-)
Guest 26-Jan-2007 20:30
I like this picture, especially the sky and the way it seems to fade in.
ctfchallenge26-Jan-2007 20:22
Love the toning in this Bruce! I see that the horse's head is centered and maybe if there was no rider, it would feel centered but now it seems more weighted on a thirds line.....or is it just me? I love it anyway though - wonderful sharpness and graduated sky! CJ