Phil at Midway Basin by sunlightpix

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08-OCT-2008

Phil at Midway Basin

Phil is an outstanding photographer and has taught me many lessons, including composing with less sky, and looking at things in new ways. I observed him enraptured with a composition and took his portrait, then flipped it upside down. Phil seems so happy taking pictures,
he reminds me of Fred Astaire in the movie "Royal Wedding" when he's so happy he dances upside down on the ceiling.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
1/320s f/5.6 at 44.6mm iso100 full exif

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sunlightpix		23-Apr-2009 21:20
I was drawn to the primary colors when I composed this portrait. You are the red and yellow, combined with the blue into a trio of bold color. I was very careful to not include any sky, since I was getting a deeper blue from the reflection. And the steam makes a great background. Then I wanted to take it to another level to try to capture the "head over heels" joy that photography imparts.

Phil Douglis		23-Apr-2009 20:56
This is a remarkable image -- the flip does wonders for it, and so do the primary colors of my parka and hat. I can vouch for the happy feeling I get making pictures -- but am considered a hazard on the dance floor. Thank you for your kind words, Rosemarie. I would like to use this shot in my "As Others See Me" gallery. Thanks.

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