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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: RobMacKillop on November 22, 2017, 06:52:06 pm

Title: Portrait: The Lute Player
Post by: RobMacKillop on November 22, 2017, 06:52:06 pm

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4546/24717338948_134774aee9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DEbPJm)

 
I help run the Scottish Lute Society, and occasionally take photos of the members. This particular week I was late, so grabbed the first camera I could see, which happened to be an old Canon Powershot G10, which I hadn't used for ten years or so. When I realised what I'd brought, I doubted it had any battery life, but it did. I tried a few deliberate wobbles while shooting, as I've occasionally had a little success in doing so. I like the way this one turned out. I'd be interested in your thoughts. The player's name is Chris, and here he is wrapped in music.  (https://flic.kr/p/DEbPJm)

Title: Re: Portrait: The Lute Player
Post by: Telecaster on November 22, 2017, 11:19:08 pm

I think it’s terrific. Playing a stringed instrument is all about motion.

-Dave-

Title: Re: Portrait: The Lute Player
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on November 22, 2017, 11:31:51 pm

Very effective and expressive.

Title: Re: Portrait: The Lute Player
Post by: John R on November 23, 2017, 12:49:44 am

Excellent! Motion and e-motion, can't beat it.

JR

Title: Re: Portrait: The Lute Player
Post by: 32BT on November 23, 2017, 01:40:31 am

+1 to all of the above. It could use a little more space on the left, but the expressiveness can withstand that imperfection. The bottom could be a whole lot darker (or even cropped) so the shape doesn't remind one of a beerbelly.

Title: Re: Portrait: The Lute Player
Post by: RobMacKillop on November 23, 2017, 02:55:40 am

Cheers, folks. Love the beer belly comment! I never registered it. We don't want too much wobble there!

Title: Re: Portrait: The Lute Player
Post by: farbschlurf on November 23, 2017, 03:00:55 pm

Very good picture. Got something cubistic or rather futuristic - or just reminds me.

Title: Re: Portrait: The Lute Player
Post by: RobMacKillop on November 23, 2017, 03:05:25 pm

Thanks, farbschlurf. A bit of Bacon, even.