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I really like this photo, i am not normally one to like any flare , but in this case i think it works .
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Very nice composition, and the falre down't bother me a bit - adds to the interest of the photo. Welcome to ST.
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Thanks for the feedback gents...the series is really quite interesting. I started out using the sun in the archway to get some lighting on my partner and after a while these 2 guys just started hanging around. When I got home and started looking at the photos from the trip I ended up cropping out my partner and just going with these 2 Italian gents - who ultimately proved more interesting. I hope Karen doesn't read this.....
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Nice shot indeed. Compositon works very well. Still im curious, what would it have looked liked with Karen in it...
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Karen is very self conscious and does not like her photo being taken so while the setting and light were fantastic I have a lot of shots of her frowning at the camera. Of course I have started to learn that this si a good foil to get candid shots of other people - thanks to p'shop for cropping...
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I like your picture a lot... but I also think the flare, in this case, take too much attention from the subject...
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Hi Irma
thanks for your welcome and your comments.
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G'day Gooly, I really like this shot, the pool of light on the ground around your subject is great. I do find the flare a bit strong.........still enjoyed the shot.
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Really nice work - the flare and the over exposed roof tops are a little distracting. However - all things considered they still contribute to what is going on.
As someone else said - the pool of light works really well.
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Thanks for the feedback Russt & Shooter. Is it worthwhile trying to subdue the flare and reduce the overexposure on the rooftops? I am a bit naive and my eye gets drawn to what I like in the shot. Your points are valid and makes me think a bit more about how to improve these poorer elements.
I guess this is what the forum is about - learning.
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Gooly