Critique 2021 Octoberfest - NEF Said (Paul) - 200mm/f4 - Day 31

[Commodorefirst]

Day 20: Up On The Roof
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This would be a shot that would make Chris proud...

Yes indeed! I hinge on your next tribute.

 

[warth man]

It's an intriguing shot. I've never seen anything like that.

 

[NEF Said]

Yes indeed! I hinge on your next tribute.

Thanks! Every once in a while I can visualize something abstract like that, but most of the time I'm very literal/concrete in my shots.

It's an intriguing shot. I've never seen anything like that.

Yeah, I saw it and found it quite unusual, so decided to give a try at capturing a shot.

 

[NEF Said]

Day 21: Theo Thursday

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Today was a bit special, in that my wife had to go to an appointment, so I got Theo all to myself for a few hours. I picked this one over the two I'll put in the bucket.

 

[Tim Robinson]

Excellent capture....

 

[NEF Said]

Excellent capture....

Thanks Tim!

 

[Clix Pix]

Theo captured in shadows but not trapped by them..... That round ball thingy with things sticking out with which he's playing is intriguing looking, too....could be a subject all by itself!

 

[catalyst]

I was going to say "Not Fair!" having Theo around so often as a subject, but your photos of him always put a smile on my face!

 

[Clix Pix]

Photographers who have kids or pets around as either permanent residents of the household or frequent visitors have an advantage over those of us who don't have such subjects readily available! LOL!

 

[NEF Said]

Theo captured in shadows but not trapped by them..... That round ball thingy with things sticking out with which he's playing is intriguing looking, too....could be a subject all by itself!

Thanks. It is a cool ball. Soft, but with nubs all over, I guess so he can grab it easier.

 

[NEF Said]

I was going to say "Not Fair!" having Theo around so often as a subject, but your photos of him always put a smile on my face!

Thanks! He brings a lot of joy to us, getting to see him at least once a week. I’m humbled to just be about to share a bit of that joy in photos.

 

[NEF Said]

Photographers who have kids or pets around as either permanent residents of the household or frequent visitors have an advantage over those of us who don't have such subjects readily available! LOL!

Yes, but try taking a photo of a constantly moving two year old, with a 200mm manual focus and aperture lens. You’ll quickly reconsider the “advantage”.

 

[Commodorefirst]

Shadow “Play” is excellent!

 

[Phil K]

Great image with the shadows!

 

[Gordo]

Love the light and shadow on this one Paul.

 

[NEF Said]

Shadow “Play” is excellent!

Great image with the shadows!

Love the light and shadow on this one Paul.

Thank you so much guys!

 

[warth man]

Day 21: Theo Thursday
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Today was a bit special, in that my wife had to go to an appointment, so I got Theo all to myself for a few hours. I picked this one over the two I'll put in the bucket.

I remember when my legs used to do that easily too.

 

[jbailey930]

Another great portrait. Some folks don't like dappled lighting but this works with the treatment and the subject. I bet the 200 gives you some opportunity to capture him without posing.

 

[NEF Said]

Another great portrait. Some folks don't like dappled lighting but this works with the treatment and the subject. I bet the 200 gives you some opportunity to capture him without posing.

Thanks. Yes, it does, if he stays at the same distance long enough for me to hone in on the focus, and he doesn't get too close, when I end up backing up to keep him in frame. It's a challenge.

 

[NEF Said]

Day 22: Oranges

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Our house is just before the cul-de-sac circle, where there is this little tree. It turned from green to bright orange in just two days. I quickly took a shot of it today, before it lost all its leaves (already lost them on the top).