The Witch's Sister

[mark greenhill]

Springtime anywhere is always a nice time to take a camera walking and for shooting ... dare I say, candid 'people pictures'
without getting involved semantics! ... that's candid with a small 'c', meaning natural and unsophisticated such as the young lady is.

1st September is the beginning of spring Downunder.​

 

[sbowler579]

Lovely shot, nice and sharp, crop to portrait orientation maybe?

 

[mark greenhill]

Lovely shot, nice and sharp, crop to portrait orientation maybe?

Thanks.

Ok, but have we gained more than we've lost do you think?​

 

[Just Dave]

I prefer the original Mark

 

[HopefulM]

I like the original too - that little shed gives interesting atmosphere and depth to the pic, especially in view of the title!

 

[Ceejay]

Must agree, original far better, now it looks like to much of a snapshot.
C

 

[edumad]

I prefer the original as well, I like the background. Strange bokeh rendering, lens?

 

[RobC]

I really like that #1 for me too

 

[mark greenhill]

I prefer the original Mark

I like the original too - that little shed gives interesting atmosphere and depth to the pic, especially in view of the title!

Must agree, original far better, now it looks like to much of a snapshot.
C

I prefer the original as well, I like the background. Strange bokeh rendering, lens?

I really like that #1 for me too

Thanks guys. Personally, I think that an appropriate backdrop can provide an insight into a subject's personality and lifestyle.
I am a great fan of National Geographic photographers who often characterise their subjects by depicting them in an ethnic context.

 

[V8burble]

Quite agree, give me an outdoor portrait any day over the white background studio shot. Sorry white BG people

 

[mark greenhill]

Thanks V8, I might add that 'locational portraiture' if you will, combines landscape with portrait photography.
Studio portraiture is a genre all of its own requiring a considerable investment of money, time and skill.

 

[georgebou]

I prefer the original aswell Mark but both are nice

 

[mark greenhill]

I prefer the original aswell Mark but both are nice

Thanks for the feedback George. - (Love London by the way - had unforgettable visit 12 years ago.)