Musician, a barn and a wall

[FlyTVR]

 

[Rustico]

Very nicely lit! But, however well the subject is lit, my eye is drawn to the barn. I don't want to see the barn! I want to see the musician! Anyways, just my 2 cents.

 

[FlyTVR]

Thanks for the input Rucel. For me however, I wanted to capture the surroundings as well as the subject, and the barn was key to the composition.

Dav

 

[michael23]

That's a lovely picture. I like the composition and the inclusion of the barn.

 

[FlyTVR]

That's a lovely picture. I like the composition and the inclusion of the barn.

Thanks very much Michael.

Dav

 

[dan_yorkshire]

Nice composition Dav but there is something too harsh about the lighting, I dont think its the light on the lad but the large flat surface of the guitar.

I think it would be improved with a levels tweak just on the guitar itself to tone it down a touch, also reducing the saturation slightly.

Love the background and the level of ambient light.

DAN

 

[cduffy]

Very nicely composed and lit.

I always like your work Dav and your son is such an excellent model

 

[tinite]

I agree with dan_yorkshire. For me, the guitar stands out too much. Otherwise, I think it's a very nicely lit and composed shot. Well done!

 

[Catdaddy]

I'd be more than proud to have taken a shot like that...

 

[FlyTVR]

Dan - I think you may well be right. Thanks for the input

Thank you very much Carl - that's a big compliment.

Cheers Tinite

That's very kind of you to say so Chris.

Cheers.

Dav

 

[Hefferzzzz]

The only part that I dont really like is the shadow on the guitar from the lads arm. What did you use for the lighting?

 

[Marcus Geezer]

Dav,

My only offer for improvement is a tighter crop taking off a bit form the right and top. Again, this is just in line with my own style, this being a great image and well lit (again).

I don't agree with the comments about the guitar and the barn dominating the shot, where maybe the crop would place a slightly better emphasis on your lad?

P.S. I'm not stalking your threads, I just really like good well executed strobist work. Need to do some myself!

 

[Rough Edges]

Fantastic image, love the setting and composition. Nice and moody looking background, which is great for the blues!

 

[sherbet lemon]

From an artistic view point the modern shoe laces and their bright colour gives the young boy/ old shed/ traditional stone dyke a nice balance.

It's an interesting picture which I really like.

 

[jimmyleaman]

Really like this, think the lighting works well.

 

[david357]

Nicely balanced image, Dav, and well lit, I like this....a lot!

 

[FlyTVR]

Thanks Neil.

Once again Marcus you've succeeded in making me laugh. Thanks!

Thanks very much Simon.

Cheers John.

Cheers Jimmy/

David - where've you been fella? Thanks for the input

Cheers all.

Dav

 

[Dave.L]

Well thought out shot Dav, for me the lighting is maybe a little too "hard", especially on the face, just a bit softer, more subdued light may have improved, or then again maybe not ....... :shrug:
Still way beyond my present skills.


Dave ....

 

[FlyTVR]

Cheers DaveL