strawberry man Photo

Photographer’s Note

Another pic from the conference I attended at Sun City, a casino resort in the North-West province of South Africa.

This was taken at a function we had one evening. The theme of the function was "Cool", so everything had a "Winter" look to it. There were these huge blocks of ice with strawberries frozen into them, and the idea was that Strawberry Punch was served to the guests by first pouring it through the block of ice and then catching what came out underneath.

It was quite difficult to get this shot, because I didn't have a tripod with me and had to put my camera on a table and use the self-timer to take the shot. I didn't want the waiter to see me, and what also made it difficult was that people kept walking into the shot and I also picked up a lot of vibration from the very loud music.

This pic was taken very late in the evening, and the waiters seemed to be very bored by then... :-)

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avigur_11 (21273) 2003-10-27 1:21

Very interesting story, Henry, and an interesting pic. I like that wonderful ice cubd, and the waiter behind, but that blue curtain spoil it.
I think you can improve bt mass-cropping the right side.
Well seen.

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clodreno (0) 2003-10-27 1:46

Very beautiful picture. I love everything about it. Your explanations are welcome. The colors are stupendous.

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papagolf21 (56233) 2003-10-27 1:54

Cette photo intrigue, pique notre curiosité et grâce à la note tout s'explique. Tout cela représente une très belle composition : couleurs, netteté du sujet principal.
Du bon travail !
This photo intrigues, pricks our curiosity and thanks to the note everything explains. All this represent a very beautiful composition: colours, neatness of the main subject.
Of the good work, Henry !

gepall (1808) 2003-10-27 2:07

Great composition and idea.
This is highly creative and the shot is very well managed

martin (1242) 2003-10-27 2:36

A most unusual and effective picture, Henry. I agree with avigur_11 about cropping on the right -- I tried a square format and felt that it worked very well.

dsidwell (9745) 2003-10-27 5:23

This looks like something mysterious and even alien! The negative space at right is so required here, and puts everything into balance. It also hints that weird things like this continue onward beyond the frame. I'm also very glad the waiter is just behind the ice sculpture. Somehow that is what is required! You had a good eye in seeing this, and capturing it engaging and unusual nature.

joseelias (367) 2003-10-27 11:51

Very cold photo! Since the ice block, the blue tones and the waiter's expression! All fit perfectly!

Colors are awsome and I think all that space at the right with the strong color balance the picture maynly because the waiters look. Somethings happening out there... The red of the strawberries just add the exotic scene. Good note.

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cdewet (0) 2003-10-28 9:34

Byna drie dae sonder kans pm na 'n foto te kyk Geen toegang to T, en alweer vandag. This is a coll picture in more than one sence, the blue, the red and the man just visible enough, also the cmposition is strong

steeve (1493) 2003-12-25 7:20

Nice pic Henry. The blue gives a special atmosphere to the scene. I like the fact that the waiter is a bit blured and part of the background. Well seen. Merry xmas and a happy new year.