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Market day


Market day
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Copyright: Adam Scotti (ascotti) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 15 W: 0 N: 49] (254)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-22
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Women and Children of Africa [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-18 7:05
Viewed: 1138
Points: 3
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
After our trek up Kilimanjaro, we figured it would be a nice idea to spend a few days recuperating in Zanzibar.

Many ran for cover when it started raining. My reaction was to go into a newspaper store, by a paper and a bag then wrap it around my camera and continue on. Sure enough, I was still able to get a few shots.

Respecting the privacy of any person, yet more specifically any Islamic woman, I chose to mainly shoot their backs, not having to ask for permission and thus avoiding possible confrontation with men around.

The part I most enjoy about this photograph is the falling raindrops and the streaks they have made with the slower shutter speed.I further really enjoy the colours on the young girl and where I have placed her within the frame.

Let me know what you think, it would be greatly appreciated - or even if you have some stories from Africa!

-Adam


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Adam-

Nice slice of life photo.

You have isolated the girl very well from her background.

One small suggestion. You have cropped the image too close to her feet. It is usually a good idea to have more room on the bottom of the shot than you have done. I understand the "quick shot" necessity of the capture. Next time try to also get all of the feet.

Thanks for the great note to go along with the photo!

~Vic~

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  • Guntin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 112 W: 69 N: 247] (1131)
  • [2008-01-18 15:01]

Wonderful dayly scene!!! I love the way you have caught the girl with a nice sharpness, and the rest of the picture in the background. Wonderful composition. And a great DOF. Congratulations!!!

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