ladies in red Photo

Photographer’s Note

It's been about a year and a half since I joined TrekEarth, so I thought it time to revisit my very first post, as there are a few things differently I would do differently now.

I discovered TE because I wanted to learn about the world and found myself learning about photography.

With my thanks to all who shared their ideas, comments and creativity. I hope you like my new version.

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Kaifeng (simplified Chinese: 开封; traditional Chinese: 開封) is a prefecture-level city in eastern Henan province. It is one of the Seven Ancient Capitals of China and reached its peak of importance in the 11th century during the Song dynasty, when it is believed to have been the largest city in the world.

Within the ancient walls, old Kaifeng is a wonderful place to soak up history and atmosphere. In fact, we found this rather off-beat place one of the highlights of our 2007 China trip.

This picture was taken outside one of the main temples in the old city center.

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Camera: Nikon D40
Shutter speed: 1:400sec
F-stop: f/10.0
ISO: 200
Focal length: 45 mm
Metering mode: Pattern
No flash / No tripod

RP:
+ different crop/format
+ levels
+ saturation
+ new frame

bertolucci, bukitgolfb301, alainh has marked this note useful

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kloppenborg (821) 2009-05-15 6:42

Hi Benny. I think the final version is definitely an improvement from the original - and a great picture! Its so rich in colours and light and the movement of the girl on the right makes it very dynamic. I also like the new framing.

Haven't talked to anybody mentioning Kaifeng - sounds like a great place to go (for that reason!!) :-)

Regards,

Henrik.

devimeuxbe (55865) 2009-05-15 8:03

Hello benny
nice vision of these littkle girls playing in front of this red wall. Amazing.
have a nice day
Bertrand

sayeed_rahman (2267) 2009-05-15 8:17

hahah nice title..i think i like the photo beacuse of the title...not the other way round...for a change !

Think thats just previsualization at its best..thats what doing street-stuff is all about..you anticipate and interpret well and you will get good shots..

i like the concept..well done Benny

cheers
sayeed

ninaL (19456) 2009-05-15 9:19

Hi, Benny.
Great situation but I think it could be better exployed.
The moment...one, too seconds before or later, their expressions could be change and could be more intereresting. But it is rather pleasent work :).
Best regards. Grazyna.

tomescuc (2837) 2009-05-15 10:50

Nice moment captured. Interesting characters, dynamic, and background to match.
cheers,
Cristian

kschanna (2634) 2009-05-16 3:59

Hello Benny

The final version is certainly much better than the original one in terms of the colors and the dimensions. The journey is amazing isnt it?

I guess a selective mask could have helped you control the slightly overexposed dress of the girl on the right. I struggle with my D40 when it does that.

Thanks for sharing
Kamran

bertolucci (11976) 2009-05-16 9:26

Hi Benny,
The contrast between the dresses of the litlte girls and the red wall is great. Together with the action is makes for a very fine candid! And nice to compare both takes - TE is indeed a great learning environment.
En gefeliciteerd met je 1,5 jaarse verjaardag op TE!
Fijn weekend,
Bert

bukitgolfb301 (4588) 2009-05-17 1:54

Hello my dear Benny

Great photo! The innocent and unconscious two ladies and very thick red wall. Very very attractive photo. The left leg of the right girl is very natural and motion-able.
Congratulation on your great job !

Thanks for sharing and best regards

Takero

faubry (32281) 2009-05-17 12:46

too cute and nice little girls!! i like because they dont look at you! superb colors!!
congratulations
francine

ElAprendiz (7370) 2009-05-25 6:20

Hello Benny:

An image is cute and very well realized. Framing is perfect and the tones, contrast very well.

Great definition, with balance in the composition.

Special greeting from Colombia, John

everlasting (10898) 2009-05-26 2:34

Dag benny, the red temple walls always make a good background and you have used it here to your advantage with these two small girls. Glad that you are enjoying yourself here on TE and learning!

ben4321 (9781) 2009-05-30 4:59

Charming shot Benny, with great use of colour.
It would have been even better with a bit more space at the top - I find the girl's head on the right a bit crammed against the top of the frame.
Other than that though, I think this is excellent. Nice playful interaction between the two girls.

Cheers,
Ben

alainh (35361) 2009-06-09 12:32

hello Benny
a beautifull moment you captured here ! these two little girls have noyt seen ypur kamera and the spontaneity is great.
very nice, benny
friendly
alain

Glint (3040) 2009-06-14 13:19

hello Benny,
this has so much charm. Your updated version is full of light and vibrant colour. A nicely balanced composition but best of all I love the surprise of it. Such pretty, western style dresses showing that little girls like to be little princesses the world over.
best regards,
Bev

sultana (1149) 2009-06-24 8:58

Hi Benny,
The colours of this shoot is charming. I like the locations of children in frame. If one of them could have looked us that would be great.
Regards,
Sultan

mirarer (4327) 2009-09-26 12:09

Me gusta la calidez del muro rojo y la tierna escena.
Saludos,
Mirari