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"Joy"


Photo Information
Copyright: Vic Moss (mossphoto) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 120 W: 89 N: 151] (576)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-01
Categories: Daily Life, Decisive Moment
Camera: Nikon D200 with MB-D200, Nikkor AF-D 80-200 1:2.8
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-05-13 12:14
Viewed: 301
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another close portrait of the beautiful people of India.

This one is actually a portrait of a good friend of mine. But, it's not the girl. Read on...

When we visit the villages around our school, we do two things to attract people to us. First, the teachers invite our students who live in the village to join them in singing songs they have learned in school. Second, we blow bubbles. We take bubble potion with us on every trip and blow them on each visit to the villages.

Everyone one, kids and adults alike, are immediately attracted to the bubbles, and chase them all over the place. Even if its a village we've visited before, we do this.

This girl was enamored with the process and the bubbles that were flying everywhere. She however, did not get up and chase them. She sat there and enjoyed everyone else's chaotic chasing. This is what first attracted her to me.

As I was checking my day's shots that night in the hotel room. I noticed that it was indeed and portrait of my friend. You see, to check the focus of portraits, I look at the eyes at 100% in Capture One. It was then that I noticed the reflection of my friend who was blowing bubbles. If you look in her eye, there stands Dave.

I have cropped the shot tighter. It is part of a series of 12 Dalits faces that are a limited edition set. Maybe I'll post more later. Uncropped shot is in w/s.

I look forward to your comments.

~Vic~
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  • picus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 87 W: 10 N: 171] (776)
  • [2008-05-13 12:34]
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Hi Vic,

although I saw the reflection you’re talking about before reading the note, it was not the most important reason why I like your picture.
A photography including peoples with attitudes is strong, because of the compelling thing that happens in our mind; I’m not sure if my English is good enough to say what I mean: When I see a face like the one in this picture, my brain starts working, dreaming, travelling… The best thing that could happen to photography, somehow. Of course, technically speaking, there was a pro behind the lense to capture the moment of joy.

Best regards,
Pascal

Hi, Vic,
You should add this one to George's theme How Close Can You Get?. You got very close. Not just outside, but in. A sharp shot for sure. Best, -Hugh

Wow great capture! Love the emotion on her face, the composition, the sharpness and your comment!

vic nice shot - a little too close for me, but it's personal taste. well done

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  • Waylim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 283 W: 61 N: 452] (1753)
  • [2008-05-20 20:06]

Vic,
Beautiful profile of the girl with bright eyes and smile. Nice close up portrait, per half too close it felt a bit like invading of privacy boundary, it felt a bit uncomfortable. "Too close for comfort" may be a bit harsh to say, but it did feel that way. Otherwise, technically a great image. The sharpness and clarity is right on The spakle in her eyes are wonderful. Thanks
Way

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