There's a Bear Behind You! Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is a close up shot from inside my first photo and the workshop photo will show the reaction of the children looking at the bear behind the man who is telling his story.
In this photo I have to say I have never ever seen such detail. And I came a week after the competition was over too. Look at the eyes and expressions.
I have a friend named Julius ( Corny on Trek ) who took the same shot but he wanted the bear out of focus. At any rate the workshop will show you the little childrens expression to this bear appearing behind the story teller. Enjoy

danyy, maphoto, supereira, Lisas_world, Fixfocus has marked this note useful

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feather (49858) 2005-09-17 11:17

Here's me thinking I now understand aperture and you took this with f0.7!! I saw your first shot which shows they are quite far apart, so how does that work? Good sharpness. WS good too.
Kath

jinbo (317) 2005-09-17 11:43

ha ha ha~ you cheated very well. I almost fooled... sharp subject and nice creamy background made it a good photo!

danyy (68602) 2005-09-17 12:54

Bonjour Paul,
merci de partager avec nous, cette merveilleuse photo dont les qualités rejoignent celles du sujet photographié.
En quelques sortes, une oeuvre dans une oeuvre.
J'aime beaucoup cette profondeur de champs (DOF) qui ne rend net, que le sujet, et quand je dis net, c'est vraiment net.
Très jolies couleurs naturels et bonne gestion des lumières par des règlages d'exposition qui semblent parfaits.
Cette très grande ouverture a permis ce très bel effet.
Best regard and have a good week-end. Friendly.
Daniel.

Stepan (27175) 2005-09-17 14:04

A really good pov and focus. The sharpness is simply perfect.
Great shot.
Stéphane

KevRyan (22352) 2005-09-17 14:45

Great to see the details Paul - the kids are amazing and the DOF and deep shadow modelling on this one work really well.

I still don't get how they do it and how it maintains it's shape for so long. The bear's eyes are really alive.

maphoto (8076) 2005-09-17 14:46

Very nice picture and portrait Paul, the details are gorgeous, colors and depth fantastic, very well done.

Cormac (26449) 2005-09-17 23:41

Great image Paul! I had to read the messages to 'get' how you produced this - very interesting stuff. The finished picture is quite good (and funny!) Well done mate!

supereira (9576) 2005-09-18 6:31

I like the composition and DOF.Good details.I like the contrasts,light,textures,sharpness and colors.Good job!

Lisas_world (1180) 2005-09-18 9:30

Now, I thought this was supposed to be all sand. What are his eyes made of then?

I wish I hadn't found out it was faked. Sometimes things are better left unclear.. but I suppose it is best to know.

L

Schultzy (5428) 2005-09-19 12:51

Hello Paul,
Nice subject and perfect DoF. Very sharp shot, nice POV. Well done !

Fixfocus (9377) 2005-09-19 13:30

Hi Paul,
Excellent use of the telezoom here,sharpness and dof are perfect.Well captured with tight framing and wonderful details.
Have a nice evening,
hermann