taking aim... Photo

Photographer’s Note

mini TE meeting on the US East Coast
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so... here is my sweet revenge for this paparazzi post... our very own trek-earthy american hallmark collector Greg1949 taking aim at this very rhode island light. just look at that hat... at that jacket... at that happy fotographer's smile ;))... um... i know, it's generally not a good practice to let the horizon run through people's heads but here my thinking was that it enhanced the feeling of 'taking aim'.

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technical note: in post-processing, i enhanced the contrasts a bit and 'warmed up' the foreground with a photoshop warming filter: the light was too harsh for my liking even with the polarizing filter nailed to my lense as pboehringer prescribes.

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i won't go much into describing the place itself: for greg has done a great job in his note to the lighthouse foto (linked above). but look at the weather. this is what we get when the weatherman promises rain all weekend long... :)

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oh... i wholeheartedly agree with greg that "if any of you have the opportunity to spend a day shooting with others from here on TE you shoould do it, it was a blast and meeting people that share an interest is always great." thank you too for a great day, Greg :)) peter (pboehringer), watch out! fall is coming ;)

avene, gunbud, Floydian, parbo, Greg1949, trekks, plimrn, bakes888, belido, jhm, dareco, Wandering_Dan, Charo, danos, Merline, mphotographies, Benedict, JorgeCK, fulvio52 has marked this note useful

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avene (10812) 2008-05-22 10:43

hehee, this is getting fun :) you're right, this is one happy photographer, he looks completely in control of the light, life and everything else. and the horizon does not bother me, I actually quite like how it's level with the line of sight, goes well with the "taking aim" idea. sunny shot from a sunny day :)
and I cannot refrain from pointing to the beautiful POLARISED sky :)

hugs,
K.

gunbud (27489) 2008-05-22 11:25

Hi Kristaps,
Your revenge is seen in crystal clear colors. Greg looks very happy with a smiling face against the vivid blue sea. Lovely wispy clouds and a salty beach complete this warm tribute to your Treker friend.
Regards, Tom

ifanik (20462) 2008-05-22 13:51

Hi Kristaps
Very nice portrait my friend
Beautiful photo
Best regards
Nick

parbo (10936) 2008-05-22 16:19

Hi Kristaps,

I'm learning all details of your TE meeting step by step and its enviable for me. Excellent portrait of El Señor Greg portrait while his enjoying day. His red hat, blue sea are really eye catching of course with Greg's natural smile pose. Perfectly clear and sharp in natural colors. Congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

Greg1949 (8499) 2008-05-22 18:49

Kristaps, you got me in all my paunch and colors. The shot is clear and crisp and is a good reminder of just how perfect it all was. You captured it very well my friend.

Greg

bakes888 (18055) 2008-05-23 2:59

Hi Kristaps. Must have been wonderful conditions, Greg looks happy. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

trekks (14260) 2008-05-23 3:16

Hi Kristaps

So, you upgraded to D300! I read the post by Greg and it was a shot that killed 2 birds with 1 stone...so to speak, AND I hereby declare him as the winner.

Anyway, you are mean too by letting the horzion through his head here, although he is happy smiling at the cause of it.

Nice to have same Nikon users too in the TE group meeting. Or C*n*n (not to let them that group). Only 1 thing puzzling me, not his cap or vest, but the SIZE of that 'incredible hulk' arm.

tfs, bill
later

belido (15963) 2008-05-23 5:43

Hi Kristaps,

very nice making-of shot. It looks a beautiful place. I like the colors and the contrast chose by you for this moment. It seems you all spent a nice shooting day. Good job!
Regards,
Carlos

Floydian (30970) 2008-05-23 6:12

Hey Kristaps ;-)
How nice to see Greg in a nice profile shot. Big guy, big smile, seems he had fun when you took this one.
Of course the wrong camera around his neck (where is the lens hood?), but who is to blame, the Canon red from his hat stand proud on top ;-)))
Regards, Henk

nirvana73 (8452) 2008-05-23 7:50

Hi Kristaps,
i used to want to be there in TE meeting
nice please
good friends
tfs
regards
Ozhan

baba_flies (7913) 2008-05-23 8:07

You are funny, Kristaps, and there is nothing that can be done against your camera as it seems, and it does look like you had a nice time, at least he still smiles, or does he only pretend :) Your beach brings me into vacation mood and it is not long that we cross the big wide open ocean (on Thursday) entering high and dry land (Colorado + Utah) maybe bringing home some nice vacation shots, who knows, we will see, I will post, maybe, maybe not, yes I will. All my best, take care, Barbara.

dareco (17024) 2008-05-23 8:51

What a great picture!! And a good guy! :) Greg has been most helpful to me,always has good advice and has given me much support since I joined TE. He looks so happy here and I'm sure you had a great time together. Well done!! Have a good day!

Wandering_Dan (3169) 2008-05-23 9:09

Hi, Kristaps -

Remind me to keep a careful eye on you should we ever be on a shoot together. (Or at least dress for the occasion!)

Nicely off-balance shot here. I would have made the frame less stretched, except I see the rock on the right edge that would have been lost with any cropping.

Actually, I hadn't noticed the horizon head-piercing until I read it in your note, which means it's fine. (Or I'm not paying enough attention....)

Best,
Dan

jhm (81589) 2008-05-24 0:32

Hello Kristaps,

We see a very nice photographer with smile looking to the next subject for take it most beautiful image!
Are hands depth in his trouser pocket, very well picture from us friend in America.
Sharpness and presentation are very well.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Charo (31651) 2008-05-24 1:41

Hola Kristaps,
Un placer poder ver a Greg un poco más de cerca y con esa amplia sonrisa de complacencia.
Excelente retrato con un fondo magnífico y buena luz y colores.
Cordialmente
Charo

danos (31538) 2008-05-25 3:28

Hello Kristaps,
nice the portrait of Greg against the vivid blue sea.His smiling face with his camera hanging from his neck,make him ready to shot photos.Excellent the colors and the light as the sharpness too.Informative your note.

Regards,Danos

crckt (6961) 2008-05-25 6:15

Hi Kristaps,
A sweet "revenge" :) very well done. You should have thanked him for his red cap, that color gives this shot the much needed contrast in my opinion.
Have a nice weekend,
Shaeri

lousat (14864) 2008-05-25 15:01

Hi Kris,i wish to be there too,i hope ine day..ehehhe...thanks for share this great scoop,have a nice week,Luciano

pboehringer (770) 2008-05-26 12:49

F i n a l l y, someone with a decent camera - a Nikon D200 a n d with a polarizer nailed to the lens. This guy is at least a pro, he knows what he needs to take decent pictures and he is laughing about all the others that use a Canon or don't use a polarizer.
Kristine was very polite in pointing out that the sky is actually making the whole difference of this picture. Additionally I dare to say that our nailed on filter also gave the beautiful color of the sea.
You watch out boy! Fall is my time ... !!!
Peter

Waylim (10657) 2008-05-28 11:42

Kristaps,
It kind of good to know what some of our TE member look like in reality instead of tiny little image on the intro. Great shot of Greg, he should be proud. He is a great photographer and critiquer.
Thanks for this image and you nice comments.
Way

Merline (6574) 2008-05-29 7:13

Hehe, that is a nice Canon red:-))). A very nice, bright, colorful image dear Kristaps, oh it just makes me want to take a plane right now and go to this place and enjoy...it's lovely to see some TE people...even when from behind:-). I had ordered a polarizer and they sent me the wrong one...

I am still tight with time, until later soon
Michèle

mphotographies (1976) 2008-05-29 19:15

Hey Kristaps,

Not only that you share the interest of photography amongst the viewers but you engage with TE members as well amazing bonding of intererst shall I say. One secret in capturing this 'happy fotographer's smile' is the 'genuine' feeling of the intent, having fun taking photos, sharing the same interest and feeling good having the opportunity to meet people.

A different kind of post, no pressure, just simply having fun!

All the best!

Jom

Benedict (7060) 2008-05-30 6:03

hi kris,
the rules of third is well endorsed here! i have lost 3 chances to join TE meetings here (work is the culprit).
well balanced lighting and colors. the red baseball cap of the dude stole the limelight!!
Benedict

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-06-15 6:40

Great shot, Kristaps!
I couldn't care less about the horizon line, I actually like it exactly where it is, on eye-level.
Nice view, wonderful colors and definition, and our buddy Greg boasting his Nikon D300 for Henk's joy, he he! Awesome, I really like it, thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Fulvio.

Photo Information

Copyright: Kristaps KL (zmey) (7242)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-17
Categories: Humorous, Event, Decisive Moment
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM, HOYA 77mm circular polariser
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/50 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-22 10:15
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