Old friends, beer and Bluegrass Photo

Photographer’s Note

Wow,
I didn't remember until I posted this, I was using that Quantaray lens. It wasn't quite dark and I think there was a full moon. This was at a sports bar in my hometown and on Thursdays some friends of ours played Bluegrass there. They have a stage outside and a Bar & Grill. I remember liking that warm light from the bar that lit up the people sitting there. That music was SOOO good. Hope you enjoy the shot.

Longroute, fulvio52, gunbud, Didi has marked this note useful

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batalay (20680) 2009-01-30 22:59

Hello Shelly,

A wonderful "slice of life" image from Columbia. Your composition and light management are surpassing.

Warm regards and have a good weekend.

Bulent

carper (63998) 2009-01-31 0:24

very nice moment you captured Shelly,
you handled the light very good and the atmosphere and sharpnes are great, good photo job have a nice weekend.
regard jaap

rodgerg (23013) 2009-01-31 2:05

Hello Shelly,

A scene of everyday's life very well collected with a POV well selected and a good managment of a not easy light. An image full of athmospher.
Have a good WE,
Roger

norman_isaure (1276) 2009-01-31 2:54

Hi Shelly.
Atmosphere of the evening peaceful and joyful. The rustic side of the facility is nice and think about the America of the Seventies.
It wants to sit down and have a drink with friends while listening to music ...
in a friendly way.
Georgy

Glint (2997) 2009-01-31 3:05

hello Shelly,
I like the light and colours here. The warm light looks good with the evening colour an dthe lue tones of both the night and the clothing of these people. Good one.
Bev

Dyerco (8850) 2009-01-31 7:20

Hi Shelly
A nice shot of the boys at the bar and the warm light eminating from inside. Good use of the diagonal in this composition.
Phil

andywo (2769) 2009-01-31 10:22

Hi Shelly
Interesting scene. I like the special atmosphere and nice compo.
Well done!
TFS
Andy

Longroute (8861) 2009-02-01 1:07

What a nice atmosphere!
You really had a perfect exposure here and framed the scene masterfully. Very american! It can't be anywhere else! It reminds me when I went to Boston, long time ago, and some friends brought me to a local bar. I had a Deja vue feeling, a scene I had seen on American movies... it's so different from all other countries! Well done,
Ciao,
Donato

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-02-01 10:07

Hi, Shelly.
I got four words for this one : wish I was there! Great daily-life, superb lighting, perfect mood, I'll have a beer on this one right away. TFS!!! Have a wonderful day, I'll see you soon. HUGS,
Fulvio.

gunbud (27523) 2009-02-01 18:14

Hi Shelly,
When I first spotted this thumb I thought which one is Fulvio and I see he did remark that he would feel right at home in this down home scene.
Wonderful late day light lays a lovely glow on these happy customers.
Makes me want to drink beer and tell lies.
Regards, Tom

Greg1949 (8507) 2009-02-02 4:51

Nice one Shelly, I like that it is not too smoothed for lack of a real word, the contrast from the lighted area on the bar to the darks on the patrons backs is great, as we would experience it in life. Great capture.

Greg

Didi (35680) 2009-02-03 16:36

Hi dearest Friend
That's great !
Terrific quality of lights, very good management of the exposure, you did a great work for showing this interesting scene.
well done for the sharpeness
Sincères amitiés.