Beyond all expression Photo

Photographer’s Note

I took this shot at Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal, this guy has been doing his show for ten years now and he is always well appreciated, although he looks very serious on this shot, his show is based on humour while doing different "magic" trick like he said..... and juggling. I like his expression and particularly the expression of some people in the crowd as they enjoy this 20-30 minutes show. Hope you enjoy.

Modifications : adjust brighness and contrast slightly and cropped.

papagolf21, jhm, nwoehnl, Georges, orme, phi729, Jeppe has marked this note useful

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edji (1368) 2004-07-12 22:52

Thanks for the note.
I like the movement effect on that photograph. But I think you should crop the top of the picture because this part is not necessary.
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yweinreich (165) 2004-07-12 23:06

I am from Canada and know these fairs.. however, I find a lack of focus on this shot - due to the cropping of his legs, the addition of the top of the tree, and the lack of crowd detail. It would not be my selection - sorry

ma-tibou (4566) 2004-07-13 3:11

Moi ce que je trouve intêrressant dans cette photo c'est les expressions figées des spectateurs, cà va de l'etonnement à la curiosité (va-t-il se faire mal où non) . Bien vue cette photo prise sur le vif Pierre;

papagolf21 (55978) 2004-07-13 4:16

Moment "ô combien" décisif, une petite erreur et hop c'est l'accident. J'aime le regard médusé des spectateurs et particulièrement celui de la jeune femme au premier plan à droite de la jambe du jongleur. Très belle prise de vue.
Une photo pleine de vie Pierre.

jhm (81719) 2004-07-13 5:57

A indeed Pierre, the expression and particularly the expression of some people are very great, great show of this man. Beautiful colours too.

nwoehnl (118) 2004-07-13 14:15

Great action shot, Pierre, the knives being juggled through the air sure look dramatic and the motion blur enhances the feel. Nice how the guy is surrounded by the people, and a fine urban background setting. I like the open-mouthed amazement displayed by some members of the audience. Very good and colorful photo.

kikvel (4772) 2004-07-13 23:35

wow a crowd he is entertaining! he must be very good, your pic is also a very good one. I like the movement of the stuff. Very well done.
Kikvel

orme (6746) 2004-07-13 23:40

A great action shot, Pierre - very well captured. The range of expressions is priceless. I especially like the little girl in red under the performer's leg. Very well framed.

Georges (11183) 2004-07-14 5:32

Tres bel effet de vitesse avec le flou et je regarde plus particulierement la jeune fille derriere avec ce regard emmerveillé.
Trés joli travail et beaucoup de couleurs bravo Pierre

phi729 (2099) 2004-07-14 20:05

Excellente "tranche de vie" prise sur le vif! J'adore la richesse des regards des spectateurs (notamment la femme habillée en noir et le mome juste à sa droite).

Le rendu des mouvements du jongleur est très dynamique est renforce la vivacité de cette photo. D'ailleurs l'indication de la vitesse d'exposition est ici riche d'enseignement (je la retiendrai pour de futurs photos dans des conditions similaires).

Un superbe travail et merci pour les notes qui répondent à la curiosité naturelle que suscite cette photo.

Bravo Pierre.

RandomCameraGuy (3063) 2004-07-15 18:47

You need to include his legs man. As it is there is a bunch of wasted space in the top third of the frame. Sorry man.

Jeppe (18623) 2004-07-23 2:41

Great to watch the faces of the spectators - specially the woman in black - very fine action shot indeed - Thanks Pierre.

Valeisha (197) 2004-07-24 6:20

Hello Pierre, great expressions, that's right. Maybe if you'd cropped the picture to one person behind and three persons in front of the artist, you could have more impact? A good moment captured!